Eric Morecambe
- English
- Comedian
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Eric Morecambe's entire archive to be auctioned
Eric Morecambe's never-before-seen "lifetime of treasures" are to be auctioned in January, as his family put all his possessions up for sale. Across the 700 lots, notable items will include star's iconic glasses, his ventriloquist dummy and the letter he wrote to Ernie Wise suggesting they break up their double act.
British Comedy Guide, 18th November 2024Morecambe, Cooper & Monkhouse Last Laugh show to tour UK
A new play called The Last Laugh, focused on Eric Morecambe, Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse, is to play in the West End as part of a UK tour, before appearing in New York.
British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2024What comedy icon Eric Morecambe means to his hometown 40 years after his death
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Eric Morecambe. Here we look back on his life and career, and the impact Eric continues to have on the town where he was born...
Lancaster Guardian, 27th May 2024Mum was Morecambe & Wise's engine room, says son
Eric Morecambe's widow was the "engine room" of the famous comedy double act Morecambe and Wise, her son has said in a loving tribute to his mother.
BBC, 31st March 2024Eric Morecambe's widow Joan dies aged 97 - 40 years after husband
Eric Morecambe's widow Joan has died "peacefully" on her 97th birthday following a short illness, her family has announced.
BBC, 27th March 202419 rare retro pictures show comedy legend Eric Morecambe visiting Lancaster
Eric Morecambe took his famous name from the town of his birth and achieved nationwide adoration.
Debbie Butler, Lancaster Guardian, 22nd December 2023Eric Morecambe novel The Reluctant Vampire to become BBC series
The BBC has commissioned The Reluctant Vampire, a series based on Eric Morecambe's 1982 children's novel of the same name.
British Comedy Guide, 12th July 2023Morecambe & Wise 'Monty Python' UEA interview sparks further find
A long-lost Morecambe and Wise interview has been found almost in its entirety after a clip hit the headlines last year - prompting the rediscovery.
BBC, 24th September 2022Jimmy Tarbuck says comic legend's advice kickstarted 60 year career in comedy
Jimmy Tarbuck has said taking Eric Morecambe's advice helped him reach the comedy heights he has enjoyed over his 60 years on stage and TV.
Olivia Buxton, The Mirror, 11th August 2022Fringe: Seventies comedians find an audience from beyond the grave
There are new shows about Charlie Williams, Les Dawson and Eric Morecambe.
Mike Wade, The Times, 6th August 2022