How many Morecambe and Wise Christmas specials were there?
eight Christmas specials
This is an episode summary of British TV comedy show The Morecambe & Wise Show, starring Morecambe and Wise. This was the first show of this title to be broadcast, and ran on BBC2 and BBC1 for a total of nine series, plus eight Christmas specials, between 1968 and 1977.
When was the last Morecambe and Wise Christmas special?
The 1978 Christmas show was entitled Eric & Ernie’s Xmas Show. In 1979 it was Christmas With Eric & Ernie. The last show broadcast on Christmas Day was in 1980, it’s title: The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show.
What year was Elton John on Morecambe and Wise?
The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1976. Elton John gives Eric the benefit of his musical experience.
What year did Angela Rippon appear on Morecambe and Wise Show?
1976
Rippon appeared on a Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show in 1976, presented the first two series of Top Gear and also presented Come Dancing. She hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1977. She was a presenter on, and co-founder of, breakfast television franchisee TV-am.
Why was there no Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show in 1974?
Between 1969 and 1977, the double-act produced eight Christmas Shows for the BBC – the exception being 1974 when the traditional show was replaced by a late-night interview with Michael Parkinson.
Who sang my way on Morecambe and Wise Christmas Special 1970?
Nina van Pallandt : He’s a wonderful artist. Eric Morecambe : A wonderful artist. Ernie Wise : Isn’t he a wonderful artist! He’s the one who sings, “I Did It My Way”.
When did Shirley Bassey appear on Morecambe and Wise?
1971
The musical guests are Los Zafiros, Glenda Jackson, André Previn and Shirley Bassey.
Who was the first female news reader in the UK?
Nancy Wigginton
Nancy Wigginton (6 November 1925 – 11 May 2019), known professionally as Nan Winton, was a British broadcaster, best known for being the first female newsreader to read the national news on BBC television.
How old is Selina Scott?
71 years (May 13, 1951)Selina Scott / Age
Who turned down appearing on Morecambe and Wise?
Grade’s refusal to grant them a series in colour led to their agent, Michael Grade (who happened to be Lew Grade’s nephew) contacting Bill Cotton, the Head of Variety at BBC television. In a short period of time, a three-year deal was negotiated for Morecambe and Wise to move to the BBC.
Who sang Old Devil Moon on Morecambe and Wise?
Chris Langford sings Old Devil Moon. Sketches and stand-up comedy from Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise from 1968, remarkably restored after being feared lost for decades.
Who were the guests on Morecambe and Wise the lost tape?
Celebrity Morecambe and Wise fans taking part in this film include its narrator Toby Jones, plus Jonathan Ross, Ben Miller and Eddie Izzard. Joining the celebrities for this unique screening are Eric’s wife Joan Morecambe and children Gail and Gary.
What song did Shirley Bassey sing on Morecambe and Wise?
Shirley Bassey, who sang the song ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ for the 1971 James Bond film of the same name, sings that song as well as ‘Smoke Gets in Your Eyes’ in the episode.
Who was the first female news anchor?
Dorothy Fuldheim (1893–1989) (USA), first woman in the US to anchor a television show, Often called the “First Lady of Television News”.
Who was the first BBC news reader?
Brian Baines – main presenter and announcer on BBC Look North during the 1970s and 1980s, eventually retiring from the programme in 1988. He died in 2006. Richard Baker – first to read the BBC Television News in 1954 (in voiceover).
Where is Selina Scott today?
Scott, 58, is not lonely. “I have friends and people around me,” she says. She lives on a North Yorkshire farm with her dogs, including the son of the late Kendi, and angora goats. She has a business making hiking and golf socks from the wool.