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Miranda Hart on Eric Morecambe

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Miranda Hart explores the life of her comedy idol, Eric Morecambe. She visits the places he performed, meets the people who knew him and shares routines that influenced her work.

Miranda Hart explores the life of her comedy idol, Eric Morecambe. She visits the places he performed, meets the people who knew him and shares Morecambe and Wise performances that influenced her own work. Featuring rare footage and much-loved Morecambe and Wise gems, her journey takes her across Britain, from deepest Wales to meet comedy legend Eddie Braben; to the Essex studio of the artist who painted Eric at the height of his fame.

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Sat 11 Apr 2026 19:00

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Music Played

  • The Divine Comedy

    Bang Goes The Knighthood

  • Eric Coates

    Calling All Workers (Worker's Playtime' Theme Tune)

    Performer: Eric Coates Orchestra.
  • Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

    A Chicken Ain't Nothin' But A Bird

  • The Divine Comedy

    Neapolitan Girl

  • The Divine Comedy

    Leaving Today

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Mary Crisp
Director Mary Crisp
Executive Producer Jo Sargent
Executive Producer Miranda Hart
Presenter Miranda Hart

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