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The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

  • Radio variety
  • BBC Radio 2 / BBC Radio 4
  • 1975 - 1979
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

Popular Radio 2 series based on the duo's TV long-running BBC TV series, The Morecambe & Wise Show, mixing stand-up with sketches and special guests. Stars Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Arthur Tolcher and Ann Hamilton.

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Series 1, Episode 1

The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart and two poets wax lyrical. Guest stars Peters and Lee.

Sketches

Eric's name-change
The facts of life
Peters and Lee (singing When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful)
Byron & Keats in a tearoom
The vicar calls

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 26th January 1975
Time
2pm
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Eric Morecambe Host / Presenter
Ernie Wise Host / Presenter
Arthur Tolcher Self
Ann Hamilton Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Michael Segal Ensemble Actor
Lennie Peters (as Peters and Lee) Musical Performer
Dianne Lee (as Peters and Lee) Musical Performer
Writing team
Eddie Braben Writer
Production team
John Browell Producer

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