The Best of Morecambe and Wise
Synopsis
Compilation of sketches featuring the much-loved funnymen Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Includes 'Anthony and Cleopatra' with Glenda Jackson, 'Monty in the Bounty' with Arthur Lowe, the famous 'Singing in the Rain' routine, and Eric and Ernie making breakfast to the sound of 'The Stripper'.
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Eric Morecambe
Self (archive footage)
Ernie Wise
Self (archive footage)
Glenda Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Hannah Gordon
Self (archive footage)
Eric Porter
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Lowe
Self (archive footage)
John Le Mesurier
Self (archive footage)
James Beck
Self (archive footage)
Ian Lavender
Self (archive footage)
Arnold Ridley
Self (archive footage)
Maggie Fitzgibbon
Self (archive footage)
Ann Hamilton
Self (archive footage)
Claire Russell
Self (archive footage)
Lindy Benson
Self (archive footage)
Janet Webb
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Tolcher
Self (archive footage)
John Laurie
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Meredith
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Braben, Mike Craig, Lawrie Kinsley, Ron McDonnell
- Original Title
- The Best of Morecambe and Wise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Meredith
Eddie Braben, Mike Craig, Lawrie Kinsley, Ron McDonnell
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Meredith
Director
Eddie Braben
Writer
Mike Craig
Writer
Lawrie Kinsley
Writer
Ron McDonnell
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best of Morecambe and Wise
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What is The Best of Morecambe and Wise about?
Compilation of sketches featuring the much-loved funnymen Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Includes 'Anthony and Cleopatra' with Glenda Jackson, 'Monty in the Bounty' with Arthur Lowe, the famous 'Singing in the Rain' routine, and Eric and Ernie making breakfast to the sound of 'The Stripper'.
Who directed The Best of Morecambe and Wise?
The Best of Morecambe and Wise was directed by Victor Meredith.
Who stars in The Best of Morecambe and Wise?
The principal cast of The Best of Morecambe and Wise includes Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Glenda Jackson, Hannah Gordon, Eric Porter.
When was The Best of Morecambe and Wise released and how long is it?
The Best of Morecambe and Wise was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.