Morecambe & Wise
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How Morecambe & Wise recorded their only ever live VHS
Morecambe and Wise will be bringing sunshine back to Fairfield Halls next month - the site of their only ever recorded live tour show.
Andrew Jameson, Croydon Advertiser, 29th March 2014My father, Eric Morecambe
Morecambe & Wise were the classic comedy double act and are a staple at this time of year. Here, Eric's son speaks about how they found their magic...
Louis Barfe, The Lady, 19th December 2013Barry Cryer on writing for Morecambe & Wise
Eric Morecambe was very shrewd. The first year I worked on their Christmas show, he said, "I don't want any Christmas trees and reindeers and cotton wool beards and Father Christmas." I said, "Why is that Eric?" He said, "We won't get a repeat." And sure enough the Christmas show that year was repeated at Easter.
Barry Cryer, Radio Times, 1st December 2013Video: Bill Bailey: My Comedy Hero... Les Dawson
Bill Bailey reveals that Morecambe & Wise, The Two Ronnies and Billy Connolly had a lasting impact on him growing up, but adds that one of his earliest comedy memories was watching Les Dawson with his parents.
Digital Spy, 27th November 2013What's the secret to Morecambe & Wise's staying power?
With a new tribute on the West End and a BBC1 documentary, Eric & Ernie rival comedy duos Laurel & Hardy or the Marx Brothers for their afterlife. Why do they continue to inspire?
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 26th November 2013Morecambe & Wise: The Whole Story, BBC Two, review
The first instalment of BBC Two's Morecambe & Wise: The Whole Story hit all the right notes - just not necessarily in the right order, says Michael Hogan.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 25th November 2013Today's BBC would have rejected Morecambe & Wise
The rise of the managerial class is killing off mainstream BBC television comedy.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 25th November 2013A new and unseen Morecambe & Wise comedy routine
Eddie Braben never stopped writing sketches and jokes for Eric & Ern, even after they were long gone. Here's one of his never-seen-before and brand new favourites.
Neil Macdonald, Liverpool Echo, 2nd October 2013Del Boy and Morecambe & Wise top Radio Times poll
Only Fools And Horses, The Morecambe And Wise Show, Sir Trevor McDonald and Doctor Who have topped a Radio Times poll to name the "ultimate TV schedule".
BBC News, 24th September 2013Morecambe & Wise writer Eddie Braben dies at 82
Eddie Braben, one of Britain's top comedy writers, who wrote for many famous comedians, most notably Morecambe & Wise, has died aged 82.
British Comedy Guide, 21st May 2013