''The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show'' was a
comedy
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variety show
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, transmitted on
BBC Radio 2 in four series from 1975 until 1978. It starred
Eric Morecambe
John Eric Bartholomew, (14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984), known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the double act Morecambe and Wise. The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's d ...
and
Ernie Wise
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 ...
. It was written by
Eddie Braben
Edwin Charles Braben (31 October 1930 – 21 May 2013) was an English comedy writer and performer best known for providing material for Morecambe and Wise. He also worked for David Frost, Ronnie Corbett and Ken Dodd.
Life and career
Brabe ...
and produced by John Browell.
Guest singers appearing on the show included
Peters and Lee
Peters and Lee were a successful British folk and pop duo of the 1970s and 1980s, comprising Lennie Peters (22 November 1931 – 10 October 1992, Enfield, Middlesex) and Dianne Lee (born February 1949).
Background
Lennie Peters (AKA Gary Hall; ...
,
Lynsey de Paul and
Anita Harris.
References
The British Comedy Guide - ''The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show''morecambeandwise.com - Episode GuideBBC Radio 4 Extra - ''The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show''
BBC Radio comedy programmes
Morecambe and Wise
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