British Comedy Guide

The World Of Beachcomber

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Two
  • 1968 - 1969
  • 19 episodes (2 series)

Surreal comedy series starring Spike Milligan, adapted from the Beachcomber column of the Daily Express. Also features Frank Thornton, Leon Thau, Julian Orchard, George Benson, Clive Dunn and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Spike Milligan Dr. Strabismus
Frank Thornton Ensemble Actor
Leon Thau Ensemble Actor
Julian Orchard Ensemble Actor
George Benson Ensemble Actor (Series 1)
Clive Dunn Ensemble Actor (Series 1)
Patricia Hayes Ensemble Actor
Lionel Wheeler Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Barry Took Writer
Neil Shand Writer (Series 1)
Ken Hoare Writer (Additional Material) (Series 1)
Spike Milligan Writer (Additional Material) (Series 2)
Production team
John Howard Davies Director
Duncan Wood Producer
John Howard Davies Producer (Series 1)

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