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Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise

Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise

199944m

Status

Released

Release

1999

Runtime

44m

Storyline

Michael Parkinson looks back at his 1972 interview with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, who he describes as 'the funniest double act we ever produced. The interview, which Parkinson cites as the wittiest he ever conducted, sees Morecambe and Wise at their absolute best, speaking about their pasts, their heroes and their friendship.

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Status
Released
Runtime
44m
Sep 3, 1999
Production
BBC
BBC

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