Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 22^nd Mar 2014, 20:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th Feb 2022, 20:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 4 months

In this compilation of the best bits of Morecambe and Wise, Ernie attempts to 'get with it', Eric forgets his Mr Memory and Glenda Jackson brings a touch of class to proceedings. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Eric Morecambe
Performer:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: Yehudi Menuhin
Performer:: Glenda Jackson
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Phil Clark

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The Morecambe and Wise Show

Christmas Show 1976

Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 25^th Dec 1976, 19:45 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 25^th Dec 2016, 17:40 on BBC Two HD

Classic quintessential seasonal viewing from one of the best British comedy duos.

Contributors

Presenter:: Eric Morecambe
Presenter:: Ernie Wise
Participant:: Elton John
Participant:: Des O'Connor
Participant:: John Thaw
Participant:: Dennis Waterman
Participant:: Angela Rippon
Participant:: Kate O'Mara
Participant:: Marian Montgomery
Participant:: The Nolans
Producer:: Ernest Maxin
Director:: Victor Meredith
Writer:: Barry Cryer
Writer:: Mike Craig
Writer:: Lawrie Kinsley
Writer:: Ron McDonnell

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The Morecambe and Wise Show

Christmas Show 1977

Duration: 1 hour, 7 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 25^th Dec 1977, 20:55 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Dec 2017, 17:35 on BBC Two England

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise star with Paul Eddington, Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Elton John, Francis Matthews, Angharad Rees, Kenneth Kendall and Arthur Lowe. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Eric Morecambe
Presenter:: Ernie Wise
Participant:: Paul Eddington
Participant:: Richard Briers
Participant:: Penelope Keith
Participant:: Elton John
Participant:: Francis Matthews
Participant:: Angharad Rees
Participant:: Kenneth Kendall
Participant:: Arthur Lowe
Participant:: John Le Mesurier
Participant:: John Laurie
Participant:: Michael Aspel
Participant:: Eddie Waring
Participant:: Richard Whitmore
Participant:: Barry Norman
Participant:: Richard Baker
Participant:: Frank Bough
Participant:: James Hunt
Participant:: Angela Rippon
Participant:: Peter Woods

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The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 29^th Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th Feb 2022, 20:00 on BBC Two Wales

Available for 3 months

Compilation of the best bits of Morecambe and Wise. Eric and Ernie keep an appointment with psychiatrist Sir Alec Guinness and encounter trouble on the stairs with Penelope Keith. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Eric Morecambe
Performer:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: Sir Alec Guinness
Performer:: Penelope Keith
Performer:: Elton John
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Phil Clark

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The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Series 1

Episode 9

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 19^th Sep 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th Mar 2022, 20:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A compilation of the best bits of Morecambe and Wise. Glenda Jackson takes a starring role in Antony and Cleopatra, and Eric and Ernie perform Moonlight Bay with The Beatles. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Eric Morecambe
Performer:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: Glenda Jackson
Performer:: Hannah Gordon
Performer:: The Beatles
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Phil Clark

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The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 29^th Mar 2014, 20:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th Feb 2022, 19:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

In this compilation of the best bits of Morecambe and Wise, Eric organises a birthday party for Ernie, and Dusty Springfield performs How Can I Be Sure. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Eric Morecambe
Performer:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: Dusty Springfield
Performer:: Peter Cushing
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Rory Sheehan

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Morecambe and Wise

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 24^th Dec 2011, 20:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Dec 2020, 16:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Choice moments of festive fun from Christmas with Morecambe and Wise, assembled from the BBC archives. Featuring moments from a decade of Christmas specials. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Eric Morecambe
Presenter:: Ernie Wise
Executive Producer:: John Whiston
Writer:: Eric Morecambe
Writer:: Ernie Wise

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Comedy

Morecambe & Wise In Pieces

Episode 5: The Sketches

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 18:15 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st Sep 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

Penelope Keith presents a celebration of some of Eric and Ernie's most memorable and well-loved sketches.

Contributors

Presenter:: Penelope Keith
Participant:: Eric Morecambe
Participant:: Ernie Wise
Producer:: Genevieve Dolittle
Director:: Genevieve Dolittle
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright

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Desert Island Discs

Ernie Wise

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 21^st Oct 1990, 12:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th Oct 1990, 09:05 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Listen now

Sue Lawley's castaway is comedian Ernie Wise. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest:: Ernie Wise

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Desert Island Discs

The Intelligence Men

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2007, 13:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2007, 13:00 on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)

Espionage spoof in which comedy duo Morecambe and Wise take on a dangerous international spy ring. Show more

Morecambe & Wise: Song and Dance

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Dec 2012, 19:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 6^th Apr 2015, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Penelope Keith throws a spotlight on Eric and Ernie's passion for music, showcasing the most brilliant Morecambe & Wise routines and unearthing the stories behind them. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Penelope Keith
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Genevieve Dolittle
Participant:: Eric Morecambe
Participant:: Ernie Wise

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Morecambe & Wise In Pieces

Episode 1: Leading Ladies

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 25^th Dec 2013, 20:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 29^th Dec 2017, 19:00 on BBC Two England

Penelope Keith takes an in-depth look at Eric and Ernie, presenting a celebration of their stalwart band of funny women from Glenda Jackson to Angela Rippon. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Penelope Keith
Participant:: Eric Morecambe
Participant:: Ernie Wise
Producer:: Genevieve Dolittle
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright

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Morecambe & Wise In Pieces

Episode 2: The Curtains

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Dec 2013, 20:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 11^th Jan 2014, 20:30 on BBC Two Scotland

Penelope Keith takes an in-depth look at Eric and Ernie, with a celebration of those famous tan-coloured drapes and the great double-act who cross-talked in front of them. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Penelope Keith
Participant:: Eric Morecambe
Participant:: Ernie Wise
Producer:: Genevieve Dolittle
Director:: Genevieve Dolittle
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright

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Morecambe & Wise In Pieces

Episode 3: At Home

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 25^th Jan 2014, 20:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 25^th Jan 2014, 20:30 on BBC Two Scotland

An in-depth look at all things Morecambe and Wise. Penelope Keith presents a celebration of the domestic chaos of Eric and Ernie and their hilarious home life. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Penelope Keith
Participant:: Eric Morecambe
Participant:: Ernie Wise
Producer:: Genevieve Dolittle
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright

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Morecambe & Wise In Pieces

Episode 4: Leading Men

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 20^th Apr 2014, 19:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Mon 21^st Apr 2014, 18:30 on BBC Two Wales

An in-depth look at all things Morecambe and Wise. Penelope Keith presents this celebration of Eric and Ernie, and the men who were brave enough to appear on their show. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Penelope Keith
Participant:: Eric Morecambe
Participant:: Ernie Wise
Producer:: Genevieve Dolittle
Director:: Genevieve Dolittle
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright

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The Morecambe and Wise Show

Christmas Show 1971

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 25^th Dec 1971, 20:00 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 25^th Dec 2021, 19:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 5 months

The classic 1971 Christmas show, featuring the combined talents of Andre 'Preview' Previn, Glenda Jackson, Shirley Bassey, and not forgetting the immortal Eric and Ernie.

Contributors

Actor:: Eric Morecambe
Actor:: Ernie Wise

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ComedySketch

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The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 8^th Mar 2014, 20:45 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th Jan 2022, 19:40 on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 5 months

In this compilation of Eric and Ernie's best gags, the duo have a wardrobe malfunction and play a strange game of table football. Shirley Bassey sings Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Eric Morecambe
Performer:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: Shirley Bassey
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Phil Clark

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The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Christmas Special

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Dec 2013, 19:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sun 26^th Dec 2021, 18:10 on BBC Two England

Available for 5 months

The very best moments from Eric and Ernie's festive specials, including Angela Rippon getting out from behind the news desk and Andre Previn being shown how to play Grieg. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Eric Morecambe
Presenter:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: Des O'Connor
Performer:: Angela Rippon
Performer:: Eric Porter
Performer:: Andre Previn
Producer:: Rory Sheehan
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright

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The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 1^st Mar 2014, 19:45 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st Jan 2022, 20:30 on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 5 months

In this compilation, Eric and Ernie go back to 1963, John Thaw sends the duo on a dangerous mission, and Vanessa Redgrave dances a mean fandango. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Eric Morecambe
Performer:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: John Thaw
Performer:: Vanessa Redgrave
Performer:: Des O'Connor
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Rory Sheehan

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The Morecambe and Wise Show

Christmas Show 1973

Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 26^th Dec 2009, 21:10 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 23^rd Dec 2012, 18:30 on BBC Two England

A star-studded holiday special starring Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise and special guests Vanessa Redgrave, Hannah Gordon, the New Seekers and John Hanson. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Eric Morecambe
Presenter:: Ernie Wise
Producer:: John Ammonds
Participant:: Vanessa Redgrave
Participant:: Hannah Gordon
Participant:: John Hanson
Participant:: Arthur Tolcher
Participant:: Yehudi Menuhin
Participant:: Rudolf Nureyev
Participant:: Laurence Olivier
Participant:: Andre Previn

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