The Morecambe & Wise Show (Season 6)

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'.

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    Episode 1 (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1971-09-19

    Overview: Francis Matthews, Anita Harris, Robert Young, Ann Hamilton, A. J. Brown, Bert Palmer and Ann Way appear as guests.

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    Episode 2 (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1971-09-26

    Overview: 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 rubber duck in search of a holiday camp. Eric and Ernie's special guests Keith Michell, Design, and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Christine Shaw, Angie Grant and Janet Webb.

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    Episode 3 (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1971-10-03

    Overview: 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 president of four banks and has 14 wig boutiques. When they meet...

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    Episode 4 (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1971-10-10

    Overview: 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 Mills, Trio Athenee, Arnold Diamond and Tony Melody.

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    Episode 5 (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1971-10-17

    Overview: 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, Christine Shaw and Jennifer Watts.

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    Episode 6 (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1971-10-31

    Overview: 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 Ball and his Jazzmen. With Gordon Clyde, Rex Rashley and Janet Webb.

The Morecambe & Wise Show

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