Heralded as brilliant and difficult in equal measure, Spike Milligan was one of the most prolific and mould-breaking writers of the 20th century. Fantastically funny and incredibly talented, on his death in 2002 Spike left behind him one of the most diverse legacies in entertainment history.

In Memories of Milligan, Spike’s manager, agent and friend, Norma Farnes, sets out to interview those who knew him best, amassing an array of personal memories from fellow performers and comedians, long-time friends and former girlfriends.

Including interviews with Australian comedian Barry Humphries, scriptwriters Galton and Simpson, director Jonathan Miller, stalwart presenters Michael Palin and Terry Wogan, to comic geniuses such as Eric Sykes and producer George Martin, this original book captures a complete picture of a man synonymous with a unique and bygone era.

Creative, inspirational, at times doggedly loyal, yet famously tempestuous and fickle, as the book shows, Spike was many things to many people. Compiled of intimate stories, small exchanges and habits that go into making up a relationship, be it personal or professional, Memories of Milligan captures another side to the performer’s well known public persona.

Norma Farnes was born in Yorkshire in 1934 and was Spike Milligan’s agent, manager and friend for 36 years.

*Based on media release issued by Harper Collins.

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Memories of Milligan, by Norma Farnes | ort, by Bernard Cornwell | hardback $55 | Published November 2010 by HarperCollins.