Sadly, there is very little new material to be found here. Elton john on the morecambe and wise christmas special. From 1969 till 1980, with the exception of 1974, the show had endofyear christmas specials, which became such an institution during the 1970s that few. The legendary comedy duos christmas specials began in 1969, but the phenomenon exploded in 1971 when the first lavish, extended christmas production was broadcast.
Dec 22, 2017 eric morecambe and ernie wise were the highestrated bbc christmas day show in eight of the nine years between 1969 and 1977, and they have just topped a survey of christmas tv memories. First thames morecambe and wise christmas show, 25th december 1978. Albums include anthology 1, anthology 1, and anthology 1. Nov 12, 2015 first thames morecambe and wise christmas show, 25th december 1978. Two episode thought lost from the first bbc series have been found in tact in a dereli. Morecambe and wise the christmas specials, 1969 1983 the morecambe and wise annual christmas shows became a national iinstitution, as much a part of christmas as turkey. We have 38 morecambe and wise television torrents for you.
With viewing figures constantly in the millions, their christmas specials became a national institution. Those nice people at 2 entertain, having already released series 1what remained of it, series 2 and series 3, are giving us all fantastic present a stunning 3 disc set containing all of the christmas shows that eric and ernie did for the bbc. Eric morecambe and ernie wise ernest wiseman, 27 november 1925 21 march 1999. The musical guests are angharad rees and elton john. Their partnership lasted from 1941 until morecambe s death in 1984. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Single out now, download from itunes at or the jive aces new music video for the morecambe and wise classic bring. The christmas specials attracted millions of viewers as well as special. The morecambe and wise christmas show on bbc in 1977 scored one of the highest. Felicity kendal, gemma craven, nigel hawthorne, burt kwouk, patrick mower, nanette newman, peter skellern. Aug 27, 20 eric morecambe and ernie wise were a famous british comedy double act, who worked together for over forty years until eric morecambe s death from a heart attack in 1984. Rising damp christmas special 1975 leonard rossiter richard beckinsale don warrington gabrielle rose.
They attracted millions of viewers and had special guests like nina van pallandt, seen here singing merry christmas. With the exception of 1974, there was a morecambe and wise christmas special every year, usually broadcast on christmas day. With eric morecambe, ernie wise, ann hamilton, kenny ball and his jazzmen. Eric morecambe john eric bartholomew, 14 may 1926 28 may 1984 and ernie wise ernest wiseman, 27 november 1925 21 march 1999, known as morecambe and wise and sometimes as eric and ernie, were an iconic english comic double act, working in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Bbc one variety sketch show starring morecambe and wise. Popular features restoring the rolls erics first rolls royce was saved from a scrapyard by carnforth business man. Morecambe and wise christmas special audio sketches 57 minutes 192kbps mp3 slimoo.
Elton john john thaw dennis waterman kate omara the nolans. Eric and ernie exchange gifts, peter cushing wants his money. A variety of sketches finishes with ernies latest play called the adventures of robin hood starring francis matthews as king richard. The morecambe and wise christmas day special was an event not to be missed even the queen as said to have delayed her official dinner to watch it. Beginning in variety, a form of popular british theatre similar to american vaudeville, they progressed to radio and then to television and, less successfully, to films. Network season series title atv years 196168 season 1. Eric morecambe and ernie wise, usually referred to as morecambe and wise or affectionally as eric and ern, were a british comic double act, working in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Here is a mix of some of my favorite moments from the morecambe and wise christmas shows from the bbc in the 1970s.
Bring me sunshine, boom oo yatatata, we get along so easily dont you agree, boom oo yatatata, ton up boy, monthly listeners. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The musical guests are kenny ball and his jazzmen, eric porter, nina van pallandt, and edward woodward. Bbc two the morecambe and wise show, christmas show 1970.
Eric morecambe, ernie wise, eric morecambe, ernie wise, bbc worldwide ltd. This is an episode summary of british tv comedy show the morecambe and wise show, starring morecambe and wise. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The eric morecambe and ernie wise show british comedy guide.
Ernie wise and eric morecambe in the morecambe and wise christmas tv show 1980 picture. The morecambe and wise christmas day special was an event not to be missed even the queen was said to have delayed her official dinner to watch it. We found subtitles for the program christmas special. This compilation of their best festive sketches, songs and playlets covers the years 1969 to 1975, when the bbc shows regularly achieved huge audience ratings. The eric morecambe and ernie wise show set 01 5 episodes audio comedy 192kbps slimoo. I love morecambe and wise i am old enough to remember them on tv in the 1970s and i have watched the repeats over the years too. Morecambe and wise complete christmas specials dvd zavvi. From series two all are penned by eddie braben save for the 1972 and 1976 christmas shows which were penned by john junkin and barry cryer these programmes used a familiar format of opening spot with the duo in front of their familiar tabs, followed by. As part of the popular vintage beeb range, this is a reissue of the classic 1970s vinyl lp. Eric morecambe and ernie wise in a christmas special with glenda jackson and vera lynn. Morecambe and wise the bbc collection all 9 series 5 christmas specials etc eric and ernie dvd box set. Dec 16, 2016 today we like to share a christmas show with you from 1971 where shirley bassey appeared as a special guest on the morecambe and wise show.
Eric morecambe and ernie wise were the highestrated bbc christmas day show in eight of the nine years between 1969 and 1977, and they have just topped a survey of christmas tv memories. Christmas wouldnt be the same without morecambe and wise, and this year 2007 is going to be a bumper year. With eric morecambe, ernie wise, penelope keith, elton john. With eric morecambe, ernie wise, shirley bassey, glenda jackson. Bbc two the morecambe and wise show, christmas show. A new series of specials is currently being filmed about eric and ern. Running from 1969 until 1977, the bbc christmas shows were usually on christmas day. The morecambe and wise christmas specials transmitted on bbc1 from 1969 to 1977. Bringing us sunshine on this recording are erns magnificent body, a visit from the police, and ernies going to be bob hopes chief scriptwriter.
Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. There are a couple of running gags such as carol singing outside no. Eric and ernie would introduce the special guest facing stageleft with their arms out. Morecambe and wise are again on tv over the festive season.
With eric morecambe, ernie wise, peter cushing, william franklyn. This was the second show of this title to feature the pair and was broadcast for a total of four series and seven specials between 1978 and 1983. I love their sketches and songs other famous people in comedy and music younger people too have complimented morecambe and wise over the years and recorded their sketches and songs in respect for morecambe and wise. The farewell speech would be followed by gifts such as flowers, boxes of chocolates and the like. It began airing in 1968 on bbc2, specifically because it was then the only channel broadcasting in colour, following the duos move to the bbc from atv, where they had made two of a kind since 1961. Ernest wiseman, 27 november 1925 21 march 1999, known by his stage name ernie wise, was an english comedian, best known as one half of the comedy duo morecambe and wise, who became a national institution on british television, especially for their christmas specials. The nine series produced between 1968 and 1976 by eric morecambe and ernie wise are generally considered to be their best output. Andre previn on morecambe and wise is still the greatest classical. I remember the morecambe and wise christmas specials being the highlight of our family christmas when i was a child and, even though eric morecambe died when i was only about 12, christmases have never been the same without them.
Ebook the best of morecambe and wise full download. One nation christmas television joe moran opinion the. One of the most successful double acts of all time, morecambe and wise were a staple ingredient of british television for four decades, and nothing showcased their comedic brilliance more memorably than the wonderful christmas specials that enlivened festive viewing for tens of millions of viewers. The morecambe and wise christmas show library of congress. Download morecambe and wise torrent at torrentfunk.
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