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Morecambe and Wise blue plaque unveiled at Teddington | |
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A blue plaque in tribute to comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise has been unveiled at the studio where much of their best work was shot. | A blue plaque in tribute to comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise has been unveiled at the studio where much of their best work was shot. |
The Heritage Foundation erected the plaque at Teddington Studios in west London. | The Heritage Foundation erected the plaque at Teddington Studios in west London. |
It was revealed by Mr Morecambe's widow Joan and daughter Gail in front of guests including comedian Bernard Cribbins and presenter Michael Aspel. | It was revealed by Mr Morecambe's widow Joan and daughter Gail in front of guests including comedian Bernard Cribbins and presenter Michael Aspel. |
Morecambe and Wise's entertainment career lasted more than 40 years. | Morecambe and Wise's entertainment career lasted more than 40 years. |
Studio One at Teddington was the production home for the last four series of the duo's programme. | |
Forming in 1941, the pair rose to fame with their blend of sketches, comedy catchphrases and visual gags. | Forming in 1941, the pair rose to fame with their blend of sketches, comedy catchphrases and visual gags. |
Episodes of The Morecambe and Wise show are regarded as among the best British comedy programmes ever produced. | Episodes of The Morecambe and Wise show are regarded as among the best British comedy programmes ever produced. |
Joan Morecambe said it was a "very special day indeed". | Joan Morecambe said it was a "very special day indeed". |
"And they were very funny," she added. | "And they were very funny," she added. |
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