Eric Morecambe

New Book About Morecambe And Wise Written By Gary Morecambe

A new book is to be published telling “the definitive story” of double act Morecambe and Wise. Forever in the Sunshine is written by Eric Morecambe’s son Gary and will feature previously unseen photographs.  

It will be published by Sphere in hardback, e-book and audio on 12th October. 

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News: UK Tour For Eric & Ern Show

Acclaimed for their uncanny portrayal of the legendary comedy duo, Morecambe & Wise, talented actors Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens return as Eric & Ern with their stage show … on a UK tour from 2nd February to 26th May.

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News: Eric And Ern Show Comes To London

Highly acclaimed for their uncanny portrayal of the legendary comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, talented actors Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens return to London’s West End as Eric & Ern at The Duke of York Theatre on St Martin’s Lane on 2nd and 9th February 2020. 

Joined on stage by musical theatre legend, Ruthie Henshall, these two spectacular nights in London follow a hugely successful UK tour.

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Book Review: Funny Way To Be A Hero by John Fisher

Funny Way To Be A Hero was first published in 1973. Since then comedy has changed beyond recognition. Or has it? John Fisher's update of his stylish and weighty tome complete with riveting rare pictures draws numerous intriguing comparisons between comedians today and the comedians of yesteryear he first focussed on. 

Opinion: TV's Tommy Cooper Drama – Finding The Funny Side?

Update 3/6/13 Just heard today that comedian Joe Lycett has been cast as Dustin Gee in this project below. This is interesting – Gee was the double act partner of Les Dennis and died of a heart attack in 1986. Spookily Dustin Gee and Les Dennis had been the act due to follow Cooper on Live From Her Majesty's, the show Cooper died on in 1984. No news of whether Les Dennis will be portrayed in the Cooper biopic. But if he does, will Les Dennis play himself?

 

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