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Best of British Laughs - Morecambe and Wise

From early days to their rise as kings of comedy, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise reminisce with Barry Took. From December 1971.

From early days to their rise as kings of comedy, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise reminisce with Barry Took.

The duo recall their big breaks and the importance of good writers in their success, initially Sid Green and Dick Hills and later Eddie Braben.

Illustrated with excerpts from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ and private recordings

Surviving episode from Barry Took's series of interviews with some of the greats of British comedy.

Producer: John Browell

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in 1971

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 8 May 2019 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 10 May 2016 18:30
  • Wed 11 May 2016 00:30
  • Tue 7 May 2019 18:30
  • Wed 8 May 2019 00:30