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The Morecambe & Wise Show
The Morecambe & Wise Show
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The Morecambe & Wise Show

6.0 / 10
1968
9 seasons
62 episodes
ComedyFamily

Long-running BBC variety show presented by Britain's best-loved comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Based around irreverent stand-up routines, comedy sketches and comical song and dance numbers involving a stream of beleaguered guests, the series ran for nearly a decade from 1968 to 1977 and included sketches such as 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'The Breakfast Stripper'.

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Trailer

Morecambe and Wise - Snooker Clip with Steve Davis

Cast

Eric Morecambe

Ernie Wise

Seasons

First series was aired on BBC 2

  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 1

    02-09-1968

    The first of a new series, starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Guest artists, Georgia Brown, Los Zafiros, Jenny Lee-Wright and Bettine Le Beau.

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 2

    09-09-1968

    Guest artists, Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band, Roy Budd with Jenny Lee-Wright, Sheila Bernette, Caron Gardner, Bettine Le Beau, Judy Robinson, Tina Martin, Jenny Russell.

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 3

    16-09-1968

    Tonight Eric and Ern welcome as their guests the all-girl singing group The Paper Dolls and the Trio Athene from Greece, whose TV appearances here have established them as firm fav...

  • Ep 4

    4.Episode 4

    23-09-1968

    This week's special guest, Bruce Forsyth, with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and Jenny Lee-Wright.

  • Ep 5

    5.Episode 5

    30-09-1968

    Ronnie Carroll joins Eric and Ernie in two sketches - Irish of course! Also singing 'Once Upon a Time'. Kenny Ball plays 'Samantha' from High Society. With Jenny Lee-Wright, Michel...

  • Ep 6

    6.Episode 6

    07-10-1968

    In tonight's show Edmund Hockridge joins Eric and Ernie in a hilarious Desert Song spoof. He also sings the solo Cole Porter number 'I've Got You Under My Skin'. With Kenny Ball an...

  • Ep 7

    7.Episode 7

    14-10-1968

    Among Eric and Ernie's guests tonight will be Michael Aspel. Chris Langford, a new face to television, will be singing an old favourite, 'Old Devil Moon', and regulars Kenny Ball a...

  • Ep 8

    8.Episode 8

    21-10-1968

    Special guest Matt Monro sings 'On a Clear Day' and joins Eric and Ernie in their none-too-successful attempts to put on a musical. With Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Jenny Lee-Wrigh...

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