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The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC
The Morecambe & Wise Show

The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968)

  • TV variety / sketch show
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 1968 - 1977
  • 70 episodes (9 series)

Sketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.

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The Morecambe & Wise Show features

The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Andre Previn. Copyright: BBC

The Prelude of Mr Preview: How André Previn won over Morecambe & Wise

We've all seen André Previn on the 1971 Morecambe & Wise Christmas special countless times. The recorded Grieg sketch, however, is but the tip of the iceberg.

The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC History

The Morecambe & Wise Show - Unseen pictures

To celebrate 50 years of The Morecambe & Wise Show, the BBC has released a stunning collection of previously unseen images of the comedy duo.

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