Heir to Spike Milligan's Throne


Heir to Spike Milligan's Throne

Spike Milligan's character Ethel Shroake lived here.

Location: 393A High Street, Leytonstone

Description: Spike Milligan based a character who lived here in his 1969 play and subsequent film The Bed-Sitting Room.

The fictional character was the closest heir to the British throne after the outbreak of nuclear war.

She was a Mrs. Ethel Shroake of 393a High Street, Leytonstone, who eventually appears in the final scene.

Note that it is Leytonstone High Road rather than High Street in the real world.

Themes: TheatreTheatre Theme  ComedyComedy Theme
Heir to Spike Milligan's Throne

Spike Milligan's character Ethel Shroake lived here.

Ranking This Month: 2170/3052

Pages Hit This Month: 7


Your Comments:

Name:
Email:
Your email will ONLY be used once, to confirm the publication of your comments. We value your contribution and privacy.

Anti-spam Security: Please enter this code:


Other places nearby:


Oscar Wilde Statue», 6.5km

Cambridge Theatre», 6.4km

The Magic Couple lived here», 5.0km

The Royal Court Theatre», 8.3km

Apollo Victoria Theatre», 7.7km

Matinee With A Difference», 6.2km

Joe Orton lived and died here», 4.9km

Actress Peggy Ashcrofts home», 7.8km

Clown Joseph Grimaldi lived here», 5.4km

The Savoy Theatre», 6.3km

Location Pinpointed:


Open Street Maps», Google Maps»