Eric Morecambe

Sunshine And Laughter by Louis Barfe review

This comprehensive biography shows why the two men remain the 'gold standard for double acts'.

Review: 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.

Extract: 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.

Morecambe 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.

Terry 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.

New 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.

Eric 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.

Top 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.

Rare Morecambe and Wise interview discovered

In 1964, BBC Bristol interviewed comedy duo Morecambe and Wise about their plans to buy the film company British Lion. Although intended as a serious interview, the pair manage to get the film crew laughing by the end. This interview was recently rediscovered as part of an ongoing digitisation of BBC Bristol's film library.

The legend of Eric and Ernie is still potent. Fronted by Lenny Henry, this series combines guests and clips to explore different aspects of their comedy. Tonight, Glenda Jackson recalls the mixture of hilarity and intense professionalism that was a feature of working with the duo. Sunshine is brought.