The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show - Series 1

THE ERIC MORECAMBE AND ERNIE WISE SHOW - SERIES 1 (320kbs-m4a/384mb/2hrs47mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 9th May to 13th June 2026

Starring Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe.

Written by Eddie Braben

With:

Anne Hamilton
Michael Segal
Arthur Tolcher

Music by Dennis Wilson & His Orchestra.

Producer: John Browell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 February/March 1975.

THE ERIC MORECAMBE AND ERNIE WISE SHOW SERIES 1 - 1. EPISODE 1 (320kbs-m4a/64mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 9th May 2026

Much-loved comedy duo Eric and Ernie begin their series - trying to work out when they were last on the radio.

But in surprise news, their bachelor flat-share is looking under threat.

Special singing guests: Peters and Lee.

THE ERIC MORECAMBE AND ERNIE WISE SHOW SERIES 1 - 2. EPISODE 2 (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 16th May 2026

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.

THE ERIC MORECAMBE AND ERNIE WISE SHOW SERIES 1 - 3. EPISODE 3 (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 23rd May 2026

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.

THE ERIC MORECAMBE AND ERNIE WISE SHOW SERIES 1 - 4. EPISODE 4 (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 30th May 2026

Baby talk for Eric and it's bath-time for Ernie - but is he really that hairy?

Special singing guest: Wilma Reading.

THE ERIC MORECAMBE AND ERNIE WISE SHOW SERIES 1 - 5. EPISODE 5 (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 7th June 2026

Shock news from Eric: Ernie's set to retire!

Plus the torrid tale of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning.

Special singing guest: Laura Lee.

THE ERIC MORECAMBE AND ERNIE WISE SHOW SERIES 1 - 6. EPISODE 6 (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 13th June 2026

Has art collector Eric managed to bag himself a bargain?

Plus an industrial espionage play what Ern wrote - 'The Spy with the Cold Nose'.

Special singing guest: Lynsey de Paul.