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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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Morecambe & Wise

The following films, TV and radio programmes were all starring vehicles for the most popular double act in British history, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: Whistledown Radio

Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes

Jon Culshaw presents an unheard treasure trove of vintage recordings by comedy greats Morecambe and Wise.

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

Running Wild

Morecambe and Wise's first television vehicle - and a rare spectacular failure for the pair.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

Double Six

Fast-moving revue series starring and hosted by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

The Morecambe And Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Associated Television TV

The Morecambe And Wise Show

The first successful television format for Morecambe & Wise, a familiar mixture of sketch and stand-up broadcast from 1961 by ATV.

Two Of A Kind. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Associated Television TV

Two Of A Kind

A familiar mix of sketch, stand-up and special guests starring comedy legends Morecambe & Wise.

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

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Towards the end of their career together, Morecambe & Wise took their beloved mix of sketch, song and dance to Thames Television for this series.

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

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Popular Radio 2 series based on the duo's TV long-running BBC TV series, The Morecambe & Wise Show, mixing stand-up with sketches and special guests.

Morecambe And Wise - The Show What Paul Merton Did. Paul Merton. Copyright: Hot Sauce TV

Morecambe And Wise - The Show What Paul Merton Did

Paul Merton looks back and Morecambe and Wise's contribution to comedy. Features archive footage and interviews with A-list fans.

Eric & Ernie. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe (Daniel Rigby), Ernie Wise (Bryan Dick). Copyright: Blue Door Adventures TV

Eric & Ernie

Comedy drama about the pairing of legendary double-act Morecambe and Wise.

The Unseen.... Spike Milligan TV

The Unseen...

Affectionate and frank insights into the lives of comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Spike Milligan.

Lee Mack's All Star Cast. Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron / Arlo Productions TV

Lee Mack's All Star Cast

A Saturday night entertainment show hosted by Lee Mack, featuring sketches, interviews and musical numbers.

Morecame and Wise TV

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television TV

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

2012 documentary series showcases rare and never seen before sketches and routines from much loved double act Morecambe & Wise.

My Hero: Miranda Hart On Eric Morecambe. Miranda Hart. Copyright: BBC TV

My Hero: Miranda Hart On Eric Morecambe

Miranda Hart finds out more about the life of her comedy idol, Eric Morecambe.

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

Morecambe & Wise: The Whole Story

The story of Eric and Ernie, from struggling variety turns to the kings of TV comedy.

Morecambe & Wise In Pieces. Penelope Keith. Copyright: BBC TV

Morecambe & Wise In Pieces

Themed compilations of Morecambe & Wise sketches, presented by Penelope Keith.

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

The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Highlights from the very best moments from Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's lengthy television career.

Morecambe & Wise On Stage. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise TV

Morecambe & Wise On Stage

The only ever fully-recorded stage performance by legendary comedy double act Morecambe & Wise, from Croydon's Fairfield Halls in October 1973.

The Morecambe And Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Associated Television TV

Miranda: Morecambe & Wise And Me

Miranda Hart presents a celebration of the incomparable comedy duo with a countdown of their top 20 greatest TV moments.

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

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show: A Perfect Christmas

A compilation of the best sketches from a decade of The Morecambe & Wise Show Christmas specials.

Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: ITV TV

Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes

A documentary featuring newly rediscovered clips of Morecambe & Wise at the BBC.

BBC Two TV

Beryl Reid

Occasional series of Beryl Reid's favourite comedy sketches and scenes performed afresh.

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

Morecambe & Wise: 30 Funniest Moments

Documentary featuring a countdown of the 30 most popular sketches from Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

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

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Popular Radio 2 series based on the duo's TV long-running BBC TV series, The Morecambe & Wise Show, mixing stand-up with sketches and special guests.

Image shows left to right: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe TV

The Morecambe And Wise Classics

Ernie Wise introduces compilations of classic sketches from The Morecambe And Wise Show.

Radio 2 logo Radio

Wise On The Wireless

Radio show starring Ernie Wise.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

Morecambe & Wise: Fools Rush In

Edition of the arts documentary strand Omnibus charting the creation of a single episode of The Morecambe & Wise Show.

Radio 4 Radio

Not Now Arthur

Stewart Henderson tells the colourful life story of Arthur Tolcher, the man made famous for not playing his harmonica on The Morecambe & Wise Show.

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