Eric and Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Documentary charting Morecambe and Wise's early years and the hurdles faced by Britain's best-loved double act. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and celebrity interviews.
Drawing from the BBC film Eric and Ernie, this celebratory documentary narrated by Victoria Wood charts the duo's early years and the hurdles they faced, whilst showing why Eric and Ernie still remain Britain's best loved double act. Featuring specially shot, behind-the-scenes footage from the film, treasured Morecambe and Wise archive and celebrity interviews, the documentary visits important landmarks in their journey and uncovers the hard work and secrets of their phenomenal success.
Featuring contributions from the people who knew Eric and Ernie best: their family, peers, greatest fans and fellow comics of stage and screen, including Cilla Black, Michael Grade, Eddie Braben, Joan and Gary Morecambe, Doreen Wise, Miranda Hart, Lee Mack, Reece Shearsmith, Penelope Keith and Andrew Marr.
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The Story of Morecambe & Wise's Return to Television
Duration: 01:37
Music Played
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Winifred Atwell
Britannia Rag
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Charles Williams and His Concert Orchestra
Girls In Grey
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Coronation Street
Theme
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Roy Budd
Birth of The Budd
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Pink Floyd
Lucifer Sam
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Nick Drake
Cello Song
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Wichita Stallions
Over and Over Again (Lost and Found)
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Morecambe & Wise
Positive Thinking
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Victoria Wood |
| Participant | Cilla Black |
| Participant | Lord Grade |
| Participant | Eddie Braben |
| Participant | Miranda Hart |
| Participant | Lee Mack |
| Participant | Reece Shearsmith |
| Participant | Penelope Keith |
| Participant | Andrew Marr |
| Producer | Zoe Thorman |
| Executive Producer | Caroline Roberts-Cherry |
