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.
