Eric Morecambe Interview - 27th November 1980

Recently recovered from an old videotape! Here's an interview with one half of arguably Britain's best ever double act, Eric Morecambe.

He was in Jersey looking for Ernie, apparently...

[johndoyle]

He really was magnificent. God rest his beautiful soul.

[shaunswift]

He was a lovely man, and a brilliant comedian. Always watched morecambe and wise when I was a kid, and still watch the repeats.

[LeeJohn]

Eric is still bringing us sunshine. A true comedy great 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁

[MsBettyboo]

Beautiful man!! First time I have seen him in a serious interview. Fabulous comedy. The man was a comic genius. The Christmas shows were the best ever. R.I.P x

[thefreshprinceofdapto]

Loved watching Eric and Little Ern on the telly with my family in the late 70's when I was about 12 or 13. There was no smut or innuendos... just good family entertainment.

RIP Eric and Ernie - thanks for the memories

[andrewbashford]

A wonderful man I was very lucky to see him he was at Lord's cricket ground watching the test match against England and New Zealand in 1978 . All of a sudden I heard his unmistakable laugh, .. I turned around and he was giving an interview to a TV crew . It was amazing to see him so close up .... Rip Eric ✝️

[pussycatlover]

🇬🇧🇫🇴I went today to Morecambe 5/9/21 to see his status by the promonade. Morecambe is a lovely place to visit. I had a tea at the cafe on pier where the light house is. Greetings from Casablanca Morocco to my wonderful nation, the brits. if only I had been in England.

[Catharguy]

Difficult to think that this great comedian and actor was to leave us four years later, what a great legacy though, a treasure trove of wonderful memories.

[rodbenson]

You could tell he knew deep down his heart was going to get him in the not too distant future after his major op. You are seeing in real time here a comic genius dealing with the reality of his own not too distant demise. Sobering in many ways.

[davidorama]

One of the greatest entertainers. That little fellow is another one.

[chrisevans]

A great natural comedian, and the Morecambe & Wise show was so popular and we'll loved as I grew up in the times

[nathelondon]

One of the truly greats. RIP funny man.

[philippaine]

The funniest man England ever produced. Died far too young.

[commonsense]

These two give my family so many happy times and I don't say that lightly.
Could never thank them enough for the memories but thank you you genius

[denniswright]

This man was born to make to make people laugh and with his fast wit that’s exactly what he did, so so funny .

[paulplaskwa]

One of the true greats of British comedy, Ernie too, still funny after all these years "bring us sunshine"

[densalbeach]

Brilliant man, put him together with Little Ern and what a team. From an era when comedy was funny.

[cuddlybear]

Thank you for this Eric Morecambe interview from 27.11.1980.

[anaccount]

It takes a lot of hard work to make brilliance look effortless.

[naly]

It's heartbreaking to see that in spite of his quick jokes and giggles, his eyes twinkle - may be the studio lights - but I believe it's tears... Especially when he says "otherwise there's no future"...