The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968) - Series 1 Com... -

: Just over two weeks after the series finale, Eric Morecambe suffered a serious heart attack on November 7, 1968, which temporarily halted production and put future series in doubt. The "Lost" Episodes Status

: Through intensive research and private collection finds, four complete episodes have been recovered on film. The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968) - Series 1 Com...

: In April 2026 , another lost 1968 episode was rediscovered in a private collection, described as fast-paced and witty, featuring sketches like a nudist camp spoof. : Just over two weeks after the series

: The other four episodes survive only as high-quality audio recordings, often sourced from off-air recordings of Australian broadcasts. : The other four episodes survive only as

The 1968 debut of on BBC2 marked the legendary return of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise to the BBC. This first series, broadcast from September 2 to October 21, 1968, was a critical turning point that eventually established them as the nation's most beloved comedy duo. Series Overview and Production

: Unlike the later "golden era" written by Eddie Braben , Series 1 was penned by Dick Hills and Sid Green , who had worked with the pair at ITV.