Eccles (character) Eccles (character) "Mad" Dan Eccles () is the name of a comedy character, created and performed by Spike Milligan, from the 1950s United Kingdom radio comedy series "The Goon Show". In the episode "The Macreekie Rising of '74", Peter Sellers had to fill in for the role in Milligan's absence. Very occasionally, he was referred to as 'Mad Dan' Eccles. Eccles was one of the show's secondary characters, but like his counterpart Bluebottle (portrayed by Sellers), Eccles became extremely popular and he is regarded as epitomising the show's humour. Milligan visualised Eccles as a tall, lanky, amiable, well-meaning, but incredibly
The Comedy Company he often referenced "The Comedy Company" by periodically slipping in and out of the character, as well as appearing in full costume as Arthur for "The Panel" Christmas Special in 2005. When the show was relaunched "The New Comedy Company" it featured some of the original cast and characters alongside new comedians. This series lasted one year. In 2002, an hour of clips from "The Comedy Company" was edited into a special called "The Comedy Company: So Excellent", with the subtitle referencing a famed line by the Kylie Mole character. Garnering a cult following, quite a large amount of merchandise