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Sunshine and Laughter

The Story of Morecambe & Wise

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The unique story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise - British television's most iconic double act.

British television has hosted some celebrated double acts over the years - from the Two Ronnies to Reeves and Mortimer, from French and Saunders to Fry and Laurie and from Mitchell and Webb to Matt Lucas and David Walliams. But none of these acclaimed duos come within a million miles of challenging the cherished place in television's golden age occupied by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, whose partnership lasted from 1941 to Morecambe's death in 1984. Icons of British television in the 1970s, Eric and Ernie were, in the words of one commentator, 'the most illustrious, and the best-loved, double-act that Britain has ever produced'.

Louis Barfe has a gift for narrating celebrity lives in a manner that is informative and affectionate but never hagiographic. Funny, human and incisive, Sunshine and Laughter gets to heart of what made TV's most enduringly popular double act tick.

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Very interesting listen. Well told. Highly recommended. Will this fifteen words never come? Oh come on for flips sake

Excellent read/listen

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I have to say that this is without doubt the best M&W book available. Warmly written by Louis and beautifully read by Jonty…
Morecambe and Wise have never been needed as much as they are right now. A hark back to the television that we all loved, the characters that we adored and the nostalgia we still hanker after.
A five star review for a five star book…
#StillBringingSunshine 👓🌞♥️

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Really enjoyed the story, loved them back in the 70’s where we all used to sit down as a family & laugh, laugh & laugh.
Little did I know then that a few years later I would meet them both when they were promoting there book with W H Smith where I was the Promotional Co-ordinator, what a thrill & Eric did not disappoint with a constant stream of jokes!
The narrator was excellent & enhanced the story…a lot of it I had never heard before.
What a shame that Eric died so young. We probably won’t see the likes of a double act like this ever again, they were unique, adorable & extremely funny, I’m so glad that I was here to see them & listen to this great audible.

Excellent story & narration

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What do I think of the audiobook so far it's not rubbish. An excellent audiobook if you want to know about the Life and Times of Morecambe and Wise

Excellent Morecambe and Wise biography

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A belter. It's all there and then some. Ernie's contribution fully recognised. Narration excellent.

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