British Comedy Guide
Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise
You're Only Young Once

You're Only Young Once

  • Radio sketch show / variety
  • BBC Home Service
  • 1953 - 1954
  • 30 episodes (3 series)

Sketch and music series based around the Morecambe and Wise Detective Agency, starring the loveable comedy duo. Stars Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Pearl Carr and Deryck Guyler.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Eric Morecambe Host / Presenter
Ernie Wise Host / Presenter
Pearl Carr Secretary
Deryck Guyler Office Boy
Writing team
Frank Roscoe Writer
Eric Morecambe Writer (Additional Material)
Ernie Wise Writer (Additional Material)
Ronnie Taylor Writer (Additional Material) (Series 1)
John Ammonds Writer (Additional Material) (Series 2-3)
Production team
Ronnie Taylor Producer (Series 1)
John Ammonds Producer (Series 2-3)

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