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The Morecambe & Wise Show

  • TV Series
  • 1978–19831978–1983
  • 30m
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Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in The Morecambe & Wise Show (1978)
  • Comedy
The Morecambe and Wise Show was a comedy sketch show originally broadcast by BBC television and the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise.The Morecambe and Wise Show was a comedy sketch show originally broadcast by BBC television and the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise.The Morecambe and Wise Show was a comedy sketch show originally broadcast by BBC television and the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
980
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  • Stars
    • Eric Morecambe
    • Ernie Wise
    • Frank Coda
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    • Eric Morecambe
    • Ernie Wise
    • Frank Coda
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    Eric Morecambe
    Eric Morecambe
    • Selfas Self…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1978–1983
    Ernie Wise
    Ernie Wise
    • Selfas Self…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1978–1983
    Frank Coda
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980–1981
    Gemma Craven
    Gemma Craven
    • Michelle, Ernie's Au Pairas Michelle, Ernie's Au Pair…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1980–1983
    Ann Hamilton
    • Deirdreas Deirdre…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978–1980
    Hannah Gordon
    Hannah Gordon
    • Selfas Self…
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Suzanne Danielle
    Suzanne Danielle
    • Nestaas Nesta…
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson
    • Selfas Self…
    1 episode1 ep • 1979
    Valerie Minifie
    • Ethelas Ethel
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980–1981
    Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978–1980
    Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 1978
    Donald Sinden
    Donald Sinden
    • Butler of the Year Judgeas Butler of the Year Judge
    1 episode1 ep • 1978
    David Frost
    David Frost
    • Self - Intervieweras Self - Interviewer
    1 episode1 ep • 1979
    David Prowse
    David Prowse
    • Cosmo the Giantas Cosmo the Giant
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Peter Barkworth
    Peter Barkworth
    • Hamletas Hamlet…
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Tessa Wyatt
    Tessa Wyatt
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Terry Wogan
    Terry Wogan
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 1980
    Deryck Guyler
    Deryck Guyler
    • Oswold Stringeras Oswold Stringer…
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    The Morecambe and Wise Show was a comedy sketch show originally broadcast by BBC television and the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise.
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    • Trivia
      After a nine year run at the BBC various cutbacks meant that their expensively mounted TV shows came under fire. The duo refused to cut corners or compromise resulting in them being asked to be released from their contracts. The BBC did this and Morecambe and Wise took their talents to Thames Television, who were part of the ITV network. Thames had offered the duo a decent deal which they picked up on. The show on ITV did well enough although many people consider their best work to have been in their BBC days. The show ran until the early 1980s at which point Eric was in poor health and was told to slow down. He went into semi retirement, made one TV movie with Ernie (Night train to Murder) for Thames Television and died in May 1984 shortly after filming had been completed. The movie was shown on ITV during Christmas 1984 and was dedicated to him.
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    3/10
    Weren't the least bit funny
    A middle class double act of the 70s and early 80s, that provided pantomime type light hearted entertainment. But funny, no. What was funny about moving his glasses sideways, people who laughed and clapped at this must have been slaves. Sort of later day British version of Abbott and Costello.
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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1978 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Teddington Studios, Teddington, Middlesex, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Thames Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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