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	78% buy the item featured on this page: Morecambe & Wise - Christmas Specials [DVD] 4.8 out of 5 stars (12) �17.97
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Actors: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Eric Porter, Fenella Fielding, Ann Hamilton
Format: PAL, Colour
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 3
Classification: PG
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
DVD Release Date: 12 Nov 2007

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000VA3JCK
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,939 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Morecambe and Wise are one of the most popular and enduring double acts from the golden age of television. With viewing figures constantly in the millions, their Christmas specials became a national institution.

The Morecambe & Wise Show end-of-year Christmas specials became such an institution during the 1970s that few British families would dream of missing them.

Running from 1969 until 1977, the BBC Christmas shows were usually on Christmas Day. These classic sketches revolved around famous guest stars, such as Eric Porter, Fenella Fielding, Ann Hamilton, Peter Gushing, Glenda Jackson, Andre Previn and Des O'Connor, being made fun of by Eric and Ernie.

The 1977 Christmas Show attracted 28 million viewers, around half of the total UK population. It was a record for a single light entertainment broadcast in Britain, and one which still stands.

With the duo's inimitable style of delivery and repartee, it's not surprising that a BBC poll saw Morecambe and Wise voted 'Best Light Entertainment Performers of All Time'.

This collection contains the best of Eric and Ernie's festive fun. Sit back and enjoy classic British TV comedy at it's best!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas feast, 30 Nov 2007

By	David Benson "david@thinknoevil.com" (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Three-disc set comprising the eight Morecambe and Wise Christmas shows from 1969-1977 (there wasn't one in 1974).

As usual with the BBC, there are no extras or booklet but it is such a bumper package of goodies, you still get your money's worth.

Surprisingly, the first two shows here (starring Fenella Fielding, Edward Woodward and others) are identical to shows in the Series Two dvd, with the addition of the odd sketch and musical interlude.

The quality does vary from year to year but generally these are fun-packed, memorable productions with loads of illustrious stars and of course, Eric and Ernie's nervy, well-honed showmanship.

Highlights are Vanessa Redgrave as Josephine, the Robin Day brawl, Shirley Bassey in boots, Glenda Jackson as Queen Victoria, Jack Jones and backing singers, and their career-best sketch with Andre Previn and the Grieg Piano Concerto: a brilliantly conceived reworking of an old M&W routine, which has the feeling of improvisation yet the polish of true professionalism, and excellent timing by all the players, Previn a natural comedy straight man.
Merry Christmas!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Christmas TV ever, 23 Feb 2008

By	Damien Drake "Damien D" (Scottsdale, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We all know we love Eric and Ern, but what you really want to know is what's on the bloomin' discs, right?

Here is Disc One of the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Specials which covers the 1969, 1970 and 1971 shows. I'll add discs Two and Three as soon as I watch them.

The 1969 Show:

Ernie being groovy
Ernie in the bath (Eric takes a photo)
Monks feeding the ducks
Eric's giant X-Mas tree
Song: Nina
Eric's giant ventriloquist dummy
Song: Sascha Distel
Monks pull a pint
Getting Fenella Fielding in the play
Song: Frankie Vaughn
Nelson Sketch
Song: Bring me sunshine

The 1970 Show:

Exchanging gifts
French Foreign Legion in the loo
Fuel saving Car
Peter Cushing (cut in half)
Song: Kenny Ball
Ann Hamilton over for Christmas dinner
Eric Porter
Song: Nina
Edward Woodward
Song: Edward Woodward
William Franklin
The 3 Musketeers Sketch

The 1971 Show:

Santa stealing gifts
Eric and Ernie get awards (with Dick Emery)
Monks
At the chicken farm
Song: Los Zafiros
Glenda Jackson song with guests Cliff Michelmore, Frank Bough, Eddie Waring, Patrick Moore, Michael Parkinson and Robert Dougall
Andre 'Preview' and the Piano Concerto
Shirley Bassey funny 'Smoke gets in your eyes'
Song: Shirley Bassey
Piano and water sketch
Francis Matthews
Robin Hood Sketch

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Comedy Ever?, 30 Nov 2007

By	MoreTeaUrn? "fred" (UK) - See all my reviews

3 DVD's covering 9 Xmas Specials. Worth the money just for the 1971 show which featured the classic sketches of Shirley Bassey and Andre Previn (or is it Preview?)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas everyday
This sensational 3 disc set should be a must in every comedy fan's
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Published 1 month ago by Mr S. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant collection
Finally, all the uncut shows, none of which I'd ever seen in full in fact, and all in the same box! The sketches sit much better in these complete versions. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Beth

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Nostalgic Christmas Comedy
A real collectors item! This DVD turns the clock back to the age of great comedy from the irreplaceable duo. Some of their finest shows are here.Long may they live on!

Published 4 months ago by Cherry Brandy

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring Me Sunshine... and they do!
What can I say!? It's Morecambe and Wise, Morecambe and Wise Christmas specials! At it's peak, 28 million people sat down to watch Eric and Ernie and thier guest stars making... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Jack Lane

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my brother, it is great value for an amazing collection of sketches by Morecambe & Wise. A must buy for everyone

Published 5 months ago by S. Martin

4.0 out of 5 stars What Christmas telly should be like
I ordered this set for a friend who's never heard of Morecambe and Wise, so was rather disappointed to find that there is no booklet or anything included in the box that even... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Fenny

5.0 out of 5 stars This makes you remember just why they were so huge!!
Watching these shows makes you realise just what "funny" should be! These are true classics.

I have been crying with laughter at their antics and it has introduced... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Bo_Nidle

4.0 out of 5 stars Merry Christmas
The quality of the recordings, particularly of the earliest shows, is limited by the archival nature of the original material but it is not bad. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Hawker

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