Spike Milligan - 'From Woy Woy to Wagga Wagga'

This one-hour BBC documentary from 1987 is a highly entertaining journey with that unpredictable and crazy funny-man, Spike Milligan, who takes us to some special places in his adopted and beloved big country, ‘My Australia’.

Spike welcomes us to his home-town of Woy Woy on the NSW Central Coast, and introduces us to his lovely old Mum and other friends in the area. One notable lady is the late ‘Aunty’ Beverley Spiers, who knew Spike for many years and - was once engaged to him!

In this film, our renowned Anglo-Irish comedian shows that he is just an ordinary person, and we also see what makes him laugh. Spike’s friendly and engaging personality coupled with his casual way of talking to his audiences, makes us feel like we are right there with him. He is as familiar as an eccentric uncle or neighbour, but you always enjoy listening to him - no matter what he says!

We also go with Spike to some other interesting towns with funny names, including our national capital, where we see a serious side of our host. Along the way we meet some great Australian characters - even a politician and an actor - but one other bloke is a bit of a handful, and can you believe - even drives our mate Spike a little bit up the wall!

For most of my life I had one important thing in common with the great Spike Milligan – our Mums both lived in good old Woy Woy! When I lived overseas and people asked me where I came from, if they had heard of Woy Woy it was usually because of Spike - and his mother Florence, who was a well-loved local and passed away just three years after this film, at the age of 97.

Sadly Spike left us in 2002, a few months shy of his 84th birthday. His comedic legacy and unique style will stay alive through the huge number of videos available on the internet. One film that was sorely missing is this one - about a memorable trip Spike made back ‘home’ to Australia - which I am very happy to share.

Please enjoy it, and the madcap humour which this amazing man - who became known as the Godfather of Alternative Comedy - gave the world, to make us all laugh. This link from fellow comedians and admirers says it all:

https://www.virgoproductions.com.au/s...

I hold no copyright to this film, and after watching if you would like to find out more information on Spike Milligan and his history with Woy Woy, please click on these links:

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http://www.virgoproductions.com.au/sp...