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| Morecambe & Wise On The Television
Many documentaries have been made about Eric and Ern
Here are details about them, plus other shows they appeared in..
The Show What Paul Merton Did
Broadcast on 2nd January 2009,Paul Merton hosts this hour long special, looking
at the lasting appeal of Morecambe on Wise through clips and guest interviews.
The Man Who Made Eric and Ernie
Broadcast on 25th December 2008, this tribute to Sir Bill Cotton covers his work
in at the BBC and his influence on shows like Morecambe and Wise.
Morecambe & Wise - In Their Own Words
Broadcast on New Years Day 2008, this one hour special aimed to tell the story
of Britain’s best loved double act through their own words...
Morecambe & Wise - The Greatest Moment
Broadcast to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the 77 Christmas show that
reached a staggering 28 million viewers, this 90 minute UK Gold special was
really two programmes in one....
Parkinson
Eric and Ern appeared on the Parkinson Show 1972 along with Racel Welch.
Segments of the footage have often been played in other documentaries, but the
whole footage has not been released. It was re-shown for a Parkinson special in
1999.
Local Heroes
In a programme about, strangely enough, local heroes, this episode
concentrates on Morecambe, and there is no greater hero of Morecambe than Eric.
Narrated by Glenda Jackson, it takes us on a journey from the first time they
met, to the new stage show "Play What I Wrote".
The Unseen Eric Morecambe
Tied in with the book release, this TV documentary contained much that was in
the earlier Heart and Soul one, but with added extras. There is a look inside
Eric's study, previously unreleased photographs and home video plus recording of
Eric working through ideas for the shows.
The Heart and Soul of Eric Morecambe
Probably the best documentary about Eric. Many stars appear in this 60 minute
special, telling of their times with the great man like Des O'Connor and Dave
Alan. Eric's family are also interviewed about home life, and this is
supplemented by many home video clips.
The Unforgettable Eric Morecambe
This particular 60 minute episode concentrated on Eric, and attempts to explain
who he was as a person and why he was so popular.
Omnibus: Fools Rush In
A documentary following Eric and Ern through 2 weeks of rehearsals and to the
recording of one of their shows. Features the process of writing, rehearsing,
changing and finally broadcasting several routines to appear in the show. A
great behind the scenes documentary.
The Importance of Being Ernie
Part of the 40 Minute series, this in depth look at Ernie Wise was made after
Eric's death. Ernie talks us through the early days, the success of Morecambe &
Wise and of course life after Eric.
The Story of Light Entertainment: Double Acts
One in a series of specials looking at the story of light entertainment. This
episode looks at double acts.
The Sweeney
In Novemebr 1978 Eric and Ern appeared as themselves in an episode of the hard
hitting cop drama The Sweeney (Episode:Hearts and Minds). The episode was
specially written for them after John Thaw and Dennis Waterman appeared on the
Christmas 1976 Morecambe & Wise show
Adventures of Morecambe & Wise
A TV special hosted by Steven Tompkinson that showed various clips from Eric &
Ern.
Rainbow
Ernie appeared in an episode of the children's TV program Rainbow in 1989.
Life On Mars
Fans of this great programme will have seen and heard the direct references to
Eric and Ern in the first episode of series 2. Featured on the wall behind the
actors was a huge "Keep Britain Tidy" poster. The villain was also prone to
whistling "Bring me sunshine" for some reason.
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