Des asked his fans to pray for Eric after his heart attack. Upon hearing this Eric replied "Those four or five people probably made all the difference".
This is marvellous, and what joy Eric and Ernie shared with the world, and along with the wonderful Victoria Wood they brought sunshine indeed. And a big hug to the gifted and wonderful writer Eddie Braben, whom Stephen Tomkinson plays beautifully in Eric, Ernie & Me.
Just EXCELLENT. Not only do they look like Eric and Ernie, but sound and act like them too. I love the little 'references' throughout to quips that would later become their trademarks. Again, so believable. Victoria Wood is wonderful as Eric's mum, but they are all great. Thanks so much for posting this amazing docudrama. One of the best I've seen. Superb!!
Thank you Vickie Wood for another masterpiece. I loved this, and I feel blessed that I got to watch all three of these geniuses in action. They're all sorely missed.
I live in the US and watch UK TV. About a year ago I just happened to DVR a Morcambe and Wise special. OH MY GOODNESS! I love them! Then I re watched a Victoria Wood special and saw that Victoria had done a TV movie about their early career and found it here. WONDERFUL and completely enjoyed each and every actor. It was like watching Morcambe and Wise themselves. Bravo! and well done.
All the actors were excellent and Victoria Wood is always a pleasure to watch; so sad she is no longer with us. I must say the actor who played the adult Eric was uncannily like him, especially his mannerisms and facial expressions. Hadn't seen this before and so glad I found it.
What an amaziing film of a time past when pennies were counted and values were so different in a time of war. Thank God for Erics Mum who saw the future of these two who were destined to become the Nation favourite, we miss them both, R.I.P Eric & Ernie.
One drawback with not owning a tv is missing gems like this. Spot on casting and excellent writing. Thank you Victoria for having the idea and the ability to bring us this piece of tv history. You were a genius in your own right, but this just really shows the depth of creativity and imagination you had, RIP
Everything about this is so perfect I could cry. There’s a whole world right here that’s gone forever, faithfully, authentically and superbly recreated by all involved.
@@GraemeBT Actually, I was a bit confused over dates as they never gave an accurate timeline. 1948 brought in standard Black Livery didn't they, when British Rail was created?
This was excellent. There were times when it was actually like watching the boys in the show. Hearing Eric and Ernie singing Positive Thinking at the end brought tears to my eyes.
Superb casting, well delivered story line which outlines their rise to prominence. Reminds us of how talented this era of entertainers were. Ant and Dec are just auto cue presenters with zip talent. My younger sister used to walk Ernie's dog, a black scottie, back in the 70's as he lived just down the road from us. Lovely man, always a smile, polite and humble. Quite the antithesis of the limited talent today.
My mum was a HUGE Victoria Wood fan as a lot of 80's mums were and as videos were new to us at the time it didnt take me long before i'd watched all my videos and my sisters collection were all god awful romantic teen comedies so i found my mums Victoria Wood as seen on tv collection and loved it, she was not solely a comedian and some of her sketches could be quite serious and sometimes very dark and that was a rare trait in those days and gave me a broader sense of what comedy could be. A national treasure taken way too soon
The film was her idea. She had to chance to write it but she felt it needed to be a male. Fair enough, when they finally do a Joyce Grenfell biopic (long overdue) that must be a female writer (Phoebe Waller Bridge, what are you waiting for?).
Great tribute to a great comedy act. I was in a real bummer of a mood until I watched this. Victoria Wood and Vic Reeves are perfect as Eric's parents, and the leading roles are like watching Eric and Ernie. Thanks for the great upload. A
this film is wonderful and its nice to see M&W treated with such respect. they were always funny, never offensive and future comedians should learn from them.
That wos good that wos! Absoluuutely brilliant. Thankyou Victoria Wood for your great idea. Rest in peace Eric and Ernie, you were the funniest Englishmen I knew.
Had to stop after 25 mins, and say how much I'm enjoying this, and that I never knew what an eye for talent Eric's mum was. Okay, I've said my piece, so I'll make a fresh brew and get back to the show. Ooooh this is good stuff.
+Avidcomp I read your comment so I have just watched it. I didn't think it was any good. The actors were very good but I guess I just don't find Morecambe and wise funny. The story was very boring.
My childhood was Morcombe & Wise re-runs and I have a charming nostalgia for these two hopelessly lame comedians of a bygone era. This is a great tribute to the men. Producers, writers and directors should be proud of this little movie. 🥰
My most magical memories of childhood was Christmas day and the eagerly awaited Morecambe and Wise show. The whole family together and in stitches. It doesn't happen nowadays. They're missing out.
I saw M+W in Bournemouth in the 60s. They encompass Northern outlook and humanity in the day , and never left their roots. Seen this years ago , like reading a book twice ; gets better. Ref. to George Thornby and Arther Aski ( playmates ) specially. Thanks so much mum !!!. Dave
This is great. Brings back so many wonderful childhood memories. Both actors did very well, especially the man playing Eric Morecambe, he has nailed that performance.
Dan Rigby spent two popular years on stage doing as good a job as Eric did in a one-man show in the face of the Left's ownership of entertainment in this country. It just goes to show that not everyone on our stages and screens are employees of Vladimir Putin and his friends in the Labour party's BBCSSR.
I hate biopics, it's impossible to nail 'bottled lightening', trying to capture the spirit of those we study so closely, mannerisms, voices, there's always a compromise somewhere, something you have to live with.. but not here, this is perfection
I often regard Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer as the Morecambe and Wise of my teen years, their styles were definitely not the same as only one of the acts had a straight man but they both came from roughly the same area of the country and both seemed to be having so much fun in each others company that it was infectious to the audience and i thought having Jim Muir (Vic) play Eric's dad was a masterstroke in casting and Jim really nails it, best i've seen him act but helped massively by Victoria Wood's performance alongside him, she steals every scene and she was a massive part of my childhood as my mum was a huge fan of hers and once i'd seen my meagre 80's video collection i watched my mums video collection and watched Victoria's "as seen on tv" series religiously, introduced me to dark humour and it wasnt a typical gag heavy comedy show but so glad i was exposed to it young, a multi talented lady taken way too soon and i remember when they filmed this there were stories in the press that she was the driving force wanting to get this project going and i may be misquoting here but she said something like " they were so beloved yet no one had really told the story of how they met and became a double act" and she was right
Absolutely fabulous,-was the first time Ive seen this but it wont be the last -whoever did the casting deserves a medal as big as a frying pan,tip top-Eric and Ernie would be soo proud !!!
There will never be another Morecambe and Wise im so glad i have the pleasure of those two guys at the height of their fame in the 70's this was a brilliant Victoria wood written drama played brilliantly by Daniel Rigby and Bryan Dick fanbloodytastic !
My god, Victoria Wood, what an amazing woman. Missed this when it first came out, just seen for the first time, 11 years late....superb. How nice to see something actually WRITTEN by someone with TALENT. Pity Victoria wasn't hired by DR WHO.....
A gem. Everything a movie should be: engaging. They don't make them like this one often enough . Excellent from acting, direction, shoot and edit. Thank you, BBC.
I owe much of my first forty years of laughter to this pair ..since they've been gone... My laughter diminished also.. A great unfolding drama of their success story ..worth every second of viewing time... Might watch it again later ..lol..
Absolutely right! Walk out onto any street Christmas when MW were on with their Christmas special and you might see one or two people that’s all! I know I’m going to sound an old fart when I say this but that period little did we know it was the end of variety, the end of real skill and craft when it came to entertainment. Not one of the new brigade now can come anywhere near in terms of talent or the ability to entertain with a possible exception of Peter Kaye. The rest, to get the laughs they have to shock and awe, there really is little talent with the Uni generation, just a lot of hype!
I grew up a kid in the 70s a Eric and Ernie were and still are the funniest Duo ever, the ice cream van sketch, andre pre-van as for Xmas was never Xmas without there show on. Thank you for sharing this flim. 🙏
I remember watching this on TV when it first aired and enjoyed it as much now as I did then. I also watched it a couple of years ago. Thanks for sharing.
Was so great to see how they both started, the roots of their art. They were a brilliant act and you will not get better than those two - Morecombe & Wise. :-))
utter quality from start to finish - every actor is brilliant in this, the teen actors, the adult versions, victoria wood - even jim moir, who i've never seen act as convincingly as this, is perfect as the stoic dad - daniel rigby was magical - i physically had tears of joyful nostalgia the first time i watched this - you can tell this was a real labour of love for everyone involved who was old enough to remember the originals
Rubbish! :D I'd have to say that he had the easiest part - Eric had more "quirks" than Ernie such as the sucking of the teeth, jiggling his spectacles etc. BUT - having said that, yeah, he did a fantastic job, he even walked like Eric did! A bloody amazing tribute, way better than I thought it would be.
To be honest, I agree with you - it is easier with the distinctive mannerisms and quirks etc. but a poor or even an average actor could easily fall into the trap of overdoing those things, hamming them up and relying too much on them. I just feel that he got the balance spot on and pretty much 'became' Eric Morecambe as a result.
Ben Sullivan and I in turn have to agree with you! As someone said (might have been you) - he almost seemed to be channeling Eric, and only a good actor would know how to get it just right. And I have to admit, towards the end, it was almost like seeing Eric himself acting the part. Ernie, though, had a lot more work to do, but looking past the facial differences, he also did a very good job, imo, specially onstage towards the end.
Skraeling1000 I thought Ernie Wise was great casting, he got the voice absolutely spot on. With Ernie's condescending tone speaking down to Eric when he was messing about, very good indeed.
Apart from comic brilliance, Eric and Ernie, like Stan and Ollie, were just loveable people and it was this appeal that helped to make them so great. They were true friends and this came out in their performances and though they were competitive as on screen characters, their friendship added depth and character to their interaction, understanding each other so well. This drama portrays them so accurately, with excellent casting and scripting. I shed a tear at the end remembering they are now gone and we will not see their like again.
Fantastic! (Bryan Dick I've been watching since the sublime "20,000 Streets Under The Sky"...) Supporting cast excellent too, Vic Reeves particularly shines... Wood as good as always... Thanks for the Posting... xx SF
Dashed my American ear👂 I can't understand a blessed word Without captions I'm lost and know I'm missing out on a great story Have to sign off😪 but happy for those that can appreciate what I know is a great film 🎭
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.
Excellent story! Always be yourself! I never heard of this comical team. What a Mom. And I'm sure these actors did a fantastic job portraying the real persons. I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing.
Eric would be so proud of Luton getting into the premiership a far cry from his joke :"We do a lap of honour when we get a corner and hire a tour bus when we get a goal ."
..loving it, thankyou for sharing this.. funny, about an hour in.. they seem so unsure and uneasy about television.. how things change! great performances by all, including the child and teenage selves.. 🙂
The actors playing the adult Eric and Ernie was uncanny. The mannerisms and voices were spot on. Really enjoyed this little gem.
Totally nailed these two. Mannerisms, voices...everything. Great job.
*Why are you surprised, that's what they should do*
I grew up watch Eric and Ernie, they made me laugh more than any one else ever has. I miss them so very much. Thank God for Eric's mum.
Me too. Xmas isn't Xmas without a M&W Xmas Show👍👍
Stumbled here by accident and stayed for 1 hour and 29 minutes. That was brilliant.
The 70 who disliked this film are all members of the Des O'Connor fan club!
Damn right LOL..
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏
Des asked his fans to pray for Eric after his heart attack. Upon hearing this Eric replied "Those four or five people probably made all the difference".
Ha Ha yes and each one had to make 10 accounts ;)
The people who disliked it plain old disliked it. Get over yourself.
This is marvellous, and what joy Eric and Ernie shared with the world, and along with the wonderful Victoria Wood they brought sunshine indeed. And a big hug to the gifted and wonderful writer Eddie Braben, whom Stephen Tomkinson plays beautifully in Eric, Ernie & Me.
Just EXCELLENT. Not only do they look like Eric and Ernie, but sound and act like them too. I love the little 'references' throughout to quips that would later become their trademarks. Again, so believable. Victoria Wood is wonderful as Eric's mum, but they are all great. Thanks so much for posting this amazing docudrama. One of the best I've seen. Superb!!
Thank you Vickie Wood for another masterpiece. I loved this, and I feel blessed that I got to watch all three of these geniuses in action. They're all sorely missed.
Its nii not ses, I believe, although I could be wrong.
Victoria Wood didn't write it, I only just found out. But it was her original concept wasn't it?!
@@kathp6689yes, she produced it 😊
I live in the US and watch UK TV. About a year ago I just happened to DVR a Morcambe and Wise special. OH MY GOODNESS! I love them! Then I re watched a Victoria Wood special and saw that Victoria had done a TV movie about their early career and found it here. WONDERFUL and completely enjoyed each and every actor. It was like watching Morcambe and Wise themselves. Bravo! and well done.
Enjoyed this first time on tv and now again here...fab performances by everyone! Especially the two playing Eric n Ernie!
All the actors were excellent and Victoria Wood is always a pleasure to watch; so sad she is no longer with us. I must say the actor who played the adult Eric was uncannily like him, especially his mannerisms and facial expressions. Hadn't seen this before and so glad I found it.
What an amaziing film of a time past when pennies were counted and values were so different in a time of war.
Thank God for Erics Mum who saw the future of these two who were destined to become the Nation favourite, we miss them both, R.I.P Eric & Ernie.
One drawback with not owning a tv is missing gems like this. Spot on casting and excellent writing. Thank you Victoria for having the idea and the ability to bring us this piece of tv history. You were a genius in your own right, but this just really shows the depth of creativity and imagination you had, RIP
What an absolute delight, remember being glued to the telly on xmas day during the 70s. Simply magic. Thanks boys xxx
Everything about this is so perfect I could cry. There’s a whole world right here that’s gone forever, faithfully, authentically and superbly recreated by all involved.
It's superb in every way, there's such warmth, so much heart in it - it's like seeing them again.
I loved the scenes of Glasgow Empire - "Where Acts Went to Die" as Eric always joked! Lovely film.
Except a 1948 liveried loco in 1945
@@GraemeBT Actually, I was a bit confused over dates as they never gave an accurate timeline. 1948 brought in standard Black Livery didn't they, when British Rail was created?
I'm not sure I could have put it any better, Tom
what a great portrayal from the 2 actors who played Eric and Ernie, what a great friendship they had and they always put that first.
This was excellent. There were times when it was actually like watching the boys in the show. Hearing Eric and Ernie singing Positive Thinking at the end brought tears to my eyes.
Superb casting, well delivered story line which outlines their rise to prominence. Reminds us of how talented this era of entertainers were. Ant and Dec are just auto cue presenters with zip talent. My younger sister used to walk Ernie's dog, a black scottie, back in the 70's as he lived just down the road from us. Lovely man, always a smile, polite and humble. Quite the antithesis of the limited talent today.
What brilliant performances, it's a brilliant production all round, the BBC at it's best!
My word Victoria Wood is brilliant in this i forgot how talented she was, another great comedian died young she will be solely missed RIP.
Victoria word was awesome 👏
My mum was a HUGE Victoria Wood fan as a lot of 80's mums were and as videos were new to us at the time it didnt take me long before i'd watched all my videos and my sisters collection were all god awful romantic teen comedies so i found my mums Victoria Wood as seen on tv collection and loved it, she was not solely a comedian and some of her sketches could be quite serious and sometimes very dark and that was a rare trait in those days and gave me a broader sense of what comedy could be. A national treasure taken way too soon
@@A-small-amount-of-peas Agreed. She sang played the piano and wrote some good funny songs too. Multitalented.
Thanks, and I agree, but until I read that I had no idea she had died.
The film was her idea. She had to chance to write it but she felt it needed to be a male. Fair enough, when they finally do a Joyce Grenfell biopic (long overdue) that must be a female writer (Phoebe Waller Bridge, what are you waiting for?).
Great tribute to a great comedy act. I was in a real bummer of a mood until I watched this. Victoria Wood and Vic Reeves are perfect as Eric's parents, and the leading roles are like watching Eric and Ernie. Thanks for the great upload. A
What part did Vic Reeves play?
@@Rich6Brew Eric Morecambe's Father.
The two Vics!
This was superbly done and I am so glad I got to finally see it. Brilliant cast and they portrayed Eric and Ernie down to a tee.
this film is wonderful and its nice to see M&W treated with such respect. they were always funny, never offensive and future comedians should learn from them.
That wos good that wos! Absoluuutely brilliant. Thankyou Victoria Wood for your great idea. Rest in peace Eric and Ernie, you were the funniest Englishmen I knew.
Christmas isn't the same without Eric and Ernie - pure genius.
@@verona8144 i agree about the half hour show. I was once attacked By Ernie’s dog when out running - true story.
31:29 - literally says this
Lovely memories of watching their Christmas day show with my mum and dad , miss them ❤ ......nothing compares 😀
👏👏👏
Had to stop after 25 mins, and say how much I'm enjoying this, and that I never knew what an eye for talent Eric's mum was. Okay, I've said my piece, so I'll make a fresh brew and get back to the show. Ooooh this is good stuff.
+Avidcomp I read your comment so I have just watched it. I didn't think it was any good. The actors were very good but I guess I just don't find Morecambe and wise funny. The story was very boring.
Sonja- Yes the movie was ok but Morecombe and wise were about as funny as getting kicked full on in the bollocks and then poked in the eye.
@@johnnyjabsco1999 you’re a fucking idiot,but stay safe mate.
ERIC MORECAMBE & ERNIE WISE... what can I say the best comedy double act ever on British Television.
The film was PERFECT. Great Job!
A lifetime of hard work for our entertainment ... bravo to them.
My childhood was Morcombe & Wise re-runs and I have a charming nostalgia for these two hopelessly lame comedians of a bygone era. This is a great tribute to the men. Producers, writers and directors should be proud of this little movie. 🥰
Great casting for Eric Morecambe its like watching a young version of him
My most magical memories of childhood was Christmas day and the eagerly awaited Morecambe and Wise show. The whole family together and in stitches. It doesn't happen nowadays. They're missing out.
I saw M+W in Bournemouth in the 60s. They encompass Northern outlook and humanity in the day , and never left their roots. Seen this years ago , like reading a book twice ; gets better. Ref. to George Thornby and Arther Aski ( playmates ) specially. Thanks so much mum !!!. Dave
This is great. Brings back so many wonderful childhood memories. Both actors did very well, especially the man playing Eric Morecambe, he has nailed that performance.
The actors playing Eric and Ernie have even got there mannerisms, great show.
Dan Rigby spent two popular years on stage doing as good a job as Eric did in a one-man show in the face of the Left's ownership of entertainment in this country. It just goes to show that not everyone on our stages and screens are employees of Vladimir Putin and his friends in the Labour party's BBCSSR.
They even sound like Eric & Ernie
@@RobertLocksley385 what ARE you on about.
I hate biopics, it's impossible to nail 'bottled lightening', trying to capture the spirit of those we study so closely, mannerisms, voices, there's always a compromise somewhere, something you have to live with.. but not here, this is perfection
Brilliant , and such excellent portrayals of both Eric and Ernie !
I often regard Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer as the Morecambe and Wise of my teen years, their styles were definitely not the same as only one of the acts had a straight man but they both came from roughly the same area of the country and both seemed to be having so much fun in each others company that it was infectious to the audience and i thought having Jim Muir (Vic) play Eric's dad was a masterstroke in casting and Jim really nails it, best i've seen him act but helped massively by Victoria Wood's performance alongside him, she steals every scene and she was a massive part of my childhood as my mum was a huge fan of hers and once i'd seen my meagre 80's video collection i watched my mums video collection and watched Victoria's "as seen on tv" series religiously, introduced me to dark humour and it wasnt a typical gag heavy comedy show but so glad i was exposed to it young, a multi talented lady taken way too soon and i remember when they filmed this there were stories in the press that she was the driving force wanting to get this project going and i may be misquoting here but she said something like " they were so beloved yet no one had really told the story of how they met and became a double act" and she was right
I love how they had the brains and courage to adapt to their audience and to the times.
Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Uncanny casting.
We laughed at them, we loved them. Thankyou very much for creating this channel, and for your uploads which are very much appreciated.
How have I missed this...Reece and Vic and wood ..legends
Absolute gem of a film. Both actors got Eric and Ernie down to a tee. Fantastic film.
The ending made me cry. The memories!
Absolutely fabulous,-was the first time Ive seen this but it wont be the last -whoever did the casting deserves a medal as big as a frying pan,tip top-Eric and Ernie would be soo proud !!!
There will never be another Morecambe and Wise im so glad i have the pleasure of those two guys at the height of their fame in the 70's this was a brilliant Victoria wood written drama played brilliantly by Daniel Rigby and Bryan Dick fanbloodytastic !
My god, Victoria Wood, what an amazing woman. Missed this when it first came out, just seen for the first time, 11 years late....superb. How nice to see something actually WRITTEN by someone with TALENT. Pity Victoria wasn't hired by DR WHO.....
She didn't write it
A gem. Everything a movie should be: engaging. They don't make them like this one often enough . Excellent from acting, direction, shoot and edit. Thank you, BBC.
The way these two channel Eric & Ernie is amazing......
Always cry at the end scene when they sing Positive Thinking! The real two lol x
I owe much of my first forty years of laughter to this pair ..since they've been gone...
My laughter diminished also..
A great unfolding drama of their success story ..worth every second of viewing time...
Might watch it again later ..lol..
I love the line "It's just not Christmas without Eric and Ernie". Because in 70s UK it wasn't...
We loved it in Australia too 🇦🇺
Absolutely right! Walk out onto any street Christmas when MW were on with their Christmas special and you might see one or two people that’s all! I know I’m going to sound an old fart when I say this but that period little did we know it was the end of variety, the end of real skill and craft when it came to entertainment. Not one of the new brigade now can come anywhere near in terms of talent or the ability to entertain with a possible exception of Peter Kaye. The rest, to get the laughs they have to shock and awe, there really is little talent with the Uni generation, just a lot of hype!
@@ianmedium Great memories.
'As a' member of the uni generation, I quite agree. @@ianmedium
The mannerisms were spot on. A great film, thanks for sharing.
"It doesn't feel the same. Christmas without Eric & Ernie, does it?" - What a great bit of writing!
I grew up a kid in the 70s a Eric and Ernie were and still are the funniest Duo ever, the ice cream van sketch, andre pre-van as for Xmas was never Xmas without there show on. Thank you for sharing this flim. 🙏
Thanks for uploading. A lovely drama about a wonderful double act...they don't make em like that anymore!
Thank you for putting this up. It was wonderful.
I remember watching this on TV when it first aired and enjoyed it as much now as I did then. I also watched it a couple of years ago. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you UA-cam algorithm for using your computer smarts and finding this wonderful treasure to enjoy!
This just popped up on the tube , wow what a fantastic cast loved it
Was so great to see how they both started, the roots of their art. They were a brilliant act and you will not get better than those two - Morecombe & Wise. :-))
I THOUGHT BLAIR & BROWN WERE FUNNY MYSELF
Thank you so very much. I loved this, also me sad as I still miss them both.
Thanks it reminded me of watching their show on tv with my late parent's and two younger brother's. 😊
utter quality from start to finish - every actor is brilliant in this, the teen actors, the adult versions, victoria wood - even jim moir, who i've never seen act as convincingly as this, is perfect as the stoic dad - daniel rigby was magical - i physically had tears of joyful nostalgia the first time i watched this - you can tell this was a real labour of love for everyone involved who was old enough to remember the originals
WONDERFUL! How on earth did someone find the M & W lookalikes? Great job, and good performances from the lads themselves.
Priceless-Watching from Wyoming. Thank You!🌺
Love Daniel Rigby as Eric Morecambe. He looks like him, sounds like him and acts like him. The whole cast is great but he stands out for me
Lovely, lovely stuff. And it's so nice to find a real gem on a rainy Tuesday morning. Thank you.
"Hello Dave!!!!" is all I can think whenever I see Reece Shearsmith in that type of makeup! Brilliant performances by all though :)
Daniel Rigby's performance here is an absolute masterpiece.
Rubbish! :D
I'd have to say that he had the easiest part - Eric had more "quirks" than Ernie such as the sucking of the teeth, jiggling his spectacles etc. BUT - having said that, yeah, he did a fantastic job, he even walked like Eric did!
A bloody amazing tribute, way better than I thought it would be.
To be honest, I agree with you - it is easier with the distinctive mannerisms and quirks etc. but a poor or even an average actor could easily fall into the trap of overdoing those things, hamming them up and relying too much on them. I just feel that he got the balance spot on and pretty much 'became' Eric Morecambe as a result.
Ben Sullivan and I in turn have to agree with you! As someone said (might have been you) - he almost seemed to be channeling Eric, and only a good actor would know how to get it just right. And I have to admit, towards the end, it was almost like seeing Eric himself acting the part. Ernie, though, had a lot more work to do, but looking past the facial differences, he also did a very good job, imo, specially onstage towards the end.
Skraeling1000 I thought Ernie Wise was great casting, he got the voice absolutely spot on. With Ernie's condescending tone speaking down to Eric when he was messing about, very good indeed.
Nice that the BBC produced something that celebrates the past instead of degrading it.
Victoria and the lads Made M/W Come ALIVE. Those were the Days my friends. Love it thanks
Apart from comic brilliance, Eric and Ernie, like Stan and Ollie, were just loveable people and it was this appeal that helped to make them so great. They were true friends and this came out in their performances and though they were competitive as on screen characters, their friendship added depth and character to their interaction, understanding each other so well. This drama portrays them so accurately, with excellent casting and scripting. I shed a tear at the end remembering they are now gone and we will not see their like again.
Thank you for this! It was truly delightful!
Thank you Eric and Ern. The laughter of my childhood.
I missed this when it was shown on TV, but feeling blessed to watch them now, got tissues at hand, I keep welling up! Thanks to mum too.😁👏👍
Fantastic! (Bryan Dick I've been watching since the sublime "20,000 Streets Under The Sky"...) Supporting cast excellent too, Vic Reeves particularly shines... Wood as good as always... Thanks for the Posting... xx SF
Dashed my American ear👂
I can't understand a blessed word
Without captions I'm lost and know I'm missing out on a great story
Have to sign off😪 but happy for those that can appreciate what I know is a great film 🎭
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..
Brilliant, loved these chaps.
these two play Eric and Ernie PERFECTLY EVEN DOWN TO THE VOICES, i WISH THEY WOULD MAKE A SERIES WITH THESE IN IT / Eric N Ernie the early years
This brings back wonderful funny memories, I grew up laughing at eric and ernie, two legends always remembered with fond happy memories
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.
I bet Erics Dad was a smashing bloke......great performance by Vic Reaves
Vic Reeves was not in this, he was billed with his real name Jim Moir.
You would not let it lie.
His parents sounded amazing....
My Andrew Preview:
The actors were perfect for the roles. Victoria, we love you forever ❤
Such a brilliant take on the immortal Eric & Ernie
"You don't put your foot down for 25 years of married life when you do your wrong"...great line.
Excellent story! Always be yourself! I never heard of this comical team. What a Mom. And I'm sure these actors did a fantastic job portraying the real persons. I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing.
Thoroughly enjoyed this biographical movie . 10/ 10
Thank you for uploading it.
Eric would be so proud of Luton getting into the premiership a far cry from his joke :"We do a lap of honour when we get a corner and hire a tour bus when we get a goal ."
A very, very exellent movie!!! Thank you so much.
just delightful.Amazing casting and beautiful piquant glimpses of life at the time.
I have lots of their stuff saved 🙏🏼… Loved em. ❤️❤️❤️❤️💥💥
Enjoyed watching from beginning g to end ,they,re both really missed,two talented people and a joy to watch ,😂❤
Jim Moir is just splendid in this.
RIP Victoria. A true legend gone.
Feel sorry for people too young to have seen Eric and Ernie1
I love this show thanks for posting it .
After binging on M&W I wasn't going to watch this but am so glad I did. Brilliant acting.
..loving it, thankyou for sharing this.. funny, about an hour in.. they seem so unsure and uneasy about television.. how things change! great performances by all, including the child and teenage selves.. 🙂
Brilliant in every way! Thank you so much.