Running Wild. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC
Running Wild

Running Wild (1954)

  • TV sketch show / stand-up
  • BBC One
  • 1954
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Morecambe and Wise's first television vehicle - and a rare spectacular failure for the pair. Stars Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Alma Cogan, Ray Buckingham, Hermione Harvey and Amanda Barrie

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 5

Comedy duo Morecambe and Wise present a series of sketches and comedy routines in front of a live audience. With music from Alma Cogan.

Notes

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 16th June 1954
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Eric Morecambe Host / Presenter
Ernie Wise Host / Presenter
Alma Cogan Self
Ray Buckingham Ensemble Actor
Hermione Harvey Ensemble Actor
Amanda Barrie Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Ronnie Hanbury Writer
Denis Gifford Writer
Tony Hawes Writer
Production team
Ernest Maxin Director
Bryan Sears Producer
Michael Yates Production Designer

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