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Lost Morecambe & Wise Episode Found!
1 May
Summary
- A lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show will air in May.
- The episode was found by charity Film Is Fabulous!.
- Its broadcast coincides with Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday.
A cherished, long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is slated for broadcast on May 14. This significant find, discovered by the charity Film Is Fabulous!, will be aired by the BBC, coinciding with what would have been Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday. The episode, originally broadcast on September 16, 1968, was one of four missing installments. It was preserved by an industry professional who has since passed away. This particular episode includes classic sketches written by Sid Green and Dick Hills. It also features guest appearances by Ann Hamilton and Jenny Lee-Wright, alongside a musical performance by 1960s hitmakers The Paper Dolls. Eric Morecambe's daughter, Gail, expressed delight that the broadcast aligns with her father's centenary. Gary Morecambe, Eric's son, called the discovery 'wonderful' and expressed surprise at finding a show unseen since 1968, praising the dedicated efforts of Professor Justin Smith and his team. The episode will be available on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer.
