Music Taika Waititi Revives Spike Milligan’s Wartime Wit With Hilarious 1943 Letter Sep 30, 2025 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinReddItEmailPrint Only Spike Milligan could make war correspondence riotous. In 1943, the comic genius laced a family letter with sly clues to his Italian post. Taika Waititi’s reading revives the brilliance—equal parts mischief, charm, and timeless Milligan wit.