1970 Christmas Show (25 Dec. 1970)

The musical guests are Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, Eric Porter, Nina van Pallandt, and Edward Woodward. Eric and Ernie exchange gifts, Peter Cushing wants his money. William Franklyn stars in Ernie's new play 'The Three Musketeers'.

Writer:

Eddie Braben

Stars:

Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Peter Cushing

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Eric Morecambe	...	Himself
Ernie Wise	...	Himself
Peter Cushing	...	Himself
William Franklyn	...	Himself
Nina van Pallandt	...	Herself (as Nina)
Eric Porter	...	Himself
Edward Woodward	...	Himself
Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen	...	Themselves / Performer ("Hello Dolly") (as Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen)
Ann Hamilton	...	Herself / Queen Anne
Alan Curtis
Rex Rashley	...	John Wayne
George Day
John Higgins
Clinton Morris
Janet Webb	...	Diva

Storyline

Ernie starts the show talking about the real spirit of Christmas and exchange presents with Eric. Eric tries a magic trick. Peter Cushing arrives wanting payment for a previous appearance on the show. Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen perform "Hello Dolly". Eric and Ernie invite Ann Hamilton around for a Christmas dinner. Eric Porter arrives looking for work. He ends up singing and dancing to "If They Could See Me Now" with Eric and Ernie. Nina van Pallandt sings "Both Sides, Now". She then sings "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)" with some hindrance by Eric and Ernie. Eric and Ernie introduce John Wayne. Edward Woodward sings "The Way You Look Tonight". William Franklyn stars as Athos in Ernie's new play 'The Three Musketeers'.

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Plot Keywords:

tv special | double act | christmas | sketch comedy

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 1970 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

62 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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