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Episodes 62
A documentary of the restoration of the lost episodes of Series 1
Read MoreMarty Feldman talks with Eric Morecambe
Read MoreAn audio only studio recording of the famous Christmas '71 special with Andre Previn
Read MoreEric and Ernie give an interview to the BBC World Service
Read MoreS01E02 Deleted Scenes
Deleted Scenes from Series 1 Episode 2
Read MoreEpisode 3
Tonight Eric and Ern welcome as their guests the all-girl singing group The Paper Dolls and the Trio Athene from Greece, whose TV appearances here have established them as firm favourites. They'll be performing that typical Greek song 'Lefteris'. Eric and Ern will be having quite an energetic evening, with a few rounds in the boxing ring, and a visit to a nudist colony. With Jenny Lee-Wright, Ann Hamilton and Jimmy Lee.
Read MoreS01E04 Surviving Footage
Surviving footage from the otherwise lost Series 1 Episode 4.
Read MoreThe Lost Tapes: Episode 2
Sketches and stand-up comedy from Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise from 1968. Ronnie Carroll joins Eric and Ernie in two sketches - Irish of course! - and sings Once upon a Time. Kenny Ball plays Samantha from High Society.
Read MoreS01E06 Deleted Scene
A scene cut from Series 1 Episode 6.
Read MoreThe Lost Tapes: Episode 1
Sketches and stand-up comedy from Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise from 1968, remarkably restored after being feared lost for decades. Among Eric and Ernie's guests in this episode is Michael Aspel. Chris Langford, a new face to television, sings an old favourite - Old Devil Moon, and regulars Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen play Shine.
Read MoreEpisode 7
Among Eric and Ernie's guests tonight will be Michael Aspel. Chris Langford, a new face to television, will be singing an old favourite, 'Old Devil Moon', and regulars Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen will play 'Shine'. Also starring Jenny Lee-Wright, Jimmy Berryman and Lesley Roach.
Read MoreEpisode 8
Special guest Matt Monro sings 'On a Clear Day' and joins Eric and Ernie in their none-too-successful attempts to put on a musical. With Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Jenny Lee-Wright, Sandra Fehr, George Fisher, Jane Bartlett, Thelma Bignall and Linda Hotchkin.
Read MoreThe Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1969)
A laughter-packed holiday special starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Eric and Ernie's guests: Susan Hampshire, Frankie Vaughan, Fenella Fielding, Nina, The Pattersons, Sacha Distel, Alan Curtis, Diane Keen, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Featuring Deryck Guyler, Frank Thornton and Ann Hamilton with Janet Webb, Rex Rashley.
Read MoreThe Lost Tape
As a Christmas treat for comedy fans, this is a complete episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show that had been considered lost for over 50 years. Eric’s son Gary Morecambe discovered the programme in an unmarked film can in 2020, and now it has been lovely restored and can be enjoyed in full for the first time since being broadcast on 8 October 1970. The show, written by the legendary Eddie Braben, was episode 1 of Eric and Ernie’s first series to appear on BBC1, and was originally watched by over 14 million viewers. As well as some classic sketches from Eric and Ernie, the show also features songs and music from Paul Anka, Patricia Lambert, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and the boys themselves rounding things off with a burst of Bring Me Sunshine.
Read MoreThe Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1970)
A laughter-packed holiday special with a star-studded array of guests. Peter Cushing, William Franklyn, Nina, Eric Porter, Edward Woodward and featuring Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Alan Curtis, with Rex Rashley and Janet Webb.
Read MoreEpisode 2
Eric and Ernie's special guests Arthur Lowe, Robert Young and Susan Maughan. Featuring Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Rex Rashley, Frank Tregear and Janet Webb. Guest appearances of John Le Mesurier, John Laurie, James Beck, Arnold Ridley and Ian Lavender.
Read MoreEpisode 2
Captain Michell and Sgt Wise of the French Foreign Legion are holding out against great odds. Relief is on the way - but it turns out to be Pte Eric complete with deck chair and rubber duck in search of a holiday camp. Eric and Ernie's special guests Keith Michell, Design, and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Christine Shaw, Angie Grant and Janet Webb.
Read MoreEpisode 6
Ernie is writing his memoirs. Eric is interested until he learns that Ernie intends to make no mention of his partner. Eric and Ernie's special guests Tom Jones, Design, and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Gordon Clyde, Rex Rashley and Janet Webb.
Read MoreThe Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1971)
A star-studded holiday special with special guests Shirley Bassey, Andre Previn, Glenda Jackson, and featuring Los Zafiros, Ann Hamilton with Arthur Tolcher. Guest appearances of Frank Bough, Robert Dougall, Dick Emery, Cliff Michelmore, Patrick Moore, Michael Parkinson, Eddie Waring.
Read MoreThe Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1972)
With guests Glenda Jackson, Jack Jones, Vera Lynn, Pete Murray and Kenny Ball alongside cameos from previous guests who've faced difficulty gaining employment in acting since last appearing...
Read MoreEpisode 4
Ernie's play tonight stars Susan Hampshire, who accompanies her famous explorer father and her fiancé, newspaperman Scoop Morecambe, in a dangerous expedition to capture and bring back to London Zoo the 'Mighty Konga'. Susan, no beginner to dealing with animals as film fans will know, finds Scoop Morecambe more difficult to tame. Don't miss Ern's brilliant - his own word - portrayal of the intrepid explorer! The musical guests are Georgie Fame, Alan Price and The Settlers.
Read MoreEpisode 8
Ernie performs his Hollywood impressions, Eric tries to get him to join his special cinema club, and the pair visit the bank to secure Ernie’s inheritance. Guests: Wilma Reading, Springfield Revival featuring Allan Cuthbertson, Ann Hamilton with Jan Rossini.
Read MoreEpisode 10
Ernie decides to get himself a new showbiz partner in Roy Castle. Meanwhile, Eric gets himself a wig in order to impress a lady. With Pete Murray, Anne Murray and The Pattersons.
Read MoreEpisode 11
Eric and Ernie attempt some Greek dancing with Nana Mouskouri, The Sooty Show is spoofed, and the Black and White Minstrels perform. Featuring Harry Corbett and George Hamilton IV.
Read MoreEpisode 12
Ernie Wise reads excerpts from Dickens, Alan Price and Georgie Fame perform You Are My Sunshine, and Peter Cushing pops by to demand his payment. Eric and Ernie end their series - but not fast enough to elude a guest from their past...
Read MoreThe Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1973)
A star-studded holiday special starring Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise and special guests Vanessa Redgrave, Hannah Gordon, the New Seekers and John Hanson. With guest appearances from Yehudi Menuhin, Rudolf Nureyev, Laurence Olivier and Andre Previn.
Read MoreParkinson Takes a Christmas Look at Morecambe & Wise (1974)
With highlights from their award-winning shows, starring Shirley Bassey, Peter Cushing, Glenda Jackson, Tom Jones and Andre Previn.
Read MoreThe Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1975)
A star-studded holiday special starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, with special guests Diana Rigg, Des O'Connor, Gordon Jackson, Diane Solomon, Robin Day, Brenda Arnau and Pan's People.
Read MoreThe Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1976)
Guest stars include Elton John, The Nolans and Angela Rippon in addition to The Sweeney stars John Thaw and Dennis Waterman, playing both British and German soldiers in a World War II comic sketch.
Read MoreThe Music of Morecambe and Wise
Eric and Ernie talk with Michael Parkinson and introduce some of the musical highlights of the Morecambe and Wise shows over the years, featuring Vanessa Redgrave, Cliff Richard, Diana Rigg and Angela Rippon.
Read MoreThe Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1977)
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise star with Paul Eddington, Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Elton John, Francis Matthews, Angharad Rees, Kenneth Kendall, Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, John Laurie, Michael Aspel, Eddie Waring, Richard Whitmore, Barry Norman, Richard Baker, Frank Bough, James Hunt, Angela Rippon and Peter Woods.
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