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 and Arthur Tolcher.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2

Eric reckons Ern needs to spruce-up his act - so how about writing a musical? Guest star Salena Jones.

Sketches

What does Ernie do?
Marriage guidance counsellor
Salena Jones (singing When You Smile)
Ernie meets a poet
Morecambe & Wise sing Following You Around

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 2nd February 1975
Time
2pm
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 7th June 2012 8:00am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 7th June 2012 12:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 7th June 2012 7:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 11th February 2014 8:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 11th February 2014 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 11th February 2014 7:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 16th July 2015 8:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 16th July 2015 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 16th July 2015 7:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 1st January 2017 8:30am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 1st January 2017 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 28th January 2023 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 28th January 2023 2:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 28th January 2023 8:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 29th January 2023 4:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Eric Morecambe Self
Ernie Wise Self
Arthur Tolcher Self
Guest cast
Ann Hamilton Self
Salena Jones Self
Michael Ward Self
Writing team
Eddie Braben Writer
Production team
John Browell Producer

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