I've seen many of Spike's interviews before but I think this is the closest that we have ever gotten to the real Spike Milligan. No funny voices, larking about, playing to the cameras, just Spike as Terrance (Spike) Milligan, human being.
A wonderful interview. Milligan is so open and honest. And for once, serious ... ! It isn't a performance. And Dimbo - he was so much softer then. Now he's an old cross-patch on Question Time. He really coaxed something marvellous out of Spike.
I must agree with several other commentators here in that Dimbelby was the wrong interviewer. Someone with an ounce of empathy, and a sense of humour, could have relaxed Spike and produced a better interview, but hat off to Spike for being so tolerant with this amateur. Would his interviewing career even have started had it not been for the influence of his famous father?
Been an ardent Goon fan for decaded. Wonderful sharing by Spike in this interview. Got tired of interviewer pushing the "look how difficult you are to work with" line. Not surprised Peter Sellers didn't understand Spike - Peter was a thoroughly mixed-up guy. The woman who deceived the understudy by senting a telegram as if it were from Spike had no right to be upset when Spike shone a light on her deception. I was very impressed by what appeared to me to be Spike straining to answer every question, even the many intrusive ones, with openness and sincerity.
That interviewer should be relegated to a leftest panel where everyone wants to talk at the same time and ignore anyone that makes sense with their answers because they're not as biased as the BBC. ...Sorry Mr. Milligan. Thank you for brightening my life.
For all those criticising Dimbleby: no, his questions aren't scripted; he reacts to what Spike says, and as you can see sometimes that's difficult. I'm guessing those commentors are not from the UK and don't pick up in the nuances. As for Spike himself - lovely man, means well, comic and writing genius but clearly a high-functioning sociopath. I'm a huge fan of his work, but (maybe due to his childhood, or the army experiences) he doesn't see himself as part of our current society. In my opinion, a good decision. I'm with him in terms of not wanting to be part of this awful western materialistic culture, the truth lies not in Twitter, Instagram and Facebook but in the spring bloom, the birds nesting, the rain falling, the sun setting
4:10 Spike: And I liked it because they had a sung mass in Latin. And there was also an Indian priest who said the mass in Tamil. And I used to get the giggles because it sounded just like this: iggidybuggery, iggidybuggery
Very interesting that Seller’s said Spike was a woman hater when it was Sellers who was not only a domestic abuser but definitely a woman hater. Talk about projecting your own faults onto somebody else.
I'm not so sure you can say someone's a woman-hater if he simply hates people. One might say with more fairness that he was just even-handed. Is someone a racist for hating, say, the Japanese, when he hates every race including his own? Isn't he only making sure not to unjustly favour them over the Andean peoples or the Swedes? Misanthropy is rather wicked if you ask me, but it's not at any rate the same thing as racism or sexism.
Whenever I watch Spike being interviewed I always wonder how much of a influence Spike had on Robin Williams, not only do I think Williams shared the same manouuresms as Spike I also think he looks like Spike.
I think there's something to what you noticed, but nothing to what you wondered, for before the internet age the odds of Williams getting to know Milligan's work and personality seem faint (but possible, if he were a shortwave radio listener). Asked about his comedic influences, besides several Americans such as Lenny Bruce he named Peter Sellers, Dudley Moore and Peter Cook.
Rubbish. Madness is found no more often in geniuses than in the average or among dullards. I'm suspicious of people who say what you say. I daresay you sound rather satisfied and comforted by the idea. A little vindicated, even.
what a geezer, a real geezer - of coursse because he had suffered. no escape from that one - everyone suffers. Could makeus stronger or destroy us -Hello something more starlighty
Sad I am 36 with the mental illness as he had. Like him on Lithium. There doesn't seem to be much improvement for the illness since Spike's lifetime. My partner says I can be a nightmare to live with. But also super. I throw myself into things- at times. But I don't like people- clinical only. Wish I had his way with humour. I struggle and my only desire is a shiort life.
Will we ever see his like again, or, that of his contemporaries: Sykes, Sellers, Secombe and Arthur Haynes, Dick Emery, Morcambe and Wise. I suppose present society is incapable of producing anything but telly trash, Twitter twatter, etc., where poor beahaviour masquerades as wit...no stage or Music Hall training, years on the road and of course WWII created the foundation of personality, milieu and experience that shaped these guys' characters..
Just after the war I remember going to the local park at the right time. For there was a free variety show. Very good too. I wonder if the current group of comedians and other entertainers have the same long experience as the ones I saw.
David Dumbbellby, still as wooden and totally lacking in any actual interview skills as ever - reading the scripted questions as flatly as possible has always been his limit. Even his rare observations are obvious to all, three weeks before they dawn on him
Nothing against Charterhouse, Christchurch and Bullingdon, but maybe it were Charterhouse, Christchurch and Bullingdon what done it to him. I thought he had a lot of nerve to talk to Milligan like that. He's got to have much more wrong with him than his guest to behave that way, or even to accept employment which required it of him. Bit of a [mildly bad word; 7 letters starting w/ a J].
I think he was confusing Pommies with Tommies! You think DD was as ass then, look how he developed the art in later years - especially when he chaired Question Time.
@@geraldfagan9018 that's amazing! I never met him but I drove thru Catford in a Ford transit and there are 2 cats in my house!and I have cousins who can spell privalidge.
Dimbleby makes a subtle nuanced job of this, keeps Spike on track without making him defensive. So incisive and gently illuminating. Shows the roots of an absolute genius.
Great to find this superb interview , must be 50 years ago . Spike Milligan , forever my greatest hero of comedy .
A true legend, one of the funniest ever,if you can laugh and giggle at Spike you are on the right road.
one of the great human beings sadly missed
Indeed - funniest person I've ever seen .... or heard.
Spike Milligan talks so much sense. I agree 100% about children, and animals, and Western Society.The guy was ahead of his times.
I've seen many of Spike's interviews before but I think this is the closest that we have ever gotten to the real Spike Milligan. No funny voices, larking about, playing to the cameras, just Spike as Terrance (Spike) Milligan, human being.
Hello, Id like to purchase a Spike Milligan please.
Sorry, they dont make them anymore.
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You cant get the wood you know.
Clerk: "Perhaps I could show you something in a Jimmy Carr?"
Maj. Bloodnok: "What? Show me something? In a car? You filthy swine!"
A wonderful interview. Milligan is so open and honest. And for once, serious ... ! It isn't a performance. And Dimbo - he was so much softer then. Now he's an old cross-patch on Question Time. He really coaxed something marvellous out of Spike.
I must agree with several other commentators here in that Dimbelby was the wrong interviewer.
Someone with an ounce of empathy, and a sense of humour, could have relaxed Spike and produced a better interview, but hat off to Spike for being so tolerant with this amateur.
Would his interviewing career even have started had it not been for the influence of his famous father?
Enjoyable and very interesting interview. Thank you.
Been an ardent Goon fan for decaded.
Wonderful sharing by Spike in this interview.
Got tired of interviewer pushing the "look how difficult you are to work with" line.
Not surprised Peter Sellers didn't understand Spike - Peter was a thoroughly mixed-up guy.
The woman who deceived the understudy by senting a telegram as if it were from Spike had no right to be upset when Spike shone a light on her deception.
I was very impressed by what appeared to me to be Spike straining to answer every question, even the many intrusive ones, with openness and sincerity.
real happiness is getting up opening your window and seeing rain - beautiful
Happiness is the main goal in life, I think
“If you get nice, then people walk all over you.” 17:27
Really very interesting. Honest answers.
He was an amazing funny, witty GENIUS ! xxx. ( who got an Irish Passport, ☘️. 🤗😂. ☘️
lol yea
Wonderful insight into Spike Milligan.
I love him As all Brilliant men. He is his own man. Not many of them either !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a man!
That interviewer should be relegated to a leftest panel where everyone wants to talk at the same time and ignore anyone that makes sense with their answers because they're not as biased as the BBC. ...Sorry Mr. Milligan. Thank you for brightening my life.
An honest interview. I understand Spike a little bit more.
Great interview. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing wonderful man RIP.
...what a brilliant genius...and a serious interviewer
Legend.. put him in the curry!
one of the greats!
Really enjoyed this Gazzaka thanks, never heard of him, but was just browsing your channel. cheers
What a cruel paradox that someone who gave us so much laughter and joy didn’t feel happiness himself.
I think youll find most comedians are the same.laughter,or making people laugh gives them a temporary fix
One of my heroes!
Wonderful & true Human . Rip
Truth teller rare to find nowadays...
I think Spike explained in a nutshell how ex army vets end up on the streets because they didn’t manage to adapt to civvy street.
For all those criticising Dimbleby: no, his questions aren't scripted; he reacts to what Spike says, and as you can see sometimes that's difficult. I'm guessing those commentors are not from the UK and don't pick up in the nuances. As for Spike himself - lovely man, means well, comic and writing genius but clearly a high-functioning sociopath. I'm a huge fan of his work, but (maybe due to his childhood, or the army experiences) he doesn't see himself as part of our current society. In my opinion, a good decision. I'm with him in terms of not wanting to be part of this awful western materialistic culture, the truth lies not in Twitter, Instagram and Facebook but in the spring bloom, the birds nesting, the rain falling, the sun setting
Why do you think he's a sociopath?
Forever Goon but never forgotten.
The sta4s
Wot a wonderful man
Marvelous.
4:10 Spike: And I liked it because they had a sung mass in Latin. And there was also an Indian priest who said the mass in Tamil. And I used to get the giggles because it sounded just like this: iggidybuggery, iggidybuggery
Very interesting that Seller’s said Spike was a woman hater when it was Sellers who was not only a domestic abuser but definitely a woman hater. Talk about projecting your own faults onto somebody else.
I'm not so sure you can say someone's a woman-hater if he simply hates people. One might say with more fairness that he was just even-handed.
Is someone a racist for hating, say, the Japanese, when he hates every race including his own? Isn't he only making sure not to unjustly favour them over the Andean peoples or the Swedes? Misanthropy is rather wicked if you ask me, but it's not at any rate the same thing as racism or sexism.
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My hero when I was growing up. I don't think I have at the age of 70.
We of average IQ would be back in the stone age if it wasn't for the individual of 120 IQ or above. Spike is right.
Thank you Gaza . ..!
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Of course. Holly Molly. We’re all going F’ ing mad . Amazing man 🏁🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🎩🎩❌🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
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Any info? What year,, David Dimbleby looks really young? BBC or ITV?
Whenever I watch Spike being interviewed I always wonder how much of a influence Spike had on Robin Williams, not only do I think Williams shared the same manouuresms as Spike I also think he looks like Spike.
I think there's something to what you noticed, but nothing to what you wondered, for before the internet age the odds of Williams getting to know Milligan's work and personality seem faint (but possible, if he were a shortwave radio listener).
Asked about his comedic influences, besides several Americans such as Lenny Bruce he named Peter Sellers, Dudley Moore and Peter Cook.
wow that was amazing i think the same about the world
Because like me, you are normal. Society has been sick for many years.
Living proof that the line between madness and genius is often just a line.
Rubbish. Madness is found no more often in geniuses than in the average or among dullards. I'm suspicious of people who say what you say. I daresay you sound rather satisfied and comforted by the idea. A little vindicated, even.
what a geezer, a real geezer - of coursse because he had suffered. no escape from that one - everyone suffers. Could makeus stronger or destroy us -Hello something more starlighty
Sad I am 36 with the mental illness as he had. Like him on Lithium. There doesn't seem to be much improvement for the illness since Spike's lifetime. My partner says I can be a nightmare to live with. But also super. I throw myself into things- at times. But I don't like people- clinical only. Wish I had his way with humour. I struggle and my only desire is a shiort life.
No one is perfect and we all have our different problems, the thing is to try to stay occupied and happy in the now !
Will we ever see his like again, or, that of his contemporaries: Sykes, Sellers, Secombe and Arthur Haynes, Dick Emery, Morcambe and Wise. I suppose present society is incapable of producing anything but telly trash, Twitter twatter, etc., where poor beahaviour masquerades as wit...no stage or Music Hall training, years on the road and of course WWII created the foundation of personality, milieu and experience that shaped these guys' characters..
Brilliantly put, thank you.
Just after the war I remember going to the local park at the right time. For there was a free variety show. Very good too. I wonder if the current group of comedians and other entertainers have the same long experience as the ones I saw.
David Dumbbellby, still as wooden and totally lacking in any actual interview skills as ever - reading the scripted questions as flatly as possible has always been his limit. Even his rare observations are obvious to all, three weeks before they dawn on him
I think maybe some Aspergers but so very funny. Brought up a Cristian probably didn't help
Nothing against Charterhouse, Christchurch and Bullingdon, but maybe it were Charterhouse, Christchurch and Bullingdon what done it to him.
I thought he had a lot of nerve to talk to Milligan like that. He's got to have much more wrong with him than his guest to behave that way, or even to accept employment which required it of him. Bit of a [mildly bad word; 7 letters starting w/ a J].
It was quite a harsh interview.
'Genius' is a word that's applied far too liberally.
It was Michael Bentine who drove people Potty in the 70's as I remember not this bloke?
Why does the interviewer use the word Pommies for soldiers, as though he's not British himself?
I think he was confusing Pommies with Tommies! You think DD was as ass then, look how he developed the art in later years - especially when he chaired Question Time.
im not feeling too good myself
He was my cousin
Really, what a privilege
I grew up in Catford, sadly too young to have ever met him.
@@geraldfagan9018 that's amazing! I never met him but I drove thru Catford in a Ford transit and there are 2 cats in my house!and I have cousins who can spell privalidge.
@@ianrutherford878 Really are you the Ian Rutherford who lived in Gilton rd in the 70s
Seems such a mean-spirited format. Like a psychotherapy session, something that should be very private.
Ffs Poor man.
What an embarrassing appalling interview. Why Spike dignified some of the questions with an answer is beyond me.
Certainly. The man is or was a completely ego ridden dumb ass seeking elevation on the backs of those with ability..
Hmm I believe you need more treatment that Spike Milligan ever had . What a depressing comment you make ...sad for you
You don't get it do you?
what year is this from?
I believe it was: David Dimbleby interviews Spike Milligan for an edition of 'Face Your Image'. Transmitted on BBC2, 1975.
gazzaka thank you very much. Need that info for a thesis I'm writing about comedy and mental illness
N1 :-) Best of luck
This is unique. why? Because Milligan wasn/t straining and making the fool because there was no audience to egg him on.
Dimbleby makes a subtle nuanced job of this, keeps Spike on track without making him defensive. So incisive and gently illuminating. Shows the roots of an absolute genius.
love this interview....so funny as usual