The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968)
- TV variety / sketch show
- BBC One / BBC Two
- 1968 - 1977
- 70 episodes (9 series)
Sketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.
Some other productions also have this name.
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC
Key details
- Genres
- Variety, Sketch Show
- Broadcast
- 1968 - 1977
- Channels
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Episodes
- 70 (9 series), plus 1 highlights special
- Stars
- Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise
- Writers
- Eddie Braben, Sid Green and Dick Hills
- Directors
- John Ammonds and Ernest Maxin
- Producers
- John Ammonds and Ernest Maxin
- Company
A long-running and hugely successful sketch series starring comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
Peppered with A-list celebrity guests, varied and inspired comedy routines, music, dance and song, the series sees Eric and Ernie taking on theatre, cinema, politics, society, entertainment, comedy itself, and everything else in-between. Not to mention plenty of plays wot Ern' wrote.
Additional details
- Part of
- Also known as
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- Show Of The Week: The Morecambe And Wise Show (Series 2 billed title)
- The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show
- The Morecambe And Wise Christmas Show
- Morecambe & Wise
- Production
- Studio
- Camera set-up
- Multi-camera
- Picture
- Colour
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Monday 2nd September 1968 at 8:10pm on BBC Two
- Most recent repeats
-
- Sunday 17th March 2024 at 9:35pm on BBC4 - Series 6, Christmas Special
- Monday 25th December 2023 at 5:55pm on BBC2 - Series 6, Christmas Special
- Saturday 31st December 2022 at 9:15pm on BBC2 - Series 4, Special