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A tribute to the actor, comedian, writer, musician, poet, and playwright Spike Milligan, KBE.

Hosted by John Hegley.

Made to mark the centenary of his birth in 2018, 'I Told You I Was Ill' is a special homage to the chief creator and main writer of The Goon Show.

Three writers respond to Milligan鈥檚 style, work, and legacy.

* Going, Going, Goon by Toby Hadoke - Spike is called to a Heaven he doesn't believe in, in a synthesis of fact, fantasy and supposition.

* Clowns, 1 Trumpet by Lee Mattinson - combines clownery and childhood in a bizarre birthday party.

* Deadline by Jessica Hynes. Hynes stars as a writer on the edge of a nervous breakdown as she attempts to reach her deadline.

Performed at the University of Hull鈥檚 Middleton Hall in 2018 as part of 'Contains Strong Language', a season of poetry and performance from Hull.

With:

Jessica Hynes
Mark Heap
Pippa Haywood
Stephen Wight
Jonathan Keeble
Toby Hadoke
Connor Elliott
Fiona Clarke

Trumpeter: Simon Desbruslais

Producer: Pauline Harris

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 3 in October 2018.

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