I am so glad to see that BBC2 will be showing the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show in proper primetime slot.
Its good that they will also show the 1973 Christmas edition of the generation game.
Does anyone remember a few years back, Five used to show classic christmas comedy, usually on Boxing Day? I remember one year they showed the Morecambe and Wise Xmas Show from their Thames Television era, along with Benny Hill, Robins Nest etc.
I wonder if they will be doing the same again this year?
I have heard they will show An Audience with Bruce Forsyth, I wonder when this was recorded?
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Yeah Five did show some ITV Morecambe and Wise shows until about five years ago ... Made my Christmas it did.
Feathers is waving. Does this mean he's changed his ways?
Funny you should say that, if you watch the clip just before they go into the zoo you can see a picture on the wall saying Feathers is missing. Could it be significant?
And great BBC1 schedules too. Is this the only year we've not had some Before They Were Famous type programme on BBC1 on Christmas Day in recent memory?
I am so glad to see that BBC2 will be showing the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show in proper primetime slot.
Its good that they will also show the 1973 Christmas edition of the generation game.
Does anyone remember a few years back, Five used to show classic christmas comedy, usually on Boxing Day? I remember one year they showed the Morecambe and Wise Xmas Show from their Thames Television era, along with Benny Hill, Robins Nest etc.
I wonder if they will be doing the same again this year?
I have heard they will show An Audience with Bruce Forsyth, I wonder when this was recorded?
What's this? When are they doing that? It'll be great to get some different Christmas repeats this year. I liked Five's retro Christmas nights with old ITV shows, but some of the repeats weren't as funny as their BBC counterparts.
20:30 DOCUMENTARY: The Man Who Made Eric and Ernie
During the 1970s, BBC shows like Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies, The Generation Game, Dad's Army and Parkinson transformed the world of television entertainment and delighted audiences in their millions. The man behind the success of these shows was entertainment impresario Sir Bill Cotton, who died in 2008. Stars including Ronnie Corbett, Sir Michael Parkinson and Bruce Forsyth celebrate the golden age of entertainment and remember the man who made it happen.
(Stereo, Widescreen)
21:30 ENTERTAINMENT: The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1975
A classic Christmas edition from 1975, with guests Gordon Jackson, Diana Rigg, Pan's People and Des O'Connor.
(Stereo, Widescreen)
22:40 GAME SHOW: The Generation Game Christmas 1973
Fun for all the family in a special Christmas show from 1973, featuring surprise star guests. Presented by Bruce Forsyth and Anthea Redfern.
(Stereo, Widescreen)
23:40 COMEDY: The Two Ronnies
Old-Fashioned Christmas Mystery.
Festive fun with Ronnies Corbett and Barker from Christmas 1973. The magnificent two - well, one and a half; but what are they doing on Christmas Eve 1874?
(Stereo, Widescreen)
2nd January
21:00 COMEDY: Morecambe and Wise: the Show What Paul Merton Did.
Paul Merton hosts a celebration of the greatest British comedy duo ever in this hour-long festive feast honouring the magic and genius of Morecambe and Wise. Combining nostalgic tributes from their comedic peers with contemporary comment from performers they have influenced, the show revisits the legendary stars and sketches that became required viewing for millions of families, and without which no Christmas would have been complete.
(Stereo, Widescreen)
20:30 DOCUMENTARY: The Man Who Made Eric and Ernie
During the 1970s, BBC shows like Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies, The Generation Game, Dad's Army and Parkinson transformed the world of television entertainment and delighted audiences in their millions. The man behind the success of these shows was entertainment impresario Sir Bill Cotton, who died in 2008. Stars including Ronnie Corbett, Sir Michael Parkinson and Bruce Forsyth celebrate the golden age of entertainment and remember the man who made it happen.
(Stereo, Widescreen)
21:30 ENTERTAINMENT: The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1975
A classic Christmas edition from 1975, with guests Gordon Jackson, Diana Rigg, Pan's People and Des O'Connor.
(Stereo, Widescreen)
22:40 GAME SHOW: The Generation Game Christmas 1973
Fun for all the family in a special Christmas show from 1973, featuring surprise star guests. Presented by Bruce Forsyth and Anthea Redfern.
(Stereo, Widescreen)
23:40 COMEDY: The Two Ronnies
Old-Fashioned Christmas Mystery.
Festive fun with Ronnies Corbett and Barker from Christmas 1973. The magnificent two - well, one and a half; but what are they doing on Christmas Eve 1874?
(Stereo, Widescreen)
Oh My God that looks brilliant!! Bill Cotton was the best Head Of Light Entertainment Auntie ever had. Hopefully they'll have clips of Mike Yarwood, a forgotten genius if you ask me.
