Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| From 25-03-1978 | 19771000 | 20111019 (BBC7) 20111020 (BBC7) 20111022 (BBC7) 20120524 (BBC7) 20140919 (BBC7) 20161103 (BBC7) | Calculating comedy from the much-loved duo, plus special guest, Penelope Keith insists on making her own intro - before performing in Ern's sketch what he wrote. Written and adapted by Eddie Braben. With vocalist Vincent Zara and music from Peter Knight and his Orchestra. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1978. The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch. | ||
| 05 | 19780501 | 20130520 (BBC7) 20130525 (BBC7) 20140926 (BBC7) 20161110 (BBC7) 20161112 (BBC7) | Chips connoisseurs - and Ern hires a French au pair, in the legendary comic duo's final show for the BBC. With Anne Hamilton and Allan Cuthbertson and a song from The Nolan Sisters. Written and adapted by Eddie Braben. Music from Peter Knight and his Orchestra. The famous duo's final show for the BBC, in which Ernie hires a French au pair. | ||
| 01 | 01 | 19750126 | 20120531 (BBC7) 20140204 (BBC7) 20140208 (BBC7) 20150709 (BBC7) 20150711 (BBC7) 20161218 (BBC7) 20230121 (BBC7) 20230122 (BBC7) | Starting their new series, much loved-comedy duo Eric and Ernie try to work out when they were last on the radio. But in surprise news, their bachelor flat-share is looking under threat. Written by Eddie Braben. Special singing guests: Peters and Lee. Anne Hamilton Michael Segal Arthur Tolcher Music by Dennis Wilson & His Orchestra. Producer: John Browell First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1975. The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical. | |
| 01 | 02 | 19750202 | 20120607 (BBC7) 20140211 (BBC7) 20150716 (BBC7) 20170101 (BBC7) 20230128 (BBC7) 20230129 (BBC7) | Can marriage guidance counsellor Ernie help an angry couple? Meanwhile, Eric reckons Ern needs to spruce-up his act - so how about writing a musical? Special singing guest: Salena Jones. Written by Eddie Braben Anne Hamilton Michael Segal Arthur Tolcher Music by Dennis Wilson & His Orchestra. Producer: John Browell | |
| 01 | 03 | 19750209 | 20120614 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20150723 (BBC7) 20170108 (BBC7) 20230204 (BBC7) 20230205 (BBC7) | Ernie takes Eric to a wig boutique and the BBC's offering Ern a lucrative new contract - but what about Eric? Special singing guest: Anita Harris. Written by Eddie Braben Anne Hamilton Arthur Tolcher Music by Dennis Wilson & His Orchestra. Producer: John Browell The much-loved duo visit a wig boutique, and Eric falls on hard times. | |
| 01 | 04 | 19750216 | 20120621 (BBC7) 20140225 (BBC7) 20150730 (BBC7) 20170115 (BBC7) 20230211 (BBC7) 20230212 (BBC7) | Baby talk and hairy bath-time antics from the much-loved comic duo. | |
| 01 | 05 | 19750223 | 20120628 (BBC7) 20140304 (BBC7) 20140308 (BBC7) 20150806 (BBC7) 20170122 (BBC7) 20230218 (BBC7) 20230219 (BBC7) | Shock news from Eric: Ernie's set to retire! Plus the torrid tale of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning. Written by Eddie Braben Special singing guest: Laura Lee. Anne Hamilton Arthur Tolcher Music by Dennis Wilson & His Orchestra. Producer: John Browell The tale of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, and Ernie is set to retire. | |
| 01 | 06 LAST | 19750302 | 20120705 (BBC7) 20140311 (BBC7) 20150813 (BBC7) 20150815 (BBC7) 20170129 (BBC7) 20230225 (BBC7) 20230226 (BBC7) | Has art collector Eric managed to bag himself a bargain? Plus an industrial espionage play what Ern wrote - 'The Spy with the Cold Nose'. Written by Eddie Braben Special singing guest: Lynsey de Paul. Anne Hamilton Arthur Tolcher Music by Dennis Wilson & His Orchestra. Producer: John Browell Artistic Eric bags a bargain, and an industrial espionage drama what Ern wrote. | |
| 02 | 01 | 19760905 | 20130408 (BBC7) 20140718 (BBC7) 20140719 (BBC7) 20151102 (BBC7) 20190228 (BBC7) 20190302 (BBC7) 20231112 (BBC7) 20231113 (BBC7) | Eric's got a surprise for Ernie's birthday – and special guest Gayle Hunnicutt is desperate to be in one of Ernie's plays what he wrote. Starring Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe. Written by Eddie Braben. Richard Caldicot April Walker Music from Syd Lawrence and his Orchestra – with Roy Marsden, Sue Adams and The Seranaders Producer: John Browell The duo are joined by Gayle Hunnicutt, who is desperate to be in one of Ernie's plays. The much-loved comedy duo are joined by Gayle Hunnicutt, who is desperate to be in one of Ernie's plays. From September 1976. Eric's got a surprise for Ernie's birthday – and guest Gayle Hunnicutt is desperate to be in one of Ernie's plays what he wrote. Written and adapted by Eddie Braben. With Richard Caldicot and April Walker. | |
| 02 | 02 | 19760912 | 20130415 (BBC7) 20130420 (BBC7) 20140725 (BBC7) 20151109 (BBC7) 20190307 (BBC7) 20231119 (BBC7) 20231120 (BBC7) | Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards and Nelson gets a call from Lady Hamilton. Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards, and Nelson gets a phone call from Lady Hamilton. Starring Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe. Written by Eddie Braben. Salena Jones Music from Peter Knight and his Orchestra. Producer: John Browell Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards, and Nelson gets a phone call from Lady Hamilton. From September 1976. | |
| 02 | 03 | 19760919 | 20111012 (BBC7) 20111013 (BBC7) 20120517 (BBC7) 20130422 (BBC7) 20140801 (BBC7) 20151116 (BBC7) 20190314 (BBC7) 20231126 (BBC7) 20231127 (BBC7) | Cinema shenanigans for the much-loved duo and the heroic deeds of Private Morecambe. Written by Eddie Braben With Richard Mathews, Ann Hamilton and Michael Kilgarriff. Special singing guest: Clodagh Rodgers Music from Peter Knight and his Orchestra Producer: John Browell Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero. Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero and the guest is singer Clodagh Rodgers. From September 1976. Starring Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe. | |
| 02 | 04 | 19760926 | 20130429 (BBC7) 20140808 (BBC7) 20151123 (BBC7) 20190321 (BBC7) 20231203 (BBC7) 20231204 (BBC7) | The popular double-act visit their comic-loving bank manager. Money talks when the duo visit their bank manager and Ernie shows off his court skills in a game of tennis. Starring Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe. Written by Eddie Braben. With Allan Cuthbertson Music from Syd Lawrence and his Orchestra Producer: John Browell The popular double act visit their comic-loving bank manager and Ernie looks set to win at tennis. From September 1976. | |
| 02 | 05 | 19761003 | 20110928 (BBC7) 20110929 (BBC7) 20120503 (BBC7) 20130506 (BBC7) 20140815 (BBC7) 20151130 (BBC7) 20190328 (BBC7) 20231210 (BBC7) 20231211 (BBC7) | The comedy duo get up to monkey tricks in Ernie's play The Mighty Kong. Eric is a far from fair cop and there's some monkey business in Ernie's latest masterpiece ‘The Mighty Kong'. Starring Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe. Written by Eddie Braben. With Nicola Pagett Elaine Delmar Music from Peter Knight and his Orchestra. Producer: John Browell First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1976. The comedy duo get up to monkey tricks in Ernie's play The Mighty Kong. With guest star Nicola Pagett. From October 1976. | |
| 02 | 06 LAST | 19761010 | 20130513 (BBC7) 20140822 (BBC7) 20151207 (BBC7) 20190404 (BBC7) 20231217 (BBC7) 20231218 (BBC7) | Eric loves fry ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. The comedy duo take on Hollywood – but Eric's not too keen on Ernie's health kick Starring Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe. Written by Eddie Braben. With Brian Wilde April Walker Music from Syd Lawrence and his Orchestra With Roy Marsden and Sue Adams. Producer: John Browell Eric loves fry-ups but Ernie is on a health kick and takes tablets for his virility. With music from Syd Lawrence. From October 1976. | |
| 03 | 01 | 19771204 | 20111005 (BBC7) 20111006 (BBC7) 20120510 (BBC7) 20140829 (BBC7) 20160825 (BBC7) 20160827 (BBC7) 20190624 (BBC7) 20190629 (BBC7) 20240629 (BBC7) 20240630 (BBC7) | Legendary comic duo Eric and Ernie play wine-tasting connoisseurs, pay tribute to marriage guidance service and enjoy an afternoon in the garden. Written by Eddie Braben. With Allan Cuthbertson and Ann Hamilton. Singing guest: Anita Harris Music from Max Harris and his Orchestra. The legendary duo taste wine, pay tribute to marriage guidance and head to the garden. Producer: Bobby Jaye The legendary duo taste wine, pay tribute to marriage guidance and head to the garden. With Anita Harris. From December 1977. | |
| 03 | 02 | 19771211 | 20140905 (BBC7) 20160901 (BBC7) 20190701 (BBC7) 20240706 (BBC7) 20240707 (BBC7) | The regular butt of the comedy duo's jokes, Des O'Connor, brings along his angry mum. The regular butt of Eric and Ernie's jokes, singer Des O'Connor brings along his angry mum. Starring Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe. Written by Eddie Braben. With: Ann Hamilton Singing guest: Des O'Connor Music by Peter Knight and his Orchestra Producer: Bobby Jaye The regular butt of the comedy duo's jokes, Des O'Connor, brings along his angry mum. The regular butt of the comedy duo's jokes, singer Des O'Connor, brings along his angry mum. From December 1977. | |
| 03 | 03 | 19771218 | 20110921 (BBC7) 20110922 (BBC7) 20120426 (BBC7) 20120428 (BBC7) 20140912 (BBC7) 20160908 (BBC7) 20190708 (BBC7) 20240713 (BBC7) 20240714 (BBC7) | The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie. The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie. Starring Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe. Written by Eddie Braben. With: Ann Hamilton Singing guest: Marion Montgomery. Music by The Maz Harris Group. Producer: Bobby Jaye The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie. With Marion Montgomery. From February 1976. | |
| 03 | 04 | Christmas Radio Show | 19771225 | 20161225 (BBC7) 20191225 (BBC7) 20251220 (BBC7) 20251221 (BBC7) |  Eric and Ernie invite Ann Hamilton over for Christmas dinner - with mistletoe. |