Spike Milligan – Bridge On The River Wye

“Spike Milligan’s Unseen Parody of a Classic Film”

**Description**
Written by comedic genius Spike Milligan, *Bridge on the River Wye* is a hilarious parody of the famous film *The Bridge on the River Kwai*. Based on an earlier *Goon Show* episode titled *The African Incident*, Milligan’s recording features his signature style of humor, blending absurdity with clever wordplay.

Initially, the parody faced legal hurdles as the distributors of the original film threatened an injunction over the use of its full title. In a stroke of creativity, producer George Martin (later known for his work with The Beatles) meticulously edited out every instance of the letter “k,” resulting in the final title, *Bridge on the River Wye*.

Though it was never aired on radio or performed before a live audience, this recording remains a hidden gem for fans of Milligan’s work and classic British comedy.

**What’s Included**
– A full parody of *The Bridge on the River Kwai*
– Edited and produced by George Martin
– Based on *The Goon Show* episode *The African Incident*
– A unique, never-before-aired recording

**Specifications**
– Format: Audio Album (Digital and Physical)
– Genre: Comedy/Parody
– Length: Approx. 60 minutes
– Audio Quality: Remastered edition

**Disclaimer**
This recording was never aired or performed live. Title editing was necessary due to legal restrictions surrounding the original film.