Eric Morecambe
- English
- Comedian
Press clippings Page 9
Making a Christmas special 'special'
"Eric Morecambe and Eddie Braben [Eric and Ernie's principal writer] used to tell me that they started thinking about the Christmas shows in January," recalls Barry Cryer.
John McKie, BBC News, 18th December 2014Eric Morecambe statue returns after attempted theft
Eric Morecambe's statue is back in its rightful place after a man tried to saw off one of its legs.
BBC News, 11th December 2014Eric Morecambe statue is coming home
Excitement is building as the town prepares to welcome home the Eric Morecambe statue.
The Visitor, 9th December 2014Eric Morecambe statue to return next month
The damaged Eric Morecambe statue is to be returned to its rightful spot next month.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 4th November 2014Eric Morecambe Day plan proposed in comic's home town
Plans for an "Eric Morecambe Day" and a sculpture of him with comic partner Ernie Wise have been proposed after his statue in his home town was vandalised.
BBC News, 28th October 2014Morecambe and Wise tribute plan revealed
A bronze piece of wall art paying tribute to both Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise could go on permanent display in Morecambe.
The Visitor, 23rd October 2014Eric Morecambe's daughter reacts to statue attack
Gail Stuart, the daughter of Eric Morecambe, has spoken of her sadness at the attempt to steal the statue of her famous father.
The Visitor, 12th October 2014Police probe attempted Eric Morecambe statue theft
A suspected attempt has been made to steal the Lancashire seafront statue of comedy legend Eric Morecambe.
BBC News, 11th October 2014Eric Morecambe's car sold
A classic car first owned by comedian Eric Morecambe has been sold for £28,000.
Lancaster Guardian, 8th October 2014How Eric Morecambe influenced modern entertainers
To mark the 30th anniversary of Eric Morecambe's death we look at how he influenced some of Britain's favourite entertainers.
Simon Edge, The Daily Express, 28th May 2014