Morecambe And Wise Bring Me Sunshine: Volume 1: Classic Sketches From Eric And Ernie: v.1 (BBC Radio Collection)

A compilation of great gags and sketches from the incomparable Eric and Ernie, one of the best-loved and most successful comedy duos of all time. Dip into the fun barrel for such magic moments as Ernie the male model, Eric and his fast-growing moustache seeds, and the day little Ern (he of the short, fat, hairy legs) was asked to be Bob Hope’s head waiter (sorry, head writer). Furthermore, Ernie’s genius as a mathematician is revealed - he can even do calculations blindfolded - and hear how Eric tries to help Ernie get over the flu. (You can tell he’s ill, he hasn’t written a play for twenty minutes but, don’t worry, he’ll write six more the next day.) There’s the first meeting in a London teashop between Lord Byron and Keats, as well as Eric’s name change by ‘deed pill’ (‘no wonder it hurt’). But will 'The Robin Catbush and Phyllis Ludicrous Show' really catch on?

2 CDs. 1 hour 30 mins.

Eric Morecambe (Author)
Eric Morecambe is best known as one half of the legendary comedy duo Morecambe and Wise. He and Ernie Wise began their award-winning double-act in 1941 after meeting in Jack Hylton's revue, Youth Takes a Bow at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. They temporarily separated during the war, but reformed after and went on to star in a series of hit shows that spanned over 20 years and included the ratings smash The Morecambe and Wise Show. They became one of Britain's best-loved comedy acts and their partnership lasted until Eric Morecambe's death in 1984.

Ernie Wise (Author)
Ernie Wise is best known as one half of the legendary comedy duo Morecambe and Wise. He and Eric Morecambe began their award-winning double-act in 1941 after meeting in Jack Hylton's revue, Youth Takes a Bow at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. They temporarily separated during the war, but reformed after and went on to star in a series of hit shows that spanned over 20 years and included the ratings smash The Morecambe and Wise Show. They became one of Britain's best-loved comedy acts and their partnership lasted until Eric Morecambe's death in 1984.