Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe

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Morecambe and Wise perform the most memorable sketch of their lives.

Eric and Ernie’s producer books a musician for one of their shows - and the rest is history. Read by Penelope Keith.

'How long do you want him for?'  

Conductor André Previn's agent says his client can't possibly rehearse with Eric and Ernie for a whole week!?!  

Before long, other well-known folk are longing to get the call inviting them on to the BBC's Morecambe and Wise Show - including TV news anchors - all frustrated song and dance performers!

The story of the 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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