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Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

  • TV documentary
  • U&Gold
  • 2012
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

2012 documentary series showcases rare and never seen before sketches and routines from much loved double act Morecambe & Wise. Features Joan Morecambe, Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise and Victoria Wood.

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Key details

Genre
Documentary
Broadcast
2012
Channel
U&Gold
Episodes
5 (1 series)
Features
Joan Morecambe, Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise and Victoria Wood
Directors
Sean Doherty
Producers
Sean Doherty and Ricky Kelehar
Company

With first hand testimony from Eric Morecambe's wife, Joan, and those who knew the duo best, Bring Me Morecambe And Wise blends comment with rare and unseen footage, providing a unique view of the pair whose comedy partnership lasted 43 years.

Each of the five episodes of this definitive guide to Eric and Ernie examines a particular theme, including their journey From Stage To Screen, The Sketches, The Plays, The Guests and The Christmas Specials and features some rare and unseen footage.

Famous fans, including Chris Tarrant, Stephen Mangan and Hugh Dennis talk about their love of the pair's comedy.

The series blends anecdotes from friends and family and provides a unique view of the pair whose comedy partnership produced some of the highest-ever TV ratings.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 21st November 2012 at 9pm on U&Gold
Most recent repeats
  • Tuesday 25th December 2018 at 10:35am on U&Gold - Episode 5
  • Tuesday 25th December 2018 at 9:30am on U&Gold - Episode 4
  • Monday 24th December 2018 at 3:00pm on U&Gold - Episode 4

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