Eric & Ernie
Synopsis
Single drama telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's formative years, from child stars to national treasures. 'Big head, short legs' is Eric Bartholomew's first impression of Ernie Wiseman, but their friendship endures and, encouraged by his well-meaning but determined mother Sadie, Eric became the funny man to Ernie's 'feed'. After a successful stint in children's variety, they work their way up the ladder of live performance, but after a disastrous television debut in the series Running Wild, Morecambe and Wise learn to trust their own instincts and just make people laugh.
Top Cast
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Daniel Rigby
Eric Morecambe
Bryan Dick
Ernie Wise
Victoria Wood
Sadie Bartholomew
Vic Reeves
George Bartholomew
Reece Shearsmith
Harry Wiseman
Emer Kenny
Joan
Hannah Steele
Doreen
Ted Robbins
Jack Hylton
Jonah Lees
Young Eric
Harry McEntire
Young Ernie
Pam Shaw
Lily
Ria Jones
Landlady
Angela Curran
Edna
Julian Wadham
Ronnie Waldman
Fine Time Fontayne
Stage Door Keeper
Lee Oakes
Stage Door Keeper
Marcus Taylor
Stage Door Keeper
Andrew Greenough
Gordon Noval
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonny Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bowker, Victoria Wood
- Original Score
- Ilan Eshkeri
- Original Title
- Eric & Ernie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC Cymru Wales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonny Campbell
Peter Bowker, Victoria Wood
Ilan Eshkeri
Tony Slater Ling
Tim Bricknell, Beth Willis, Piers Wenger, Victoria Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Jonny Campbell
Director
Peter Bowker
Writer
Tim Bricknell
Producer
Victoria Wood
Writer
Ilan Eshkeri
Original Music Composer
Tony Slater Ling
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eric & Ernie
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What is Eric & Ernie about?
Single drama telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's formative years, from child stars to national treasures. 'Big head, short legs' is Eric Bartholomew's first impression of Ernie Wiseman, but their friendship endures and, encouraged by his well-meaning but determined mother Sadie, Eric became the funny man to Ernie's 'feed'. After a successful stint in children's variety, they work their way up the ladder of live performance, but after a disastrous television debut in the series Running Wild, Morecambe and Wise learn to trust their own instincts and just make people laugh.
Who directed Eric & Ernie?
Eric & Ernie was directed by Jonny Campbell.
Who stars in Eric & Ernie?
The principal cast of Eric & Ernie includes Daniel Rigby, Bryan Dick, Victoria Wood, Vic Reeves, Reece Shearsmith.
When was Eric & Ernie released and how long is it?
Eric & Ernie was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Eric & Ernie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eric & Ernie was composed by Ilan Eshkeri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eric & Ernie?
Eric & Ernie holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).