The morecambe and wise christmas specials transmitted on bbc1 from 1969 to 1977. Bbc one variety sketch show starring morecambe and wise. Jun 01, 2014 the morecambe and wise christmas special 1970 with guests peter cushing, eric porter, edward woodward, nina van pallandt, kenny ball and his jazzmen, and william franklyn. Getty the comedy duos festive specials used to pull in up to 28million telly viewers and stars such as sir elton john. The legendary comedy duos christmas specials began in 1969, but the phenomenon exploded in 1971 when the first, lavish, extended christmas production was.
They have been described as the most illustrious, and the bestloved, doubleact that britain has ever produced. A variety of sketches finishes with ernies latest play called the adventures of robin hood starring francis matthews as king richard. Apr 25, 2020 the morecambe and wise show ran from 1968 until 1983 and their annual christmas specials became the most highlywatched tv programmes of the era. 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. The bbc christmas special has become a stalwart of the festive television schedule from institutions such as morecambe and wise to the newer comedy talents of. 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. Nov 23, 2010 the bbc christmas special has become a stalwart of the festive television schedule from institutions such as morecambe and wise to the newer comedy talents of the office and gavin and stacey. Morecambe and wise the christmas specials, 1969 1983. With eric morecambe, ernie wise, vanessa redgrave, hannah gordon. Elton john on the morecambe and wise christmas special. The show was hosted each year by a leading star of bbc tv, and featured specially made short seasonal editions typically about 10 minutes long of the previous years most popular. Dec 16, 20 morecambe and wise were once as much a part of christmas as a turkey dinner followed by a family row their endofyear christmas specials were some of the highest rated tv shows of the era and. One nation christmas television joe moran opinion the. Eric surprises the ernie with the new years honours list.
Everything you could possibly want to know about eric morecambe and ernie wise. The play is mademoiselle from imintears, which is set in paris during world war i. Christmas night with the stars dads army wiki fandom. The morecambe and wise annual christmas shows became a national iinstitution, as much a part of christmas as turkey.
Their shows became known for their celebrity guest spots. Elton john francis matthews penelope keith angharad rees stella star. 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 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. Network season series title atv years 196168 season 1. This is an episode summary of british tv comedy show the morecambe and wise show. This was the first show of this title to be broadcast, and ran for a total of nine series, plus eight christmas specials, between 1968 and 1977. Oct 21, 2010 the morecambe and wise christmas specials transmitted on bbc1 from 1969 to 1977. Dick 1 2 batman animated christmas with the joker 1 3 beverly hillbillies home for christmas 1 4 beverly hillbillies no place. Their endofyear christmas specials became wildly popular in the 1970s with the. Bbc two the morecambe and wise show, christmas show. Morecambe and wise complete christmas specials dvd zavvi. With eric morecambe, ernie wise, elton john, des oconnor.
Morecambe and wise are again on tv over the festive season. With viewing figures constantly in the millions, their christmas specials became a national institution. The christmas specials attracted millions of viewers as. Morecambe and wise were once as much a part of christmas as a turkey dinner followed by a family row their endofyear christmas specials were some of. Comedy duos lost shows found after 50 years hidden in sierra leone two missing episodes of the morecambe and wise show, which have not been seen for 50 years, have been. Their partnership lasted from 1941 until morecambe s death in 1984.
The musical guests are the nolans, marian montgomery and elton john. Complete christmas specials on dvd with free delivery from. Download subtitles for christmas special the very best moments from eric and ernies. Bbc two the morecambe and wise show, christmas show 1976. Eric morecambe and ernie wise, usually referred to as morecambe and wise, or eric and ernie, were a british comic double act, working in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Ernies play is called napoleon and josephine with vanessa redgrave as. The christmas specials attracted millions of viewers as well as special guests like angela rippon, seen here. Morecambe and wise christmas shows history of the bbc. Eric morecambe and ernie wise in a christmas special with glenda jackson and vera lynn. The reluctant vampire the reluctant vampire, book 1 by. Wise bring me sunshine sheet music for ukulele chords. Elton john on the morecambe and wise christmas special 1977.
The morecambe and wise christmas special 1970 with guests peter cushing, eric porter, edward woodward, nina van pallandt, kenny ball and his jazzmen, and william franklyn. 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. Their endofyear christmas specials became wildly popular in the 1970s with the 1977 show attracting over 28 million viewers. 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. I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle booksoundtrack. 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. After their 1977 christmas show morecambe and wise left the bbc and signed with thames television. We found subtitles for the program christmas special. 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. This is an episode summary of british tv comedy show the morecambe and wise show, starring morecambe and wise. From 1969 till 1980, with the exception of 1974, the show had endofyear christmas specials, which became such an institution during. 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. A collection of the very best sketches, songs and comedy routines from the muchloved eric morecambe and ernie wise. The musical guests are john hanson, hannah gordon and the new seekers.
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, shirley bassey, glenda jackson. Their partnership lasted from 1941 until morecambes death in 1984. During the morcambe and wise show the writers developed the relationship between the two, with eric as the childlike common man and ernie as the slightly pompous aspiring playwright. After their 1977 christmas show, morecambe and wise. 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. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christmas night with the stars was a television show broadcast each christmas night 25th december by the bbc from 1958 to 1972 with the exception of 1961, 1965 and 1966, and was also revived for a year in 1994. Comedy duos lost shows found after 50 years hidden in sierra leone two missing episodes of the morecambe and wise.
The thames christmas specials volume one 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. Running from 1969 until 1977, the bbc christmas shows were usually on christmas day. From 1969 to 1977 the morecambe and wise christmas show was the. First thames morecambe and wise christmas show, 25th december 1978. With the exception of 1974, there was a morecambe and wise christmas special every year, usually broadcast on christmas day. 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. A tradition that had begun with two of a kind was the invitation to special guests and the.
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