Morecambe and Wise News

New Year Update

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a new year and the first mini-backfilling update. In preperation for a site overhaul, which is going to be a mamoth task in its self, we found a couple of things we didn't cover and have now rectified this. You can now find features on The Ernie Wise letter asking Eric to break up the act and a quick run down of the audition songs Eric and Ernie used to sing when they were teenagers.
We have also added The Unforgettable Ernie Wise to the On TV section.
We wish all site visitors a fruitful new year.

Xmas Television

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

This year seems like a bumper one for Morecambe and Wise shows and as usual we have compiled the shows available into a handy single page. We will keep this updated as we find out more.
Morecambe & Wise Xmas Schedule

Ernie Documentary

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A new documentary about the life of Ernie Wise is currently being made that will air on Boxing Day 7pm on ITV1.
Press Release: The Unforgettable Ernie Wise
Ernie Wise was one part of the most popular and enduring double act this country has ever produced. A successful child star by the time he was twelve, he went on to become a consummate comedian and foil as one half of Morecambe and Wise. Behind the scenes, Ernie was a passionate traveler and from the 1950s onwards filmed his travels across Europe with his wife Doreen, and his trips to America and Australia with Eric. Using this previously unseen home movie footage and personal photographs, this one hour special reveals a man whose offstage life was as important to him as his fame. Friends, family and co-stars remember him as a charming and loyal friend.

Sullivan DVD

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A new DVD of the American entertainment legend, The Ed Sullivan Show, has been released that features early appearences by Eric and Ernie. The DVD, like the previous one that captured the Beatles early in their careers, is aimed at rock fans with the focus firmly on The Rolling Stones.
Because the shows are fully in tact however, we also get to see the other acts that appeared with them, including Morecmabe and Wise. The DVD contains two appearences from 2nd May 1965; Wrong Trousers and Boom Oo Yatta Ta.
Thanks to Roy for letting us know about this release.
The DVD is currently on Amazon.com (not uk) but may see a PAL release.

Cleaning Eric

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder how the statue of Eric is kept clean? The bronze, larger than life statue stands on the seafront and is open to the elements all year round, not to mention the hundreds of people who touch, hug and even kiss him. One website visitor found out whilst at the resourt and sent us this link to a video he took. Watch the video here.
Thanks to David for sending us this link.

More Awards

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Eric and Ernie, the BBC drama by Victoria Wood has been given 3 nominations for this year’s RTS (Royal Television Society) awards. The awards are to be held at London's Savoy Hotel on 21 November and will be hosted by Myleene Klass. We wish everyone involved in the great production the very best of luck.