| News: Network DVD
It looks like Network are making another attempt to released some Morecambe and Wise material. Advertised on various websites such as HMV and Amazon is The Morecambe and Wise Show - Series 1 complete. The 2 disc set runs in at 365 minutes and is set for release 17th March 2008. If its series 1 of the ATV shows or the Thames shows, we are not sure. More soon…
Posted:20/12/2007 | |
| News: Free DVD
Yes - you can get your own free Morecambe and Wise DVD right now. All you have to do is buy the Radio Times and send off a few stamps and you should get back a DVD featuring Morecambe and Wise and the Two Ronnies. Ours in on its way and we will put full details in the DVD section soon.
Posted:20/12/2007 | |
| News: Series 4 DVD
The next DVD series release of the BBC shows, series 4, which was due to be released March 2008, has been put back to April. This is only an approx. date and the full details are yet to be announced.
Posted:20/12/2007 | |
| News: New Years Day TV
Jonathan Ross will be introducing a 1 hour show at 6pm on New Years Day on BBC1. It will cover the story of Morecambe and Wise as they told it themselves through TV clips, interviews and appearances. It promises rare radio material and newly uncovered correspondence from the BBC archives. Well worth watching, so keep an eye out and we just hope you have recovered from the previous night by then.
Posted:14/12/2007 | |
| News: December Update
Our December update and do we have some goodies for you… Check out our recent interview with Gary Morecambe in MP3. Also there has been a huge database update with loads of new content. We still have more to add, but we thought we would release what we have now. Hope you enjoy it.
Posted:03/12/2007 | |
| News: Xmas TV
It looks like we are in for a treat this festive season. Both UK Gold and the BBC are both broadcasting Morecambe and Wise specials. Details are a little thin at the moment but the UK Gold one goes out 2nd December at 9pm and will probably be repeated a few times over Xmas.
Posted:26/11/2007 | |
| News: Are You Listening?
Listeners to BBC Radio Lancashire yesterday (21st Nov) around 5:15pm may have heard us on the John Gillmore show. We were in Morecambe to interview Gary (Eric`s son) and Mike Fountain (Eric`s driver) for the website. Our interviews with Gary and Mike will be published soon. Gary was in Morecambe to re-create an old photograph with an Eric look-alike which was broadcast on Granada Reports.
Posted:22/11/2007 | |
| News: Xmas Competition
Hurrah! We have launched our brand new competition. You can win a copy of the new Morecambe and Wise Christmas DVD by entering our simple compo. Why not give it a try, just one simple question and it could be yours. Go on… you know it makes sense.
Posted:13/11/2007 | |
| News: Simon…
Simon - please contact us, we have some details about Joyce but your email is bouncing back! On a similar note, anyone contacting us please ensure you enter your email address right. Thanks.
Posted:11/11/2007 | |
| News: Xmas DVD Review
We have just added a review of the brand new Xmas DVD from 2 Entertain. This brilliant 3 disc set is the best Xmas present any Morecambe and Wise fan could wish for. Read the review and go order it now.
Posted:08/11/2007 | |
| News: Site Update
The November updates are now live and we have added a few nice things for you to view. Check out our intrepid trip to find the missing statue and browse the press pack for That Riviera Touch. All this months updates are listed in the Updates section.
Posted:03/11/2007 | |
| News: Confusion Over DVD
There seems to be some confusion over the forthcoming DVD release from 2 Entertain. This BBC DVD, according to the official press release (see DVD page) is to contain the Christmas shows from 1969 to 1977 (the BBC shows). Now, posted on the BBC shop site, it claims to contain the Thames Christmas shows! UPDATE: The BBC had made an error and have now corrected it.
Posted:02/11/2007 | |
| News: UKTV Gold
UKTV Gold are inviting viewers to vote for their favourite Morecambe and Wise routine. The winning sketches will be announced in early December shortly followed by a special programme. Click here to view the UK Gold advert or visit their website to view details and to vote.
Posted:11/10/2007 | |
| News: Competition
We have launched our new competition. You can now win a copy of the brand new Morecambe & Wise book, Untold. All you have to do is answer three questions - easy. Why not give it a try, you've got nothing to loose.
Posted:06/10/2007 | |
| News: Untold Review
It is not often a new book comes out about Morecambe and Wise, but October saw the realese of Untold. This stunning book covers the early lives of Eric and Ern as they learnt their trade through the variety theatres of the UK. Read our review, then buy the book - or better still, try and win a copy in our competition coming soon.
Posted:04/10/2007 | |
| News: Site Update
Here it is - our October update. We have lots of good things for you this month including the concluding part of our Eddie Braben interview. We have news of a new competition, new articles and the offical press release for the Christmas DVD.
Posted:01/10/2007 | |
| News: DVD Delayed
We have news from Network that the previously advertised DVD set will not be released this year. As to when it will be released, or wht the actual content is, we will have to wait and see. As one of the companies involved was Freemantle, we assume the contents will be from the Thames archive, but we'll keep you informed on any progress.
Posted:28/09/2007 | |
| News: Site Update
We have our monthly update ready for you with some really nice additions. Sadly we didn`t have enough time to finish off the Ann Hamilton interview, but we have got a short Kenny Ball interview for you to read. Also check out the Press Packs feature and the Nignog Review feature. All updates are listed on the Site Updates page.
Posted:07/09/2007 | |
| News: Ann Hamilton Interview
We have just completed an interview with Eric and Ern's leading lady, Ann Hamilton. We are now in the process of putting it all together,and hopefully it will be ready soon. In it she talks about her start in showbusiness, meeting and working with Eric and Ern and a lot lot more. Don't miss it.
Posted:28/08/2007 | |
| News: Xmas DVD Release
The release date for the new Xmas Special DVD has been changed. It will now be available on 12th November from all good (and some not so good) retailers. The 3 disc set contains all of the BBC Xmas shows and should be a welcome release.
Posted:23/08/2007 | |
| News: Series 3 Released
Series 3 of the Morecambe and Wise show has now been released on DVD. Series three ran from January 1970 to April 1970 and consisted of seven shows. During this period they were producing some of their best work. Full review coming soon…
Posted:06/08/2007 | |
| News: Xmas DVD Announced
2entertain, the people behind the current releases of The Morecambe & Wise Shows, have announced that the anticipated Xmas DVD set will be released on 29th October 2007. As yet we do not have confirmed details, but hope to update you soon.
Posted:05/08/2007 | |
| News: Site Update
Here is our large monthly update. We have some gems for you this month including the long awaited Eddie Braben interview, our special short film, Looking Back plus a clip of the boys in America. Lots of other updates and a huge database update that now covers almost all shows.
Posted:01/08/2007 | |
| News: Eddie Braben Interview
We have just completed our interview with one of the best comedy writers in the business, and the first part (of three) will be posted here as part of the next update. Eddie talked about his time with Eric and Ern, his favourite gags and a lot, lot more. Be sure you don't miss it…
Posted:14/07/2007 | |
| News: Site Outage
Some of you will have noticed that our site was offline for a long period of time from 20th (about 8pm) to 21st June. This was because of a server failure at our hosting company. We appologise on their behalf and hope things can get back to normal again.
Posted:22/06/2007 | |
| News: On The Radio
The BBC are currently broadcasting the Morecambe and Wise Radio Show on Radio 7. You can listen online to five episodes of the 1976 series. Well worth a quick listen and the shows are repeated through the day in case you miss them.
Posted:21/06/2007 | |
| News: Petition
A lady called Jane Lindley has created an online petition to have Eric and Ern posthumously knighted. After all they gave us over the years we think this is the least we can give back. So please give a few seconds of your time and point your browser to this page and help the cause.
Posted:23/05/2007 | |
| News: Mr Lonely For TV
As mentioned previously, Gary and Joan Morecambe have now released their interview about the completed script of Mr Lonely. The script, based on Eric's first book is to be made into a TV movie, and they have posted the news on YouTube.
Click here to view the interview.
Posted:14/05/2007 | |
| News: Exclusive
Gary and Joan Morecambe are going on Youtube to announce the finished script of Mr Lonely TV movie. Based on Eric's novel, the script - co-written by Gary Morecambe and Dan Turner - is with Elstree-based production company Magician Pictures. Further information to follow…
Posted:09/05/2007 | |
| News: Site Update
Normally we wouldn't use this space for site updates, but seeing as though 2 whole new sections have been added, we thought we would let you know. First is the all-new eBay section (found in Lots More). Here you will find some of the strange things seen on eBay connected with Morecambe & Wise. Next is a new feature in the Away From Work area with full details and scans of the 1985 Eric Morecambe Memorial Appeal for the RSPB. There are other small updates too..
Posted:01/05/2007 | |
| News: Series 3 DVD
Hot on the heals of the new DVD (see previous news) it would seem that there are more treats on the way. Following on from Series 1 and 2 in June, Play are advertising Series 3 for release in August. As yet no confirmation from the BBC, but we will keep you informed.
Posted:17/04/2007 | |
| News: Exclusive!
We have been allowed to exclusively show, for the very first time, the cover for the new forthcoming book; Morecambe & Wise Untold. The book to be released in October 2007 has been written by William Cook, with assistance and photographs from Gary Morecambe.
The book is the illustrated story of Eric and Ernie’s early years as variety entertainers, and the first ever biography to reveal how they became Britain’s best loved comedy double act. The new cover, along with a synopsis is now viewable in the books section.
Posted:01/04/2007 | |
| News: New DVD
Exciting news. The BBC are to release a new DVD of Morecambe and Wise on 4th June. Titled The Morecambe & Wise Show: Series 1 and 2 - The Surviving Episodes, this hopefully will be the first of many. This item can be pre-ordered from the BBC site, Play or Amazon.
Posted:10/03/2007 | |
| News: Simon Simon
We have added details and a review of Simon Simon, an Eric Sykes-style silent movie made in 1970. Amongst the famous people making guest appearances are Eric and Ern. If you enjoy these types of slapstick films, then why not take a look at the review in the DVD section.
Posted:08/03/2007 | |
| News: Life On Mars
Anyone watching Life On Mars couldn`t have helped but notice the healthy dose of Eric and Ern that appeared in the show. (Series 2, episode 1). We contacted the Keep Britain Tidy Campaign and they very kindly sent us the large poster seen in the show. It is now in the On The Television section.
Posted:19/02/2007 | |
| News: Play Wot I Wrote
The successful stage play, The Play Wot I Wrote is currently touring the UK. Having seen this twice, (London and Manchester) I can safely say it is well worth seeing. Visit the website for tour dates and locations. The Play Wot I Wrote website.
The tour ends April 18th so you better be quick.
Posted:18/02/2007 | |
| News: André Previn
Having contacted several famous people that appeared with Eric and Ern, we were delighted to receive a lovely comment from André Previn. This has now been added to the Feedback section.
Posted:18/02/2007 | |
| News: Mr Lonely Review
We have just added a full review of Eric`s book, Mr Lonely, to the books section. One down, a whole stack more to get through. At present I think we have about 6 or 7 books waiting to get read and added. It`s a hard life !
Posted:17/02/2007 | |
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