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Eric and Ernie: Behind the Scenes

Documentary charting Morecambe and Wise's early years and the hurdles faced by Britain's best-loved double act. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and celebrity interviews.

Drawing from the 麻豆社 film Eric and Ernie, this celebratory documentary narrated by Victoria Wood charts the duo's early years and the hurdles they faced, whilst showing why Eric and Ernie still remain Britain's best loved double act. Featuring specially shot, behind-the-scenes footage from the film, treasured Morecambe and Wise archive and celebrity interviews, the documentary visits important landmarks in their journey and uncovers the hard work and secrets of their phenomenal success.

Featuring contributions from the people who knew Eric and Ernie best: their family, peers, greatest fans and fellow comics of stage and screen, including Cilla Black, Michael Grade, Eddie Braben, Joan and Gary Morecambe, Doreen Wise, Miranda Hart, Lee Mack, Reece Shearsmith, Penelope Keith and Andrew Marr.

1 hour

Last on

Christmas Day 2021 20:35
麻豆社 Four

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Music Played

  • Winifred Atwell

    Britannia Rag

  • Charles Williams and His Concert Orchestra

    Girls In Grey

  • Coronation Street

    Theme

  • Roy Budd

    Birth of The Budd

  • Pink Floyd

    Lucifer Sam

  • Nick Drake

    Cello Song

  • Wichita Stallions

    Over and Over Again (Lost and Found)

  • Morecambe & Wise

    Positive Thinking

Credits

Narrator Victoria Wood
Participant Cilla Black
Participant Lord Grade
Participant Eddie Braben
Participant Miranda Hart
Participant Lee Mack
Participant Reece Shearsmith
Participant Penelope Keith
Participant Andrew Marr
Producer Zoe Thorman
Executive Producer Caroline Roberts-Cherry

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