Long-lost Morecambe and Wise episode to be aired on BBC Four to mark TV legend’s 100th birthday

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14 May 2026 • 6:37 PM MYT
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Long-lost Morecambe and Wise episode to be aired on BBC Four to mark TV legend’s 100th birthday

  • Fans are celebrating Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday, which falls on Thursday, 14 May.
  • Morecambe was half of the beloved comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, alongside Ernie Wise, until his death in 1984 at the age of 58.
  • His best-loved moments include the iconic “Singing In The Rain” sketch and André Previn's famous cameo.
  • A long-lost episode of The Morecambe And Wise Show has been discovered by Film Is Fabulous! charitable trust.
  • This rediscovered episode is scheduled to be broadcast on BBC Four on Thursday at 8pm as part of the birthday celebrations.

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