TV Show

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Long-running BBC variety show presented by Britain's best-loved comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Based around irreverent stand-up routines, comedy sketches and comical song and dance numbers involving a stream of beleaguered guests, the series ran for nearly a decade from 1968 to 1977 and included sketches such as 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'The Breakfast Stripper'.

TV Show Stats +8%

9 seasons

62 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1968

Rating

TV Show

6.0/10

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Season 1

8 episodes
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Episode 1

Episode 1

Episode 1 • Sep 02, 1968

The first of a new series, starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Guest artists, Georgia Brown, Los Zafiros, Jenny Lee-Wright and Bettine Le Beau.

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Episode 2

Episode 2 • Sep 09, 1968

Guest artists, Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band, Roy Budd with Jenny Lee-Wright, Sheila Bernette, Caron Gardner, Bettine Le Beau, Judy Robinson, Tina Martin, Jenny Russell.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 • Sep 16, 1968

Tonight Eric and Ern welcome as their guests the all-girl singing group The Paper Dolls and the Trio Athene from Greece, whose TV appearances here have established them as firm favourites. They'll be performing that typical Greek song 'Lefteris'. Eric and Ern will be having quite an energetic evening, with a few rounds in the boxing ring, and a visit to a nudist colony. With Jenny Lee-Wright, Ann Hamilton and Jimmy Lee.

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Episode 4

Episode 4 • Sep 23, 1968

This week's special guest, Bruce Forsyth, with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and Jenny Lee-Wright.

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Episode 5

Episode 5 • Sep 30, 1968

Ronnie Carroll joins Eric and Ernie in two sketches - Irish of course! Also singing 'Once Upon a Time'. Kenny Ball plays 'Samantha' from High Society. With Jenny Lee-Wright, Michele Barrie, Jane Bartlett, Wendy Hillhouse and Bebe Robson.

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Episode 6

Episode 6 • Oct 07, 1968

In tonight's show Edmund Hockridge joins Eric and Ernie in a hilarious Desert Song spoof. He also sings the solo Cole Porter number 'I've Got You Under My Skin'. With Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen and Jenny Lee-Wright.

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Season 2

4 episodes
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Episode 1 • Jul 27, 1969

Tonight's special guests: Peter Cushing, Bobbie Gentry, Vince Hill and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Constance Carling and Diana Powell.

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Episode 2

Episode 2 • Aug 10, 1969

Tonight's special guests: Trio Athenee, Malcolm Roberts, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and featuring Ann Hamilton with Janet Webb, Constance Carling and Gilly Fraser.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 • Aug 24, 1969

With guest stars Juliet Mills, Moira Anderson, The Pattersons and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, also featuring Ann Hamilton with Janet Webb and Lynda Thomas.

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Episode 4

Episode 4 • Sep 07, 1969

Eric and Ernie's guests are Edward Woodward, Peter Cushing, Kenneth McKellar, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and featuring Ann Hamilton. With Janet Webb, Karen Burch, Rex Rashley and Richard Scott.

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Season 3

7 episodes
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Episode 1 • Jan 14, 1970

Eric and Ernie's guests Herman's Hermits, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Featuring Ann Hamilton, Robert Webber with Janet Webb, Jenny Lee-Wright.

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Episode 2

Episode 2 • Jan 28, 1970

Ernie leaves home after a practical joke from Eric and Ian Carmichael stars in Frankenstein’s Monster. Music comes from Kenny Ball, The Pattersons and Nina van Pallandt.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 • Feb 11, 1970

Guests include Fenella Fielding, Sacha Distel, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Alan Curtis, Rex Rashley and Diane Keen.

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Episode 4

Episode 4 • Mar 11, 1970

Eric and Ernie's guests Diane Cilento, Vince Hill, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Special guest appearance of Deryck Guyler, and featuring Frank Thornton with Janet Webb.

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Episode 5

Episode 5 • Mar 25, 1970

Guest starring Edward Chapman, Clodagh Rodgers, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Alan Curtis, Eddie Braben and Leslie Murphy.

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Episode 6

Episode 6 • Apr 08, 1970

Written by Eddie Braben, who won the award for the Best British Light Entertainment Script of 1969 from the Writers' Guild of Great Britain for his work on this series. The BBC entry for the Golden Rose of Montreux. Eric and Ernie's special guest, Nina.

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Season 4

6 episodes
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Episode 1 • Jul 01, 1970

With guest stars Janet Webb, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Eric Porter, Jan Daley, Trio Athenee and Michael Ward.

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Episode 2

Episode 2 • Jul 15, 1970

Guest starring Janet Webb, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, George A. Cooper, Kenneth McKellar, Samantha Jones, Margery Mason, Jenny Lee-Wright and Rex Rashley.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 • Jul 29, 1970

Guests include Nina, Craig Douglas, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Jenny Lee-Wright, Thelma Bignell, Lillian Padmore, Melita Clarke, Penny Beeching and Janet Webb.

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Episode 4

Episode 4 • Aug 12, 1970

With guests Fenella Fielding, Ray Stevens, Sylvia McNeill, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Frank Tregar and Leslie Noyes.

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Episode 5

Episode 5 • Aug 26, 1970

Guests include Barbara Murray, Dusty Springfield, Sir Michael Redgrave, Dame Flora Robson, Sir Felix Aylmer, Robin Day, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Bruce and Peter Davis, Ann Hamilton, Alan Curtis, Janet Webb and Penelope Beeching.

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Episode 6

Episode 6 • Oct 08, 1970

A new programme to mark their Thursday night date on BBC1. Eric and Ernie's guests Paul Anka, Patricia Lambert, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Ann Hamilton, Gordon Clyde, Janet Webb and Brychan Powell.

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Season 5

7 episodes
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Episode 1 • Apr 08, 1971

Guests for this episode include Dame Flora Robson, Esther Ofarim, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Peter and Alex, Ann Hamilton, Alan Curtis, David March and Janet Webb.

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Episode 2

Episode 2 • Apr 22, 1971

Eric and Ernie's special guests Arthur Lowe, Robert Young and Susan Maughan. Featuring Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Rex Rashley, Frank Tregear and Janet Webb. Guest appearances of John Le Mesurier, John Laurie, James Beck, Arnold Ridley and Ian Lavender.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 • May 06, 1971

With star guests Frank Ifield, The Settlers, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Richard Caldicot, Michael Ward, Gordon Clyde, Ann Hamilton, Grazina Frame, Brychan Powell and Janet Webb.

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Episode 4

Episode 4 • May 20, 1971

Guests include Jack Jones, Sheila Southern, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Gordon Clyde, Rex Rashley, Grazina Frame, Frank Tregear, Janet Webb and Stanley Mason.

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Episode 5

Episode 5 • Jun 03, 1971

Glenda Jackson, Mary Hopkin, Ronnie Hilton, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton and Janet Webb appear as guest stars.

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Episode 6

Episode 6 • Jun 17, 1971

Eric and Ernie's guests Ian Carmichael, Matt Monro, Kiki Dee, Peter and Alex. Featuring Ann Hamilton with Charles Rayford, Melanie Fraser and Janet Webb.

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Season 6

6 episodes
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Episode 1 • Sep 19, 1971

Francis Matthews, Anita Harris, Robert Young, Ann Hamilton, A. J. Brown, Bert Palmer and Ann Way appear as guests.

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Episode 2

Episode 2 • Sep 26, 1971

Captain Michell and Sgt Wise of the French Foreign Legion are holding out against great odds. Relief is on the way - but it turns out to be Pte Eric complete with deck chair and rubber duck in search of a holiday camp. Eric and Ernie's special guests Keith Michell, Design, and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Christine Shaw, Angie Grant and Janet Webb.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 • Oct 03, 1971

Guests include Cilla Black, Ronnie Carroll, Percy Thrower and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. It is 1981: Eric and Ernie are no longer together. Eric lives in a garret whereas Ernie is president of four banks and has 14 wig boutiques. When they meet...

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Episode 4

Episode 4 • Oct 10, 1971

John Mills plays the part of a senior British officer in charge of an escape attempt from a German POW camp. Eric Morecambe is tunnelling underneath the stove. Also featuring Mrs Mills, Trio Athenee, Arnold Diamond and Tony Melody.

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Episode 5

Episode 5 • Oct 17, 1971

Ernie is entering for a newspaper competition. There is the chance of winning £250... Guest stars include Nina, The Pattersons, Ann Hamilton, Frank Tregear, John Scott Martin, Christine Shaw and Jennifer Watts.

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Episode 6

Episode 6 • Oct 31, 1971

Ernie is writing his memoirs. Eric is interested until he learns that Ernie intends to make no mention of his partner. Eric and Ernie's special guests Tom Jones, Design, and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Gordon Clyde, Rex Rashley and Janet Webb.

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Season 7

12 episodes
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Episode 1 • Jan 05, 1973

First of a new series starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, with their guests Cliff Richard and Vikki Carr.

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Episode 2

Episode 2 • Jan 12, 1973

Legendary comic geniuses Eric and Ernie are joined by guest stars Robert Morley, Vicky Leandros, New World, Ann Hamilton, Reg Lye and Janet Webb.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 • Jan 19, 1973

The show starts with an emergency and the Harpenden String Quartet play a tune. Percy Edwards stars in Summer in the Garden and music is provided by Rostal and Schaefer and Lulu.

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Episode 4

Episode 4 • Jan 26, 1973

Ernie's play tonight stars Susan Hampshire, who accompanies her famous explorer father and her fiancé, newspaperman Scoop Morecambe, in a dangerous expedition to capture and bring back to London Zoo the 'Mighty Konga'. Susan, no beginner to dealing with animals as film fans will know, finds Scoop Morecambe more difficult to tame. Don't miss Ern's brilliant - his own word - portrayal of the intrepid explorer! The musical guests are Georgie Fame, Alan Price and The Settlers.

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Episode 5 • Feb 02, 1973

Frank Finlay stars in Lust over London and Eric visits a record shop with his wife. The musical guests are Design and Wilma Reading.

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Episode 6

Episode 6 • Feb 09, 1973

Eric and Ernie visit a health food shop and The Connoisseurs taste some chips. Featuring Allan Cuthbertson, Frank Williams, Michael Brennan, Raymond Mason and the voice of Mike Yarwood. The musical guests are Alex Welsh and his Band and Helen Reddy.

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Season 8

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Episode 1 • Sep 27, 1974

Eric and Ernie participate on Mastermind and reminisce about their childhoods, while Andre Previn calls at the flat. Starring Magnus Magnusson and Arthur Toicher, with musical guest Wilma Reading.

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Episode 2

Episode 2 • Oct 04, 1974

Eric and Ernie discuss the art of conversation with Ludovic Kennedy and meet a colonel on a train before spending a night at Death Cottage. The music guest is Wilma Reading.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 • Oct 11, 1974

Eric wants to be a pop star and changes his name to Spick Sparkle, while Ernie gets a new secretary. The Syd Lawrence Orchestra and Wilma Reading provide the music.

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Episode 4

Episode 4 • Oct 18, 1974

Eric has lost his voice and the duo are a pair of wine tasters on The Connoisseurs. Ernie talks to Richard Baker about his writing and his latest play is Murder in Mayfair.

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Episode 5

Episode 5 • Oct 25, 1974

Ernie tries to write the show in bed and the pair appear on David Dimbleby’s Talk-In to discuss morals. Opportunity Knocks for Eric alongside Hughie Green. Music is from Wilma Reading.

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Episode 6

Episode 6 • Nov 01, 1974

Eric is the Bard of Harpenden, Ernie talks about his lost love, and June Whitfield stars in the Plantation of Passion. Music is from Wilma Reading.

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Season 9

6 episodes
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Episode 1 • Jan 07, 1976

The first of a new series. Ernie introduces his new play, The Legend of Dick Turpin, and there are appearances from some dancing drunks. With guest stars Gilbert O'Sullivan and The Vernons.

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Episode 2

Episode 2 • Jan 21, 1976

Frankie Vaughan presents his Cabaret with the Harpenden Hot Shots, and Ernie has written a saucy new play. With guest stars Patrick Moore and Michele Dotrice.

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Episode 3

Episode 3 • Feb 11, 1976

The Connoisseurs return to discuss the wonders of the British sausage, The Spinners guest star, and Lena Zavaroni performs Something 'Bout Ya Baby I Like.

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Episode 4

Episode 4 • Mar 10, 1976

There is music from Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, Ernie performs a Scottish Country Sword Dance, and Jackie Darnell guest stars.

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Episode 5

Episode 5 • Mar 24, 1976

Eric quits showbiz after 36 years, because Ernie irritates him. Vincent Zarra and The Karlins guest star, and Eric and Ernie also enjoy a bit of sunbathing.

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Episode 6

Episode 6 • Apr 19, 1976

Eric and Ernie make breakfast to The Stripper, and Maggie Fitzgibbon, Champagne and Diane Solomon guest star.

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