British Comedy Guide
Running Wild. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC
Running Wild

Running Wild (1954)

  • TV sketch show / stand-up
  • BBC One
  • 1954
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Morecambe and Wise's first television vehicle - and a rare spectacular failure for the pair. Stars Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Alma Cogan, Ray Buckingham, Hermione Harvey and Amanda Barrie

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Episode menu

- Series 1, Episode 2

Comedy duo Morecambe and Wise present a series of sketches and comedy routines in front of a live audience. With music from Alma Cogan.

Notes

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 5th May 1954
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Eric Morecambe Host / Presenter
Ernie Wise Host / Presenter
Alma Cogan Self
Ray Buckingham Ensemble Actor
Hermione Harvey Ensemble Actor
Amanda Barrie Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Marjorie Holmes Ensemble Actor
Bernard Bresslaw Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Len Fincham Writer
Lawrie Wyman Writer
Production team
Ernest Maxin Director
Bryan Sears Producer

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