The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968) is a comedy, family web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Morecambe & Wise Show online in HD.
The Morecambe & Wise Show — Storyline
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'.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise
- Starring: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise
The Morecambe & Wise Show — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1968-09-02 |
| Seasons | 9 |
| Episodes | 62 |
| Genre | Comedy, Family |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One, Thames Television |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (3 votes) |
The Morecambe & Wise Show — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Episode 1 (1968-09-02) — 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.
- E2: Episode 2 (1968-09-09) — 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.
- E3: Episode 3 (1968-09-16) — 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 fav
- E4: Episode 4 (1968-09-23) — This week's special guest, Bruce Forsyth, with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and Jenny Lee-Wright.
- E5: Episode 5 (1968-09-30) — 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, Michel
- E6: Episode 6 (1968-10-07) — 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 an
- E7: Episode 7 (1968-10-14) — Among Eric and Ernie's guests tonight will be Michael Aspel. Chris Langford, a new face to television, will be singing an old favourite, 'Old Devil Moon', and regulars Kenny Ball a
- E8: Episode 8 (1968-10-21) — Special guest Matt Monro sings 'On a Clear Day' and joins Eric and Ernie in their none-too-successful attempts to put on a musical. With Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Jenny Lee-Wrigh
Series 2
- E1: Episode 1 (1969-07-27) — Tonight's special guests: Peter Cushing, Bobbie Gentry, Vince Hill and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Constance Carling and Diana Powell.
- E2: Episode 2 (1969-08-10) — Tonight's special guests: Trio Athenee, Malcolm Roberts, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and featuring Ann Hamilton with Janet Webb, Constance Carling and Gilly Fraser.
- E3: Episode 3 (1969-08-24) — With guest stars Juliet Mills, Moira Anderson, The Pattersons and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, also featuring Ann Hamilton with Janet Webb and Lynda Thomas.
- E4: Episode 4 (1969-09-07) — Eric and Ernie's guests are Edward Woodward, Peter Cushing, Kenneth McKellar, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and featuring Ann Hamilton. With Janet Webb, Karen Burch,
Series 3
- E1: Episode 1 (1970-01-14) — Eric and Ernie's guests Herman's Hermits, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Featuring Ann Hamilton, Robert Webber with Janet Webb, Jenny Lee-Wright.
- E2: Episode 2 (1970-01-28) — Ernie leaves home after a practical joke from Eric and Ian Carmichael stars in Frankenstein’s Monster. Music comes from Kenny Ball, The Pattersons and Nina van Pallandt.
- E3: Episode 3 (1970-02-11) — Guests include Fenella Fielding, Sacha Distel, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Alan Curtis, Rex Rashley and Diane Keen.
- E4: Episode 4 (1970-03-11) — Eric and Ernie's guests Diane Cilento, Vince Hill, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Special guest appearance of Deryck Guyler, and featuring Frank Thornton with Janet We
- E5: Episode 5 (1970-03-25) — Guest starring Edward Chapman, Clodagh Rodgers, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Alan Curtis, Eddie Braben and Leslie Murphy.
- E6: Episode 6 (1970-04-08) — Written by Eddie Braben, who won the award for the Best British Light Entertainment Script of 1969 from the Writers' Guild of Great Britain for his work on this series. The BBC ent
- E7: Episode 7 (1970-04-22) — With guests Richard Greene, Nana Mouskouri and The Athenians, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Rex Rashley and Janet Webb.
Series 4
- E1: Episode 1 (1970-07-01) — With guest stars Janet Webb, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Eric Porter, Jan Daley, Trio Athenee and Michael Ward.
- E2: Episode 2 (1970-07-15) — Guest starring Janet Webb, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, George A. Cooper, Kenneth McKellar, Samantha Jones, Margery Mason, Jenny Lee-Wright and Rex Rashley.
- E3: Episode 3 (1970-07-29) — Guests include Nina, Craig Douglas, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Jenny Lee-Wright, Thelma Bignell, Lillian Padmore, Melita Clarke, Penny Beeching and Janet Webb.
- E4: Episode 4 (1970-08-12) — With guests Fenella Fielding, Ray Stevens, Sylvia McNeill, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Frank Tregar and Leslie Noyes.
- E5: Episode 5 (1970-08-26) — Guests include Barbara Murray, Dusty Springfield, Sir Michael Redgrave, Dame Flora Robson, Sir Felix Aylmer, Robin Day, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Bruce and Peter Davis, Ann Hamil
- E6: Episode 6 (1970-10-08) — A new programme to mark their Thursday night date on BBC1. Eric and Ernie's guests Paul Anka, Patricia Lambert, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Ann Hamilton, Gordon Clyde, Janet W
Series 5
- E1: Episode 1 (1971-04-08) — Guests for this episode include Dame Flora Robson, Esther Ofarim, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Peter and Alex, Ann Hamilton, Alan Curtis, David March and Janet Webb.
- E2: Episode 2 (1971-04-22) — Eric and Ernie's special guests Arthur Lowe, Robert Young and Susan Maughan. Featuring Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Rex Rashley, Frank Tregear and Janet Webb. Guest ap
- E3: Episode 3 (1971-05-06) — With star guests Frank Ifield, The Settlers, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Richard Caldicot, Michael Ward, Gordon Clyde, Ann Hamilton, Grazina Frame, Brychan Powell and Janet Webb.
- E4: Episode 4 (1971-05-20) — Guests include Jack Jones, Sheila Southern, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Gordon Clyde, Rex Rashley, Grazina Frame, Frank Tregear, Janet Webb and Stanley Mason.
- E5: Episode 5 (1971-06-03) — Glenda Jackson, Mary Hopkin, Ronnie Hilton, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton and Janet Webb appear as guest stars.
- E6: Episode 6 (1971-06-17) — Eric and Ernie's guests Ian Carmichael, Matt Monro, Kiki Dee, Peter and Alex. Featuring Ann Hamilton with Charles Rayford, Melanie Fraser and Janet Webb.
- E7: Episode 7 (1971-07-15) — Guests include Trio Athenee, Design, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Rex Rashley, Gerald Case and Janet Webb.
Series 6
- E1: Episode 1 (1971-09-19) — Francis Matthews, Anita Harris, Robert Young, Ann Hamilton, A. J. Brown, Bert Palmer and Ann Way appear as guests.
- E2: Episode 2 (1971-09-26) — Captain Michell and Sgt Wise of the French Foreign Legion are holding out against great odds. Relief is on the way – but it turns out to be Pte Eric complete with deck chair and ru
- E3: Episode 3 (1971-10-03) — Guests include Cilla Black, Ronnie Carroll, Percy Thrower and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. It is 1981: Eric and Ernie are no longer together. Eric lives in a garret whereas Ernie is
- E4: Episode 4 (1971-10-10) — John Mills plays the part of a senior British officer in charge of an escape attempt from a German POW camp. Eric Morecambe is tunnelling underneath the stove. Also featuring Mrs M
- E5: Episode 5 (1971-10-17) — Ernie is entering for a newspaper competition. There is the chance of winning £250… Guest stars include Nina, The Pattersons, Ann Hamilton, Frank Tregear, John Scott Martin, Chri
- E6: Episode 6 (1971-10-31) — Ernie is writing his memoirs. Eric is interested until he learns that Ernie intends to make no mention of his partner. Eric and Ernie's special guests Tom Jones, Design, and Kenny
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Morecambe & Wise Show have? 9 season(s) with 62 episodes.
Who created The Morecambe & Wise Show? Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise.
Where can I watch The Morecambe & Wise Show? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
