The Morecambe & Wise Show

Overview

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'.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

September 2, 1968

Last aired

April 19, 1976

Episodes

62

Network

BBC One, Thames Television

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Creators

Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe