Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe

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Eric and Ernie are at the top of their game - then tragedy strikes.

Morecambe and Wise’s act closes in Tewkesbury as Ernie gets the call he's been dreading. Concluded by Penelope Keith.

At the height of the duo's brilliant career, Eric Morecambe has a serious heart attack, and a fatal one in 1984. 

After a partnership of five decades, Ernie will spend the rest of his life looking for Eric.

The story of Morecambe and Wise written by Louis Barfe.

Abridged by Libby Spurrier.

Concluded by Penelope Keith.

Producer: Celia de Wolff

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2021.

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