Ernie Wise wanted to split from Eric Morecambe before their comedy act appeared on television, a letter has revealed. Wise wrote to Morecambe in 1950, explaining that he felt it would be “better if we ...

A long-lost episode of Morecambe and Wise will be broadcast by the BBC this Christmas, after being discovered in an attic by Eric Morecambe’s son. Gary Morecambe found seven canisters in the attic of ...

The news that one of Britain’s most cherished comedy double acts, Morecambe and Wise, nearly broke up in 1950, before they ever achieved anything like the fame that they later went on to attain, opens ...

Legendary comic writer Eddie Braben, who worked with acts such as Morecambe and Wise, Ken Dodd and Ronnie Corbett, has died aged 82. Braben's manager Norma Farnes confirmed that the writer had died ...

Life-long aficionado Paul Merton hosts the definitive celebration of the greatest British comedy duo ever in this hour-long festive feast honouring the magic and genius of Morecambe and Wise.

The party is finally over. Angela Rippon has performed the splits for the last time, and taken a final turn round the floor with Kai Widdrington. She has been glorious on this year’s Strictly Come ...

Rare footage of Morecambe and Wise performing in America will be aired in the UK for the first time in a new documentary series about the comedy duo later this year. Presented by Jonathan Ross, the ...

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 believed to have been lost forever. The newly ...

For many, Morecambe and Wise are as big a part of Christmas as mince pies, dodgy jumpers and running out of wrapping paper at inopportune moments. Morecambe & Wise in America is a new three-part ...

If I were to ask you to list all your favourite and most memorable moments from The Morecambe & Wise Show what would they be? "The plays what I wrote", short fat ...

Rain lashes down outside the Stockport Plaza. Inside, two comedy legends who brought millions sunshine set eyes on each other for the first time. Spotlights swirl around the theatre, doubling for the ...

Eric Morecambe's son Gary fears fame and pressures of showbiz may have led to the untimely death of his father who died aged just 58. Born John Eric Bartholomew, Morecambe formed a much-loved comedy ...