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The Latest Breaking News from Ernie Wise

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 Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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‘Principled, gifted, committed’: politicians and actors salute Glenda Jackson

Keir Starmer recalls role as Cleopatra in Morecambe and Wise sketch, which actor considered career highlight

The Guardian - UK

Britain's favourite TV puppets including Sooty and Basil Brush as Roland Rat turns 40

As 80s and 90s kids show favourite Roland Rat turns 40, The Sunday Mirror takes a look at his creator David Claridge and the people behind some other well-loved TV puppets

Daily Mirror

TV tonight: James McAvoy prepares for battle in the final series of His Dark Materials

Lord Asriel must make more allies as war looms. Plus: Strike (Tom Burke) meets a serial killer who likes to play games. Here’s everything to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

It’s snowtime! Your bumper Christmas TV guide

From Suranne Jones’s fresh twist on Scrooge to the almighty return of Detectorists, here’s all the best shows to devour over the festive period

The Guardian - UK

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Boris Johnson compares Liz Truss’s mini-Budget to Morecambe and Wise sketch

Former prime minister also shared some of his regrets from time at the top

The Independent UK

When legendary comedy duo Morecambe and Wise stepped out in Newcastle

Comedy duo Morecambe and Wise were two of Britain's biggest entertainment stars when they performed to rave reviews this week 45 years ago at Newcastle City Hall

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