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1970: The Lost Tape

As a treat for comedy fans, this is a complete episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show that had been considered lost for over 50 years.

As a treat for comedy fans, this is a complete episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show that had been considered lost for over 50 years. Eric’s son Gary Morecambe discovered the programme in an unmarked film can in 2020, and it has been lovingly restored.

The show, written by the legendary Eddie Braben, was episode 1 of Eric and Ernie’s first series to appear on BBC1 and was originally watched by over 14 million viewers. As well as some classic sketches from Eric and Ernie, the show also features songs and music from Paul Anka, Patricia Lambert, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and the boys themselves rounding things off with a burst of Bring Me Sunshine.

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45 minutes

Last on

Tue 25 Nov 202520:45
BBC Four

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Credits

WriterEddie Braben
ConductorPeter Knight
ProducerJohn Ammonds

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Oct 197020:15
    BBC One London
  • Christmas Day 202119:45
    BBC Two England, HD, Wales, Northern Ireland, Wales HD & 1 more only
  • Sat 31 Dec 202221:15
    BBC Two England, HD, Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • New Year's Day 202313:00
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 25 May 202418:10
    BBC Two HD, England, Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 25 May 202418:40
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Tue 25 Nov 202520:45
    BBC Four