Spike And The Elfin Oak
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2018
- 1 episode
Comedy drama inspired by the true story of Spike Milligan's efforts to save a tree. Also features David Threlfall, Charlie Brand, Kerry Gooderson, Rosie Boore, Charlotte Emmett and more.
Key details
- Genre
- Comedy Drama
- Broadcast
- 2018
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 1
- Stars
- David Threlfall, Charlie Brand, Kerry Gooderson, Rosie Boore, Charlotte Emmett, Georgie Glen, Luke Bailey, Lauren Cornelius and more
- Writer
- Ian Billings
- Director
- Gemma Jenkins
- Company
Spike Milligan's madcap ventures in the mid-1960s to preserve the Elfin Oak in London's Kensington Gardens whilst also performing in the West End run of his play, The Bed Sitting Room.
When theatre censors get in the way of Spike saving the elves, events threaten to spiral out of control.
David Threlfall stars in Ian Billings' comic fantasy inspired by a true story.
Additional details
- Also known as
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- Drama: Spike And The Elfin Oak
- Production
- Studio
- Soundtrack
- Music arranged and performed by Neil Brand. Trumpet player: Peter Ringrose.
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Monday 16th April 2018 at 2:15pm on BBC Radio 4
- Episode length
- 45 minutes
- Most recent repeats
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- Monday 8th November 2021 at 4:00am on Radio 4 Extra - Episode
- Sunday 7th November 2021 at 8:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode
- Sunday 7th November 2021 at 4:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode