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The Morecambe & Wise Show

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Long-running BBC variety show presented by Britain's best-loved comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Based around irreverent stand-up routines, comedy sketches and comical song and dance numbers involving a stream of beleaguered guests, the series ran for nearly a decade from 1968 to 1977 and included sketches such as 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'The Breakfast Stripper'.

Sep 2, 19689 seasons62 episodesEndedEN

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Eric Morecambe

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Ernie Wise

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Seasons

Series 1

8 episodes

Premiered Sep 2, 1968

Series 2

4 episodes

Premiered Jul 27, 1969

Series 3

7 episodes

Premiered Jan 14, 1970

Series 4

6 episodes

Premiered Jul 1, 1970

Series 5

7 episodes

Premiered Apr 8, 1971

Series 6

6 episodes

Premiered Sep 19, 1971

Series 7

12 episodes

Premiered Jan 5, 1973

Series 8

6 episodes

Premiered Sep 27, 1974

Series 9

6 episodes

Premiered Jan 7, 1976

Episodes

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Ep 1

Episode 1

Sep 2, 1968

The first of a new series, starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Guest artists, Georgia Brown, Los Zafiros, Jenny Lee-Wright and Bettine Le Beau.

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Ep 2

Episode 2

Sep 9, 1968

Guest artists, Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band, Roy Budd with Jenny Lee-Wright, Sheila Bernette, Caron Gardner, Bettine Le Beau, Judy Robinson, Tina Martin, Jenny Russell.

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Ep 3

Episode 3

Sep 16, 1968

Tonight Eric and Ern welcome as their guests the all-girl singing group The Paper Dolls and the Trio Athene from Greece, whose TV appearances here have established them as firm favourites. They'll be performing that typical Greek song 'Lefteris'. Eric and Ern will be having quite an energetic evening, with a few rounds in the boxing ring, and a visit to a nudist colony. With Jenny Lee-Wright, Ann Hamilton and Jimmy Lee.

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Ep 4

Episode 4

Sep 23, 1968

This week's special guest, Bruce Forsyth, with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and Jenny Lee-Wright.

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Ep 5

Episode 5

Sep 30, 1968

Ronnie Carroll joins Eric and Ernie in two sketches - Irish of course! Also singing 'Once Upon a Time'. Kenny Ball plays 'Samantha' from High Society. With Jenny Lee-Wright, Michele Barrie, Jane Bartlett, Wendy Hillhouse and Bebe Robson.

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Ep 6

Episode 6

Oct 7, 1968

In tonight's show Edmund Hockridge joins Eric and Ernie in a hilarious Desert Song spoof. He also sings the solo Cole Porter number 'I've Got You Under My Skin'. With Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen and Jenny Lee-Wright.

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