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Eric Bartholomew was born in the northern seaside resort of Morecambe. From an early age, he won local talent competitions and became enamoured of becoming a professional comedian and entertainer. He left school in 1940, aged only 14, and with a young friend – Ernest Wise – they began a double act on stage in the Nottingham Empire.
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Dec 23, 2021 · Eric Morecambe died in 1984 and Ernie Wise in 1999. Gary Morecambe said the episode was one from their earliest days of working with writer Eddie Braben, who went on to write many of their most ...
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Jul 22, 2023 · "I knew absolutely nothing about this, until about eleven months ago..."British comedy great, Eric Morecambe is named "Pipe Smoker of the Year" for 1970. Aft...
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Morecambe and Wise, the iconic English comic double act comprising Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, have left an indelible mark on British culture and entertainment. Their enduring legacy spans the realms of variety, radio, film, and most significantly, television, where they achieved unprecedented success.
Mar 27, 2024 · Eric Morecambe's widow Joan has died "peacefully" on her 97th birthday following a short illness, her family has announced. She married the famed Lancashire comedian, known for his double act ...
John Eric Bartholomew OBE (14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984), known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the award-winning double act Morecambe and Wise. The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's death of a heart attack in 1984. Eric took his stage name from his home town, the seaside resort of Morecambe. He is best remembered for ...
