Morecambe and Wise News

Rare Radio Shows

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Rare radio shows from 1976 will be broadcast by BBC Radio 4 Extra. Starting on Monday 8th April, six episodes of The Morecambe and Wise Radio Show will be broadcast again. Four of the episodes have not been broadcast since 1976. This is one to add to your diary.

New Article

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We have added a new article from 1972 entitled A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Boardroom. The artcle appeared in the Sportsworld magazine and focuses on Eric's love of football and of course Luton Town. The article can be found in our Articles section for 1972 or directly read the article here.

New Photograph, Old Statue

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A very kind Morecambe and Wise fan has sent us a photograph of the fibre glass statue, in its original location, Battersea Park, on 4th September 1977. This image is the first one we’ve seen of the statue in it’s very short-lived appearance in the park. Shortly after it was moved due to complaints from residents. The image can be seen in our feature about the statue and our gallery page. Thanks to Stuart for sending us the picture.

Statue Moved

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

After the Miranda Hart program it would seem that the fibreglass statue of Eric and Ern has been moved from its original location that we tracked down in 2007. The bad news is that the new location is unknown (believed to be South Wales). The good news is that it has at last been renovated. It is good to know that it is being looked after.
You can read our original feature about the statue here.

John Ammonds Tribute

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

With the very sad passing of John Ammonds on 13th, as a tribute we are releasing our extensive and exclusive interview with him conducted in 2007. We had not previously released this material by request of John himself, as he used much of the content in his after-dinner speaking and events. He asked we use it only when he no longer did these functions. It was a wonderful and insightful interview with a warm and knowledgeable man. You can read the interview here.

Sad News

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We have been notified through various sources of the very sad passing of John Ammonds, Eric and Ern's producer throughout most of their radio and television days. John was a tremendous character and a very talented producer, having spent a lifetime in the entertainment industry. We will be releasing our full interview with him as a tribute very shortly.
This sad news comes after the passing of another person with Morecambe and Wise connections, Jean Bamforth. Our recent feature (Morecambe, Bamforth and Wise) tells the story of her life and her connection to Eric and Ern.
Our thoughts are with both families at this very sad time.