Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes is a documentary film directed by Simon Harries, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of sketches taken from the recently-unearthed Morecambe & Wise tape that contained footage which had not been seen for 50 years, and was believed to have been lost forever. The newly discovered half-hour show featured a series of gag-packed routines involving stage curtains, ventriloquism and a daring sketch in which Eric eavesdrops on a newly wedded couple in the flat next door. Now, contributors including Jonathan Ross, Ben Miller and Eddie Izzard look back at this rare slice of classic comedy once again.
Who’s in it. Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes stars Eric Morecambe as Self (archive footage), Ernie Wise as Self (archive footage), Toby Jones as Self - Narrator (voice) and Ben Miller as Self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes?
- Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes stars Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Toby Jones, Ben Miller and Eddie Izzard.
- When was Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes released?
- Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.