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The Best Episodes of The Morecambe & Wise Show

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Long-running BBC variety show presented by Britain's best-loved comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Based around irreverent stand-up routines, comedy sketches and comical song and dance numbers involving a stream of beleaguered guests, the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    The first of a new series, starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Guest artists, Georgia Brown, Los Zafiros, Jenny Lee-Wright and Bettine Le Beau.

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  2. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Guest artists, Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band, Roy Budd with Jenny Lee-Wright, Sheila Bernette, Caron Gardner, Bettine Le Beau, Judy Robinson, Tina Martin, Jenny Russell.

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  3. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Tonight Eric and Ern welcome as their guests the all-girl singing group The Paper Dolls and the Trio Athene from Greece, whose TV appearances here have established them as firm favourites. They'll be performing that typical Greek song 'Lefteris'. Eric and Ern will be having quite an energetic evening, with a few rounds in the boxing ring, and a visit to a nudist colony. With Jenny Lee-Wright, Ann Hamilton and Jimmy Lee.

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  4. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    This week's special guest, Bruce Forsyth, with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and Jenny Lee-Wright.

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  5. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Ronnie Carroll joins Eric and Ernie in two sketches - Irish of course! Also singing 'Once Upon a Time'. Kenny Ball plays 'Samantha' from High Society. With Jenny Lee-Wright, Michele Barrie, Jane Bartlett, Wendy Hillhouse and Bebe Robson.

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  6. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    In tonight's show Edmund Hockridge joins Eric and Ernie in a hilarious Desert Song spoof. He also sings the solo Cole Porter number 'I've Got You Under My Skin'. With Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen and Jenny Lee-Wright.

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  7. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Among Eric and Ernie's guests tonight will be Michael Aspel. Chris Langford, a new face to television, will be singing an old favourite, 'Old Devil Moon', and regulars Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen will play 'Shine'. Also starring Jenny Lee-Wright, Jimmy Berryman and Lesley Roach.

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  8. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Special guest Matt Monro sings 'On a Clear Day' and joins Eric and Ernie in their none-too-successful attempts to put on a musical. With Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Jenny Lee-Wright, Sandra Fehr, George Fisher, Jane Bartlett, Thelma Bignall and Linda Hotchkin.

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  9. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #9 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Tonight's special guests: Peter Cushing, Bobbie Gentry, Vince Hill and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Constance Carling and Diana Powell.

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  10. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #10 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Tonight's special guests: Trio Athenee, Malcolm Roberts, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and featuring Ann Hamilton with Janet Webb, Constance Carling and Gilly Fraser.

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  11. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #11 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    With guest stars Juliet Mills, Moira Anderson, The Pattersons and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, also featuring Ann Hamilton with Janet Webb and Lynda Thomas.

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  12. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #12 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Eric and Ernie's guests are Edward Woodward, Peter Cushing, Kenneth McKellar, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and featuring Ann Hamilton. With Janet Webb, Karen Burch, Rex Rashley and Richard Scott.

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  13. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #13 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Eric and Ernie's guests Herman's Hermits, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Featuring Ann Hamilton, Robert Webber with Janet Webb, Jenny Lee-Wright.

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  14. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #14 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Ernie leaves home after a practical joke from Eric and Ian Carmichael stars in Frankenstein’s Monster. Music comes from Kenny Ball, The Pattersons and Nina van Pallandt.

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  15. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #15 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Guests include Fenella Fielding, Sacha Distel, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Alan Curtis, Rex Rashley and Diane Keen.

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  16. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #16 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Eric and Ernie's guests Diane Cilento, Vince Hill, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Special guest appearance of Deryck Guyler, and featuring Frank Thornton with Janet Webb.

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  17. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #17 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Guest starring Edward Chapman, Clodagh Rodgers, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Alan Curtis, Eddie Braben and Leslie Murphy.

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  18. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #18 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Written by Eddie Braben, who won the award for the Best British Light Entertainment Script of 1969 from the Writers' Guild of Great Britain for his work on this series. The BBC entry for the Golden Rose of Montreux. Eric and Ernie's special guest, Nina.

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  19. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #19 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    With guests Richard Greene, Nana Mouskouri and The Athenians, The Pattersons, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Rex Rashley and Janet Webb.

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  20. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #20 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    With guest stars Janet Webb, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Eric Porter, Jan Daley, Trio Athenee and Michael Ward.

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  21. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #21 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    Guest starring Janet Webb, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, George A. Cooper, Kenneth McKellar, Samantha Jones, Margery Mason, Jenny Lee-Wright and Rex Rashley.

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  22. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #22 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    Guests include Nina, Craig Douglas, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Jenny Lee-Wright, Thelma Bignell, Lillian Padmore, Melita Clarke, Penny Beeching and Janet Webb.

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  23. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(18 votes)

    #23 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    With guests Fenella Fielding, Ray Stevens, Sylvia McNeill, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Ann Hamilton, Janet Webb, Frank Tregar and Leslie Noyes.

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  24. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    Guests include Barbara Murray, Dusty Springfield, Sir Michael Redgrave, Dame Flora Robson, Sir Felix Aylmer, Robin Day, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Bruce and Peter Davis, Ann Hamilton, Alan Curtis, Janet Webb and Penelope Beeching.

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  25. The Morecambe & Wise Show Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #25 - Episode 6

    S4:E6

    A new programme to mark their Thursday night date on BBC1. Eric and Ernie's guests Paul Anka, Patricia Lambert, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. With Ann Hamilton, Gordon Clyde, Janet Webb and Brychan Powell.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Morecambe & Wise Show". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/2/1968. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".