Programme Index

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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Documentaries

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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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Documentaries

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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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Documentaries

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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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Documentaries

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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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Documentaries

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Morecambe and Wise

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 24^th Dec 2011, 20:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 22^nd Oct 2022, 20:00 on BBC Four HD

Available for years

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

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

The Morecambe and Wise Show

Christmas Show 1973

Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Dec 1973, 19:35 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 23^rd Dec 2012, 18:30 on BBC Two England

Available for years

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:: André Previn

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ComedySketch

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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

Available for years

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 Perfect Morecambe and Wise

Christmas Special

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Dec 2013, 19:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sun 18^th Dec 2022, 19:30 on BBC Four HD

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:: André Previn
Producer:: Rory Sheehan
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright

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The Perfect Morecambe and Wise

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 29^th Mar 2014, 20:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Jun 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales

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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Brand

Series

The Perfect Morecambe and 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

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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Brand

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The Perfect Morecambe and Wise

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 15^th Mar 2014, 20:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 22^nd Jan 2022, 20:00 on BBC Two Wales HD

In this compilation of Eric and Ernie's best gags, the duo have a run-in with Henry Cooper, Small Faces perform All or Nothing and Cliff Richard visits the flat. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Eric Morecambe
Performer:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: Small Faces
Performer:: Henry Cooper
Performer:: Cliff Richard
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Rory Sheehan

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Brand

Series

The Perfect Morecambe and Wise

Series 1

Episode 4

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

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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Brand

Series

The Perfect Morecambe and Wise

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 29^th Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 18^th Dec 2022, 19:00 on BBC Four HD

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:: Alec Guinness
Performer:: Penelope Keith
Performer:: Elton John
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Phil Clark

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The Perfect Morecambe and Wise

Series 1

Episode 7

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Sep 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th Feb 2022, 23:05 on BBC Two Wales

Compilation of the best bits of Morecambe and Wise. Eric dons a wig, Tom Jones performs Exactly Like You with some unlikely backing singers and the duo take on Jekyll and Hyde. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Eric Morecambe
Performer:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: Tom Jones
Performer:: Judi Dench
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Phil Clark

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Brand

Series

The Perfect Morecambe and Wise

Series 1

Episode 8

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 12^th Sep 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Mar 2024, 20:10 on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 7 months

A compilation of the best bits of Morecambe and Wise. Eric takes on the demanding role of Hamlet, and the boys re-enact a classic scene from Singin' in the Rain. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Eric Morecambe
Performer:: Ernie Wise
Performer:: Flora Robson
Performer:: Cilla Black
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright
Producer:: Rory Sheehan

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The Morecambe and Wise Show

Christmas Show 1971

Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 25^th Dec 1971, 20:00 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Mar 2024, 21:35 on BBC Four HD

Available for years

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 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

Available for years

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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