Eric Morecambe

Eric Morecambe

John Eric Bartholomew OBE (14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984), known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the award-winning double act Morecambe and Wise. The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's death of a heart attack in 1984. Eric took his stage name from his home town, the seaside resort of Morecambe. He is best remembered for the television series The Morecambe & Wise Show, which for some of its Christmas episodes gained UK viewing figures of over twenty-eight million people.[1] The duo's reputation enabled them to have a number of prestigious guests on the show, including Angela Rippon, Princess Anne, Cliff Richard, Laurence Olivier, John Mills, the Dad's Army cast, Glenda Jackson, Tom Jones, Elton John, The Beatles and even former Prime Minister Harold Wilson.​

  • Title: Eric Morecambe
  • Popularity: 2.786
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1926-05-14
  • Place of Birth: Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
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Eric Morecambe Movies

  • 1965
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    The Intelligence Men
    The Intelligence Men

    6.1 1965 HD

    A chance meeting with a Schlecht agent forces a humble coffee shop manager into the secret world of spies in Swinging London. With the help of his...

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  • 1966
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    That Riviera Touch
    That Riviera Touch

    5.714 1966 HD

    Eric and Ernie decide to take a holiday to the South of France and unwittingly become mixed up with a band of jewel thieves.

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  • 1967
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    The Magnificent Two
    The Magnificent Two

    3.1 1967 HD

    Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the...

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  • 1984
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    Night Train to Murder
    Night Train to Murder

    5.7 1984 HD

    When Eric's niece Kathy becomes one of the heirs to a considerable fortune, her life (and those of the other heirs) is placed in jeopardy by the...

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  • 1970
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    Simon Simon
    Simon Simon

    6 1970 HD

    A comedy short with very little speaking. Graham Stark and John Junkin have a new elevated platform to work with but still manage to get into lots of...

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  • 1973
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    Eric & Ernie Live
    Eric & Ernie Live

    1 1973 HD

    For the first time ever on video, Morecambe and Wise are once again live in concert. This video shows the only ever live recording of what some...

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  • 1963
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    Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive
    Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive

    1 1963 HD

    Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.

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  • 2008
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    Morecambe & Wise: In Their Own Words
    Morecambe & Wise: In Their Own Words

    1 2008 HD

    Jonathan Ross introduces the story of British television's greatest double act as they told it themselves, using television appearances, rare radio...

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  • 1970
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    Eric & Ernie Live
    Eric & Ernie Live

    1 1970 HD

    The only ever full recording of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's live stage act, made at Croydon's Fairfield Halls on Sunday 28th October 1973.

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  • 2011
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    Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
    Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes

    1 2011 HD

    A history of the British television comedy double act Morecambe & Wise to coincide with the BBC drama about their early lives.

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  • 2001
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    The Best of Morecambe and Wise
    The Best of Morecambe and Wise

    1 2001 HD

    Compilation of sketches featuring the much-loved funnymen Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Includes 'Anthony and Cleopatra' with Glenda Jackson, 'Monty...

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  • 1969
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    One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously
    One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously

    1 1969 HD

    Marty Feldman, for many years a successful comedy writer before turning to performing, explores humour through the people who create it, comparing...

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  • 1999
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    Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
    Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise

    1 1999 HD

    Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1972 interview with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, who he describes as 'the funniest double act we...

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  • 1984
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    The Passionate Pilgrim
    The Passionate Pilgrim

    1 1984 HD

    A pilgrim attempts to gain entry to a castle by any means possible, to get to a beautiful maiden, but the lord of the castle will go to in order to...

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  • 2017
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    Eric & Ernie's Home Movies
    Eric & Ernie's Home Movies

    1 2017 HD

    Morecambe & Wise are arguably the most popular and loved double acts ever to have been on television, but off it they built up quite an archive too -...

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  • 1974
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    Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
    Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy

    1 1974 HD

    Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, this documentary about "Laurel and Hardy", one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double...

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  • 2001
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    The Best Of Morecambe & Wise
    The Best Of Morecambe & Wise

    1 2001 HD

    A collection of some of your favourite sketches from an irreplaceable comedy partnership, including: "Anthony & Cleopatra", starring Glenda Jackson...

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  • 2007
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    Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials
    Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials

    1 2007 HD

    Running from 1969 until 1977, the BBC Christmas shows were usually on Christmas Day. These classic sketches revolved around famous guest stars, such...

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  • 2021
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    Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes
    Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes

    1 2021 HD

    A series of sketches taken from the recently-unearthed Morecambe & Wise tape that contained footage which had not been seen for 50 years, and was...

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  • 1984
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    Night Train to Murder
    Night Train to Murder

    5.7 1984 HD

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  • 1975
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    The Sweeney
    The Sweeney

    7.7 1975 HD

    Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.

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  • 1980
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    Russell Harty
    Russell Harty

    1 1980 HD

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  • 1967
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    Piccadilly Palace
    Piccadilly Palace

    1 1967 HD

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  • 1954
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    Running Wild
    Running Wild

    1 1954 HD

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  • 1968
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    The Morecambe & Wise Show
    The Morecambe & Wise Show

    1 1968 HD

    Long-running BBC variety show presented by Britain's best-loved comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Based around irreverent stand-up routines,...

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  • 1970
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    The Perfect Morecambe & Wise
    The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

    1 1970 HD

    A collection of the very best sketches, songs and comedy routines from the much-loved Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

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  • 1948
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    The Ed Sullivan Show
    The Ed Sullivan Show

    6.667 1948 HD

    The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by...

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  • 1980
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    The Morecambe and Wise Show
    The Morecambe and Wise Show

    9 1980 HD

    The Thames ITV series that ran from 1978 to 1983.

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  • 1961
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    Morecambe & Wise (multiple series)
    Morecambe & Wise (multiple series)

    6.5 1961 HD

    The Morecambe & Wise Show is the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise. It began airing in 1968 on BBC2, specifically...

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  • 1969
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    Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials
    Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials

    1 1969 HD

    Running from 1969 until 1977, the BBC Christmas shows were usually on Christmas Day. These classic sketches revolved around famous guest stars, such...

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  • 1998
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    Parkinson
    Parkinson

    1 1998 HD

    Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

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  • 1961
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    Two of a Kind
    Two of a Kind

    1 1961 HD

    Two of a Kind was an early TV series for comedy duo Morecambe and Wise. It ran from 1961 to 1968 on ATV.

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  • 1970
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    Two of a Kind
    Two of a Kind

    6.5 1970 HD

    The Morecambe & Wise Show is the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise. It began airing in 1968 on BBC2, specifically...

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  • 1970
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    Two of a Kind
    Two of a Kind

    1 1970 HD

    Long-running BBC variety show presented by Britain's best-loved comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Based around irreverent stand-up routines,...

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