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Old 02-01-2011, 20:12   #1
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Morecambe and Wise

It's been fascinating watching the re-runs of the old Morecambe and Wise Christmas Specials on BBC2. To anyone like me over 45, they were as much a part of Christmas as the opening of the presents and Christmas dinner. The memories of my late parents came flooding back as I watched.

By today's standards, they probably seem quite corny, but of their time, they were unmissable. Pure gold.

And what a great film of their early life with Victoria Wood as Eric's mother.
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Old 02-01-2011, 21:54   #2
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I enjoyed it too
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Old 02-01-2011, 23:03   #3
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They used the theatre at Bacup for some of the scenes and the pier at St Annes
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Old 02-01-2011, 23:11   #4
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I enjoyed it too it was good to see once again
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Old 03-01-2011, 07:55   #5
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even for me I grew up watching the re-runs with my grandparents and I love it as much today as i did then. I still find myself in stitches and the film was brilliant. I wish some of these so-called modern comedians would take a leaf out of the classic comedy books they were sooooooo much funnier.
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even for me I grew up watching the re-runs with my grandparents and I love it as much today as i did then. I still find myself in stitches and the film was brilliant. I wish some of these so-called modern comedians would take a leaf out of the classic comedy books they were sooooooo much funnier.
Totally agree about the new comedians, can't hold a candle to the old school
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Old 03-01-2011, 17:18   #7
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I agree. I especially loved the drama shown recently - the actors chosen were just right especially the one who played Eric Morecambe - he must have studied him very well to get him down to a fine art.
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even for me I grew up watching the re-runs with my grandparents and I love it as much today as i did then. I still find myself in stitches and the film was brilliant. I wish some of these so-called modern comedians would take a leaf out of the classic comedy books they were sooooooo much funnier.
The foul-mouthed tripe that is posed as comedy by today's nonetities was truly shown up for the puerile, worthless tat that it is. All credit to Victoria Wood and Vic Reeves - lets hope that the powers that be make note of the production when awards are mooted next time around.
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I also enjoyed watching the drama, didnt see it right from the start but enjoyed what I did see! Agree with you Theresa that gut played a blinding part!
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