Long-lost Morecambe and Wise episode to be aired on BBC Four to mark TV legend’s 100th birthday IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Watch Eric Morecambe’s funniest moments as comedy legend’s 100th birthday honoured Eric Morecambe’s fans have been celebrating his best moments on what would have been his 100th birthday on Thursday (14 May). The Independent UK · May 14
Mural created to mark 100 years since Eric Morecambe’s birth The artwork features the comic alongside his partner Ernie Wise, in his namesake Lancashire home town. Evening Standard · May 14
Eric Morecambe’s son Gary: ‘Dad would be disappointed by so-called stars today’ Comedy legend would have been 100 years old today The Independent UK · May 14
How to watch 'The Morecambe and Wise Show' missing episode for *FREE* Here's how to watch the "missing" episode of "The Morecambe and Wise Show" online from anywhere in the world. Tom’s Guide · May 14
Eric Morecambe at 100: the beloved British comedian with an anarchic northern spirit For many people over the age of 50, the first few bars of an old 1960s song will always prompt a smile. Bring Me Sunshine, adopted by comedians Morecambe and Wise as their theme tune in 1969, came to define the pair who sang it at the end of every… The Conversation · May 13
Morecambe And Wise episode thought to have been ‘lost forever’ set to air on BBC The episode will mark 100 years since the late Eric Morecambe was born The Independent UK · Apr 29
Long-lost episode of The Morecambe And Wise Show to be aired The episode, which was thought to be lost forever, was first broadcast on September 16 1968. Evening Standard · Apr 29
‘She’d been drinking with Julie Walters. I heard a crash’: Victoria Wood’s genius – by her friends, fans and actors Dazzling performer, brilliant writer, maddening perfectionist, Easter Egg hunt maestro … on the 10th anniversary of Wood’s death, those who knew her best celebrate the shy introvert who redefined comedy The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder calls for statue in Manchester in honour of late Stone Roses legend Mani Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder has called for a statue to be erected in Mani's hometown Manchester in honour of the late Stone Roses bass player. BANG Premier · Jan 23
‘Astonishing’: how Stanley Baxter’s TV extravaganzas reached 20 million The Scottish star used his exceptional gift for impersonations to create genre-mashing specials that were as epic as the Hollywood films they parodied. He was a perfectionist performer with huge talent The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025
59yo suffers car crash injuries – broken neck, fractured spine, blood in lungs. The headspinner? He was not in a car crash The culprit is not aware to date that he almost killed the man. We Got This Covered · Oct 3, 2025
The Reluctant Vampire: cast, plot and everything we know The Reluctant Vampire is a BBC1 comedy adaptation starring Lenny Rush which is based on the famous book series by Eric Morecambe. WhatToWatch · Jun 11, 2025
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, March 19 (game #381) Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram. TechRadar · Mar 18, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025 The Last Laugh at the Noel Coward Theatre review: gags, gurning, and a supremely lazy script 2/5 Impressive impersonations of Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse are undercut by cheap lines
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025 The Last Laugh review – Eric Morecambe, Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse’s antic triple act Bob Golding, Simon Cartwright and Damian Williams, who have played the comedy giants before, summon them like spirits to the stage in this tribute
BANG Premier · Feb 10, 2025 Robbie Williams cried 'happy tears' after paying 20k for Eric Morecambe's glasses Robbie Williams cried "happy tears" after paying £20,000 at auction for Eric Morecambe's glasses and pipe.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025 Robbie Williams buys Eric Morecambe’s glasses for £20,000: ‘Happy, childlike tears’ Former Take That singer said he views late comedian as an ‘uncle of sorts’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025 ‘Best of the best’: Robbie Williams buys Eric Morecambe’s glasses for £20,000 Singer says he cried ‘happy, childlike tears’ after placing winning bid on late comedian’s glasses and pipe at auction
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025 Robbie Williams bought ‘uncle of sorts’ Eric Morecambe’s glasses for £20,000 The singer said he cried ‘happy, childlike tears’ after winning the bidding war last month.
Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2025 Eric Morecambe’s glasses fetch £20,000 at auction Morecambe’s glasses were synonymous with his comedic persona.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 Eric Morecambe’s lifetime of treasures to go under the hammer The entire contents of the comedy legend’s home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, will go up for sale after the death of his beloved wife Joan in March.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Wise told Morecambe he wanted to split up comedy act in 1950, letter reveals Items up for auction from Eric Morecambe’s family home show Ernie Wise had doubts about pair’s future
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024 David Walliams takes swipe at Simon Cowell after Britain’s Got Talent axe The comedian, 53, was axed from his judging role on the ITV show in 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024 Edinburgh festival 2024: 20 theatre shows making a scene this summer With subjects ranging from the deadly serious to the downright silly, this year’s shows include plays about addiction, politics, funk and Come Dine With Me