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Back in stock! The Very Best of Sgt Bilko. 10 classic, timeless episodes and a perfect introduction to the enduring comedy of Phil Silvers! #philsilvers #bilko #dvd #best #comedy

By jove! Comedy is a Grim Business: the Making of IAMMMMW by James Curtis has landed at the Museum! Can't wait to read the fascinating back story to this classic comedy! Still looking for the hardback edition. #philsilvers #mad #world #books #comedy

We are in the process of revamping our online Museum store! Fresh photography and a redesigned t-shirt label! Forget the rest, buy the best and support Phil's legacy. #philsilvers #museum #legacy #coventry #photography

Received an email this morning from a chap who bought one of our early animations cels from a charity shop. Intrigued to know the back story! Cels in stock at the Museum! #philsilvers #museum #animaion #cel #television

Who remembers the scorchio Summer of 76? Well we're staying cool packing our latest merchandise orders! Open through until Sunday! #philsilvers #summer #museum #coventry #museum

Back on duty after a few days on furlough. Playing catch-up up on our guest book updates, more to follow from tomorrow! #philsilvers #Museum #guest #visitors #coventry

We are closed 3 days this week. Normal hours resume next week! #philsilvers #museum #attraction #coventry #visit

Thrilled a copy of this new book by James Curtis is on it's way to the Museum to be added to our MMMMW display. It was Phil's favourite film with Cover Girl 1944 a very close second! #philsilvers #films #musical #books

A splendid day filming with Andrew, Nick and Linda from Birmingham TV a few weeks ago. Here's the link to the YouTube video posted this weekend. youtu.be/f0V08EKo4ec?... 'A fantastic Museum worthy of multiple visits!' - Birmingham TV #philsilvers #birmingham #filming #tv #museum

A glorious publicity still from the hour long special Keep in Step. Look at those expressions as Phil tries to hold back the platoon from the gorgeous Diana Dors.

Delighted to welcome Roger Bailey, Lord Mayor of Coventry yesterday. 'Amazing collection. Love it!' - Roger Also happy to report we are 4th in Specialty Museums on TripAdvisor! Proud to be custodians of Phil Silvers legacy. #philsilvers #museum #legacy #lord #mayor

Keeping the flame alive. Great work.

Compact but beautifully curated! The Museum continues to evolve as we welcome a Birmingham film crew today. Full updates to follow! #philsilvers #museum #filming #coventry #comedy

Saluting Sgt Stanley Sowicki! Now on display in one of our Bilko cabinets Harry Clark's signature which just happened to be dedicated to another Steve! #philsilvers #museum #autograph #actor #comedy

Thanks to the generosity of Stephen we now have the alternate #mad paperback! And yes, those glasses were actually worn by Phil. Donated by Tracey & Iren they arrived damaged but we managed to reconstruct! #philsilvers #glasses #books #museum

Delighted to report @telegraph has voted us one of the top 12 eccentric/niche museums to visit in the UK! #philsilvers #museums #eccentric #niche #coventry

'Lifelong fan of Phil Silvers. An emotional visit and a tremendous tribute to a great comedian and gentleman.' -Dennis, London. More updates from Wednesday! #philsilvers #museum #tribute #comedian #love

'Try me, I'm pretty gullible!' - Otto Meyer. Reframed our IAMMMMW original quad this morning. The greatest ensemble of comedians ever!, All clamouring for screen time with Phil Silvers giving his greatest movie performance. #philsilvers #itsamadmadmadmadworld #ensemble #performance #movie

Our exclusive Museum Phil Silvers reproduction animation cels are back in stock. Individually numbered with COA. Nominate the cel would you like to see released next! And the paragraph in the first image proves AI isn't infallible! #philsilvers #animation #ai #cel #exclusive

A big thankyou to @covtelhotel for promoting the Museum to their guests! Visitors from Manchester & Cheltenham enjoyed an extensive tour before making their way to The Coventry Music Museum! 'A wonderful collection' - Martin & Penny, Adrian & Ruth #philsilvers #museum #coventry #hotel #attraction

Wishing Eric Morecambe a happy heavenly birthday, born 100 years ago today. As a tribute to Eric & Ernie we're sharing a post from The Phil Silvers Society from 2013 perfectly capturing the mutual respect between both comedians! #philsilvers #ericmorecambe #erniewise #morecambeandwise #comedy

Since it's Phil Silvers's posthumous birthday...we would be silly not to share this clip reel! (THIS ONE'S FOR YOU, YANNI!)

Our latest TripAdvisor review. Another visitor with Museum experience told me the new layout was impressive, especially the provenance of the artefacts donated by Phil's family. We are simply bowled over by the reaction to the new Museum! #philsilvers #provenance #artefact #museum #praise

On the eve of Phil Silvers 115th birthday we'd like to thank our loyal visitors who support Phil's legacy. The new Museum has been a resounding success with everyone agreeing it's an amazing tribute to a wonderful man. #philsilvers #birthday #legacy #gentleman #comedian

My two favourite places in this country are Kettles Yard in Cambridge and The Phil Silvers Archival Museum in Coventry.

@markhamillofficial.bsky.social We now have a new home for the Museum! Now celebrating our 11th year! Keeping Phil Silvers comedy legacy alive!

Nigel one of our regular supporters visited yesterday and suggested a brilliant idea for the Spitting Image display. You can now watch the actual footage from the 1987 episode! Just don't tell ITV! #philsilvers #spittingimage #comedy #Museum #visitcoventry

Wonderful photo. And having some blue (albeit not sky blue) is so appropriate with the huge celebrations today for the local team being promoted into the top tier of English football. Coventry, home of the only Phil Silvers Archival Museum in the World.

I was never a stage father, but when Cathy asked for advice, I told her, "Learn your lines and say them real loud." I never told her how to tell a joke, but watching her I've said to myself, "There's my blood." - Phil Silvers 1984. #philsilvers #daughter #father #comedy #stage

'Love a cool, niche Museum. A hidden gem!' - Toby & Micki, Redditch. For visitors wishing to support us with a donation we have the Company B, 3rd Platoon Welfare Box cunningly disguised as an ammo box! #philsilvers #niche #donation #support #museum

A great trip across the water with my old Pal, Ed to pay tribute to Phil Silvers. Will definitely be back. Thanks Steve for coming in on your day off, a true gent. A great experience. See you again for sure. - John, Cork, Ireland. #philsilvers #museum #Cork #Ireland #visit

One from the Archives. In a simpler time when the BBC were more approachable and receptive. A handwritten letter from Barry Brown, Head of Purchased Programmes wishing the Society a happy 1986! #philsilvers #bbc #society #1986 #letter

A great TV Times feature from 1984. Lesley Salisbury interviewed Phil and his daughter Cathy in his spacious Avenue of the Stars, Century City condominium . #philsilvers #centurycity #losangeles #interview #daughter

A new consignment of exclusive Museum Phil Silvers badges and fridge magnets have landed! Plan your visit, sign the guestbook and choose your free gift! #philsilvers #museum #badge #fridgemagnet #visit

'Always a pleasure. A fantastic collection.' - Nick, Belbroughton. 'Well done. Amazing collection.' - Lila & Nick, Rugby. 'Amazing to see the new Museum and Spitting Image head.' - Joe, Coventry. #PHILSILVERS #museum #belbroughton #rugby #coventry

A little behind with guestbook updates so playing catch-up! 'Oh, wow! Heaven!' - Morris, Elstree. Such a wonderful tribute to a wonderful actor & person. 🤎 Bilko! A fantastic Museum - excellent stuff!' - Liam & Stephen, Dublin & Kildare.

A little more fettling in the Museum today! Added a feature Solid Gold Silvers from 1982, a review from 1996 and images from Phil Silvers Hollywood Walk of Fame, 1st November, 2000. #philsilvers #museum #hollywood #comedy #icon

1974 I was 9 years old & unaware Phil Silvers was touring his beloved England with a revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Phil was recovering from a stroke but people who watched him said he was dynamite! #philsilvers #afunnythinghappenedonthewaytotheforum #broadway #england

Phil raising a glass to the latest edition of @yours_retro with a great feature by Steve O'Brien on the lasting legacy of The Phil Silvers Show. Available to buy from your local newsagent! #PHILSILVERS #museum #retro #magazine #awardwinning

Circa 1984 when my bedroom doubled as a Museum to Phil Silvers! And look at all that hair! As Phil once said, 'All people with hair look funny! #PHILSILVERS #museum #hair #funny #comedy

A very special new arrival! Thanks to the generosity of @patrickowsley and @jeremy.guy.06 Official unveiling at our Phil Silvers celebratory weekend, 9th & 10th May! #PHILSILVERS #museum #donation #art #comedy

More Phil Silvers Museum merchandise arriving soon including a new badge for our loyal visitors! We are also working on new designs for 2026! #PHILSILVERS #museum #merchandise #badge #fridgemagnet

Happy Easter! Thanks to everyone who has visited over the last week. Back open 8th April. We'd appreciate a short TripAdvisor review describing your experience! Currently ranked at 7! www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_R... #PHILSILVERS #museum #review #TripAdvisor #thankful

A first time visit earlier this week from Audrey & Ed. Their first visit to Coventry the Museum was their first port of call. Ed said without hesitation we are the #1 attraction ahead of the Cathedral! Praise indeed!

When we launched the Society in 1984 Phil kindly gave his blessing. Delighted we sent him the first 2 editions of The Fort Baxter Journal, along with his honorary membership card 001! #philsilvers #society #membership #honorary #comedy

That's lovely. Just had a Facebook friend request from Angela Douglas! An accomplished actor, married to Kenneth More and starred with Phil in Follow That Camel 🐫 #philsilvers #carryon #britishcomedy #actor

With the Spitting Image head on display, as promised a Museum credit to our loyal supporters. This is the list compiled by Crowdfunder but if you've donated on a visit and are AWOL please message us! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #spittingimage #crowdfunder