1970: The Lost Tape
As a Christmas treat for comedy fans, this is a complete episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show that had been considered lost for over 50 years.
As a Christmas treat for comedy fans, this is a complete episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show that had been considered lost for over 50 years. Eric’s son Gary Morecambe discovered the programme in an unmarked film can in 2020, and now it has been lovely restored and can be enjoyed in full for the first time since being broadcast on 8 October 1970.
The show, written by the legendary Eddie Braben, was episode 1 of Eric and Ernie’s first series to appear on ±«Óãtv1, and was originally watched by over 14 million viewers. As well as some classic sketches from Eric and Ernie, the show also features songs and music from Paul Anka, Patricia Lambert, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and the boys themselves rounding things off with a burst of Bring Me Sunshine.
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Radio Mystery Voice Sketch
Duration: 01:02
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Hospital Sketch
Duration: 00:55
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Police Dog Sketch
Duration: 00:42
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Eddie Braben |
| Conductor | Peter Knight |
| Producer | John Ammonds |
Broadcasts
Thu 8 Oct 1970 20:15±«Óãtv One London- Christmas Day 2021 19:45±«Óãtv Two England, HD, Wales, Northern Ireland, Wales HD & 1 more only
- Sat 31 Dec 2022 21:15±«Óãtv Two England, HD, Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- New Year's Day 2023 13:00±«Óãtv Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 25 May 2024 18:10±«Óãtv Two HD, England, Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 25 May 2024 18:40±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only