Two Of A Kind. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Associated Television
Two Of A Kind

Two Of A Kind

  • TV sketch show / stand-up
  • ITV1
  • 1962 - 1963
  • 26 episodes (2 series)

A familiar mix of sketch, stand-up and special guests starring comedy legends Morecambe & Wise. Also features Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

Two Of A Kind. Image shows from L to R: Dick (Dick Hills), Sid (Sid Green), Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Associated Television

Key details

Genres
Sketch Show, Stand-Up
Broadcast
1962 - 1963
Channel
ITV1
Episodes
26 (2 series)
Stars
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise
Writers
Sid Green and Dick Hills
Director
Colin Clews
Producer
Colin Clews
Company

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise star in their own sketch-based entertainment show, mixing contemporary TV spoofs with musical performances, historical epics, plenty of comic banter, and an array of humourous takes on modern life.

Each episode ends with Eric and Ern trying - and failing - to exit through a different door.

Additional details

Part of

Morecambe & Wise

Also known as
  • The Morecambe And Wise Show
  • Bernard Delfont Presents: Two Of A Kind
Production
Studio
Camera set-up
Multi-camera
Picture
Black and white
Soundtrack
Incidental music throughout the series was provided by Jack Parnell and his orchestra. Kenny Powell was the Series 1 additional musical associate.

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Saturday 30th June 1962 at 9:30pm on ITV1

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