Eric Morecambe
- English
- Comedian
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The day Eric shot Ernie with a stuffed poodle
Ello, ello! Here's Eric Morecambe as you've never seen him, dressed as a policeman in an oversized helmet. And he's towing a toy poodle on wheels.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 21st July 2021Morecambe & Wise's wiped BBC1 debut found
A missing episode of The Morecambe & Wise Show has been found. The 45-minute special aired in October 1970 as the duo's BBC1 debut for their hit sketch series.
British Comedy Guide, 20th July 2021Sunshine And Laughter by Louis Barfe review
This comprehensive biography shows why the two men remain the 'gold standard for double acts'.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 10th July 2021Review: Sunshine And Laughter
It's testament to the enduring appeal of Morecambe and Wise that I already have nine books about them on my shelf. Louis Barfe's makes it ten.
Chortle, 8th July 2021Extract: Sunshine And Laughter by Louis Barfe
An extract from Barfe's biography of Morecambe and Wise. This passage talks about their wives Doreen Blythe and Joan Bartlett, who didn't like each other.
Louis Barfe, Mail on Sunday, 4th July 2021Morecambe and Wise cleared over 'racist' Irish sketch
The BBC's complaints unit today reveals that they have investigated the much-loved duo over a comedy sketch they recorded in 1968. The skit featured Irish singer Ronnie Carroll and contained references to the IRA that at least one viewer found offensive enough to complain about.
Chortle, 15th April 2021Terry Ravenscroft: Eric & Ern wouldn't like comedy now
Morecambe and Wise's writer pal Terry Ravenscroft reckons the legends would be disappointed by how PC TV has become.
Ed Gleave, Daily Star, 19th September 2020New museum to showcase comedy memorabilia in Blackpool
Stan Laurel's bowler hat, costumes belonging to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise and one of Tommy Cooper's props are to go on display in a new entertainment museum on Blackpool's Golden Mile.
Chortle, 13th January 2020Eric Morecambe has bar named after him
Legendary comedian Eric Morecambe has had a bar named after him at the Gloucestershire theatre where he last performed. Tragically, the one half of the famous double act of Morecambe and Wise died aged 58 in Cheltenham General Hospital soon after collapsing backstage at The Roses theatre in Tewkesbury, with what was believed to be his third heart attack.
Robin Jenkins, Gloucestershire Live, 19th December 2019Top 10 books about comedy
Biographies, autobiographies, episode guides, script anthologies, tie-in books - my thirst for writing about comedy takes in the lot, so I've chosen not to differentiate between them. They're all of a piece, adding to our understanding and appreciation of the art.
Louis Barfe, The Guardian, 4th December 2019