Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe

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Eric and Ernie get a radio show in post-war London.

Eric and Ernie are back in post-war London with an agent, leading to their first radio show. Read by Penelope Keith.

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise are back in London after the war.

An agent is now finding them work, leading to their first radio show and a trip to Australia with their new wives.  

Story of the much-loved comic duo written by Louis Barfe. 

Abridged by Libby Spurrier.

Read by Penelope Keith.

Producer:  Celia de Wolff

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

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