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

The Morecambe & Wise Show (1978)

  • TV variety / sketch show
  • ITV1
  • 1978 - 1983
  • 34 episodes (4 series)

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

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

Key details

Genres
Variety, Sketch Show
Broadcast
1978 - 1983
Channel
ITV
Episodes
34 (4 series)
Stars
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise
Writers
Eddie Braben, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise
Directors
John Ammonds and Mark Stuart
Producers
John Ammonds and Mark Stuart
Company

Additional details

Part of

Morecambe & Wise

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 3rd September 1980 at 8pm on ITV1
All previous repeats
  • Thursday 24th December 2015 at 8:55pm on C5 - Series 2, Christmas Special
  • Friday 23rd December 2011 at 9:00pm on C5 - Series 1, Christmas Special
  • Saturday 10th December 2011 at 10:05pm on C5 - Series 2, Christmas Special

Recording details

  • Teddington Studios

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