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S10·E6 Special (8 October 1970)

Episode
Season 10, Episode 6
Air Date
October 8, 1970
Runtime
50 minutes
Writer
Eddie Braben
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 8, 1970 50 min
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Synopsis

Moustache seeds, Ernie in hospital, Ear specialist, Honeymoon couple next door.

This episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show, had been considered lost for over 50 years. Eric’s son Gary Morecambe discovered the programme in an unmarked film can last year, and now it has been lovely restored and was broadcast on 25th December 2021 for the first time since its original broadcast in 1970.

The show, written by the legendary Eddie Braben, was episode one of Eric and Ernie’s first series to appear on BBC1, and was originally watched by over 14 million viewers. As well as some classic sketches from Eric and Ernie, the show also features songs and music from Paul Anka, Patricia Lambert, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, and the boys themselves rounding things off with a burst of Bring Me Sunshine

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 10 Episode 6 of Morecambe & Wise air?

Season 10, Episode 6 ('Special (8 October 1970)') originally aired on October 8, 1970.

How long is Season 10 Episode 6 ('Special (8 October 1970)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.

What happens in Morecambe & Wise Season 10 Episode 6?

Moustache seeds, Ernie in hospital, Ear specialist, Honeymoon couple next door. This episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show, had been considered lost for over 50 years. Eric’s son Gary Morecambe discovered the programme in an unmarked film can last year, and now it has been lovely restored and was ...

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