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The Nuns Olympics. Spike Milligan dressed as a Roman Catholic priest seen here
The Nuns Olympics. Spike Milligan dressed as a Roman Catholic priest seen here taking part in the hurdles.
They didn t have quite the organisation, perhaps, of the Munich Olympics. But the ecclesiastical games yesterday did have a spirit of their own. There were nuns, monks, rabbis, and vicars gathered in Chiswick to display their prowess for Spike Milligan, whose new BBC TV comedy series " A Milligan for all seasons" starts next week. There were hurdle races for the nuns (at least two of whom were fellers), pole vaults for priests... and an amazing- confessional relay, with each runner stopping to confess every 100 yards. Producer Roger Race, slightly bemused, said: " Spike told us to order a couple of dozen actors in clerical garb and this is the result." Spike himself turned out for the hurdles, dressed as a Roma n Catholic priest. Hoping to achieve immortality, presumably, as the Father of the Games. 4th September 1972
Ron Burton
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
72 - 8631
Media ID 21738592
© Mirrorpix
Athletics Hurdles Jumping Mid Air Priest Production Roman Catholic 1972 Comedian
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our charming and humorous Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring Spike Milligan's take on the Nuns Olympics! Witness the legendary comedian, dressed as a Roman Catholic priest, gracefully attempting the hurdles. With a touch of whimsy and a nod to the unconventional spirit of the event, these prints are a delightful addition to any wall. Bring a smile to your face and a unique touch of humor to your decor with this nostalgic and entertaining piece from Memory Lane Prints.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.2cm x 84.6cm (19.8" x 33.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.6cm x 84.6cm (23.5" x 33.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the whimsical and unconventional "Nuns Olympics" a unique event that took place in Chiswick on September 4th, 1972. The ecclesiastical games brought together nuns, monks, rabbis, and vicars to showcase their athletic abilities for the amusement of Spike Milligan. Spike, who was dressed as a Roman Catholic priest himself, participated in the hurdles race with great enthusiasm. While lacking the grandeur and organization of the Munich Olympics held earlier that year, these games had an undeniable spirit of their own. The nuns competed in hurdle races (with at least two surprising male participants), while priests showcased their skills in pole vaulting. However, it was the confessional relay that truly stole the show - each runner would pause every 100 yards to confess their sins before continuing. The producer of Spike's new BBC TV comedy series "A Milligan for all seasons". Roger Race, admitted his slight bemusement at this eccentric gathering. He revealed that Spike had instructed them to gather actors dressed in clerical garb for this spectacle. In this particular image captured by Ron Burton from Memory Lane Prints, we see Spike Milligan leaping over a hurdle with remarkable agility and humorously clad as a Roman Catholic priest. Perhaps he aimed to achieve immortality as the Father of these unorthodox Games. This print serves as a delightful reminder of an extraordinary moment where laughter met athleticism within religious attire.
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