Morecambe and Wise

[gynn]

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.

 

[Jim Procter]

I enjoyed it too

 

[wadey]

They used the theatre at Bacup for some of the scenes and the pier at St Annes

 

[mallard]

I enjoyed it too it was good to see once again

 

[jedimaster]

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.

 

[jaysay]

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

 

[Theresa]

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.

 

[Stumped]

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.

 

[heth]

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!