Morecambe and Wise - the most famous and best-loved British comedy double-act of all time. In this unique book, Eric Morecambe's son Gary sheds new light on the comic geniuses who became the nation's best friends. Gary reveals what it was like behind the scenes, with touching and hilarious stories...
The unique story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise - British television's most iconic double act.
British television has hosted some celebrated double acts over the years - from the Two Ronnies to Reeves & Mortimer, from French & Saunders to Fry & Laurie and from Mitchell & Webb to...
Although many double acts have come and gone over the years, none have ever made quite the same impact as Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise - Morecambe and Wise. In this new biography, author Paul Burton traces the journey that led the duo to not only find themselves success, but...
Contextualizing the duo's work within British comedy, Shakespeare criticism, the history of sexuality, and their own historical moment, this book offers the first sustained analysis of the 20th Century's most successful double-act.
Over the course of a forty-four-year career (1940-1984), Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise appropriated snippets of verse, scenes,...
Written from the unique perspective of Gary Morecambe, Morecambe & Wise: 50 Years Of Sunshine explores the laughter, tears, careers, and routines of the legendary duo in impressive detail.
Starting with their radio career and their move to television, their relationships with their writers, and with each other, and featuring...
For over 40 years Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise epitomised the best of British comedy. Beginning their iconic partnership in 1941, they graced stages all over the UK, and moved from radio to TV screen where they became a staple for family audiences with their famous star-studded Christmas shows garnering...
Michael Fountain became Eric Morecambe's chauffeur in 1969 shortly after the comedian's first heart attack. Originally a postman in Harpenden, he became a driver to earn a little extra cash and gained Eric's trust and respect during the initial BBC-funded first year.
Once that year came to an end Eric...
Three films featuring the comic duo Morecambe and Wise.
In the spy spoof The Intelligence Men a man becomes involved in the world of espionage and assassination.
In That Riviera Touch the duo become involved with jewel smugglers whilst on holiday in the French Riviera.
And in The Magnificent Two...
The hilarious memoir of much-loved, highly successful comedy writer Eddie Braben, whose scripts for Morecambe and Wise catapulted the incomparable duo to stardom.
The key figure behind the success of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, scriptwriter Eddie Braben has written his autobiography - with the inimitable, timeless humour, warmth and...
The dual biography of the great British comedy double-act and the rise and fall of mass audience television by the respected biographer of Cary Grant.
Following the success of Cary Grant - A Class Apart, Graham McCann has now created an intricate portrait of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, possibly...