The Morecambe & Wise Show

The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968-1976)

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The Morecambe & Wise Show is a BBC television comedy sketch show and the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise. It began airing in 1968 on BBC2, specifically because it was then the only channel broadcasting in colour, following the duo's move to the BBC from ATV, where they had made Two of a Kind since 1961.

The Morecambe & Wise Show was popular enough to be moved to BBC1, with its Christmas specials garnering prime-time audiences in excess of 20 million, some of the largest in British television history.

After their 1977 Christmas show, Morecambe and Wise returned to ITV, keeping the title The Morecambe & Wise Show.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S09E06Episode 6avr. 19, 1976
S09E05Episode 5mars 24, 1976
S09E04Episode 4mars 10, 1976
S09E02Episode 2janv. 14, 1976
S09E03Episode 3janv. 11, 1976
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Morecambe & Wise Show' premiere?

'The Morecambe & Wise Show' premiered on February 8, 1968.

Who were the hosts of 'The Morecambe & Wise Show'?

The hosts of 'The Morecambe & Wise Show' were Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

What type of show was 'The Morecambe & Wise Show'?

'The Morecambe & Wise Show' was a British variety show.

How long did each episode of 'The Morecambe & Wise Show' last?

Each episode of 'The Morecambe & Wise Show' was approximately 45 minutes long.

What was the format of 'The Morecambe & Wise Show'?

'The Morecambe & Wise Show' featured comedy sketches, musical performances, and celebrity guests.

Who were some of the celebrity guests on 'The Morecambe & Wise Show'?

Some of the celebrity guests on 'The Morecambe & Wise Show' included Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, and Dusty Springfield.

How many series of 'The Morecambe & Wise Show' were produced?

Eleven series of 'The Morecambe & Wise Show' were produced.

What was the most popular segment of 'The Morecambe & Wise Show'?

The most popular segment of 'The Morecambe & Wise Show' was the duo's signature dance routine.

Who wrote the scripts for 'The Morecambe & Wise Show'?

Eddie Braben wrote the scripts for 'The Morecambe & Wise Show'.

What was the inspiration behind Eric Morecambe's catchphrase 'Bring me sunshine'?

Eric Morecambe's catchphrase 'Bring me sunshine' was inspired by a song of the same name from the 1963 film 'The Morecambe & Wise Show'

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