The Morecambe & Wise Show (Season 0)

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1969) (Episode 1)

Air date: 1969-12-25

Overview: A laughter-packed holiday special starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Eric and Ernie's guests: Susan Hampshire, Frankie Vaughan, Fenella Fielding, Nina, The Pattersons, Sacha Distel, Alan Curtis, Diane Keen, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Featuring Deryck Guyler, Frank Thornton and Ann Hamilton with Janet Webb, Rex Rashley.

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1970) (Episode 2)

Air date: 1970-12-25

Overview: A laughter-packed holiday special with a star-studded array of guests. Peter Cushing, William Franklyn, Nina, Eric Porter, Edward Woodward and featuring Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Alan Curtis, with Rex Rashley and Janet Webb.

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1971) (Episode 3)

Air date: 1971-12-25

Overview: A star-studded holiday special with special guests Shirley Bassey, Andre Previn, Glenda Jackson, and featuring Los Zafiros, Ann Hamilton with Arthur Tolcher. Guest appearances of Frank Bough, Robert Dougall, Dick Emery, Cliff Michelmore, Patrick Moore, Michael Parkinson, Eddie Waring.

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1972) (Episode 4)

Air date: 1972-12-25

Overview: With guests Glenda Jackson, Jack Jones, Vera Lynn, Pete Murray and Kenny Ball alongside cameos from previous guests who've faced difficulty gaining employment in acting since last appearing...

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1973) (Episode 5)

Air date: 1973-12-25

Overview: A star-studded holiday special starring Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise and special guests Vanessa Redgrave, Hannah Gordon, the New Seekers and John Hanson. With guest appearances from Yehudi Menuhin, Rudolf Nureyev, Laurence Olivier and Andre Previn.

Parkinson Takes a Christmas Look at Morecambe & Wise (1974) (Episode 6)

Air date: 1974-12-25

Overview: With highlights from their award-winning shows, starring Shirley Bassey, Peter Cushing, Glenda Jackson, Tom Jones and Andre Previn.

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1975) (Episode 7)

Air date: 1975-12-25

Overview: A star-studded holiday special starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, with special guests Diana Rigg, Des O'Connor, Gordon Jackson, Diane Solomon, Robin Day, Brenda Arnau and Pan's People.

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1976) (Episode 8)

Air date: 1976-12-25

Overview: Guest stars include Elton John, The Nolans and Angela Rippon in addition to The Sweeney stars John Thaw and Dennis Waterman, playing both British and German soldiers in a World War II comic sketch.

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (1977) (Episode 9)

Air date: 1977-12-25

Overview: Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise star with Paul Eddington, Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Elton John, Francis Matthews, Angharad Rees, Kenneth Kendall, Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, John Laurie, Michael Aspel, Eddie Waring, Richard Whitmore, Barry Norman, Richard Baker, Frank Bough, James Hunt, Angela Rippon and Peter Woods.

The Lost Tape (Episode 10)

Air date: 1970-10-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: As a Christmas 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 now it has been lovely restored and can be enjoyed in full for the first time since being broadcast on 8 October 1970. 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.

Trailer (Episode 11)

Overview: A BBC Trailer for the first series

Click: Film Restoration (Episode 12)

Overview: A documentary of the restoration of the lost episodes of Series 1

One Pair of Eyes (Episode 13)

Overview: Marty Feldman talks with Eric Morecambe

Studio Recording (Episode 14)

Overview: An audio only studio recording of the famous Christmas '71 special with Andre Previn

BBC World Service Interview (Episode 15)

Overview: Eric and Ernie give an interview to the BBC World Service

S01E02 Deleted Scenes (Episode 16)

Air date: 1968-09-09

Overview: Deleted Scenes from Series 1 Episode 2

S01E04 Surviving Footage (Episode 17)

Air date: 1968-09-23

Overview: Surviving footage from the otherwise lost Series 1 Episode 4.

S01E06 Deleted Scene (Episode 18)

Air date: 1968-10-07

Overview: A scene cut from Series 1 Episode 6.

The Music of Morecambe and Wise (Episode 19)

Air date: 1977-06-06

Runtime: 57 min

Overview: Eric and Ernie talk with Michael Parkinson and introduce some of the musical highlights of the Morecambe and Wise shows over the years, featuring Vanessa Redgrave, Cliff Richard, Diana Rigg and Angela Rippon.

The Lost Tapes: Episode 1 (Episode 20)

Air date: 1968-10-14

Runtime: 37 min

Overview: Sketches and stand-up comedy from Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise from 1968, remarkably restored after being feared lost for decades. Among Eric and Ernie's guests in this episode is Michael Aspel. Chris Langford, a new face to television, sings an old favourite - Old Devil Moon, and regulars Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen play Shine.

The Lost Tapes: Episode 2 (Episode 21)

Air date: 1968-09-30

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Sketches and stand-up comedy from Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise from 1968. Ronnie Carroll joins Eric and Ernie in two sketches - Irish of course! - and sings Once upon a Time. Kenny Ball plays Samantha from High Society.