Spike Milligan - Adolf Hitler - My Part In His Downfall

Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall

Broadcast on BBC Radio



Spike Milligan's war memoir read by lifelong Milligan fan, Paul Merton.



The first of seven volumes of Milligan's War memoirs is also a comedy

classic in its own right. First published in 1971, the book is peppered

throughout with Milligan's gags, one-liners and surreal comic invention.

Indeed, many regard the memoirs as ranking with The Goon Show as his

greatest work.



The book has also been greatly admired for its portrayal of what life

was like for the ordinary British soldier during the War, and Milligan's

insights are not only hilarious but also poignant and honest.



Paul Merton's delivery of the gags, characters and Goonish events of the

story vividly bring to life the experiences of the 22-year-old Milligan

from call-up through basic training in the early years of the War.



Reader: Paul Merton

Producer: Liz Anstee

Abridged by Mike Haskins