The Morecambe and Wise Show, a beloved British comedy series, had four missing episodes from its 1974 series. The loss of these episodes has been a mystery to fans of the duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. However, a rare 37-page script from one of these missing episodes is now set to fetch up to £1,500 at auction.
The script, which is the first of its kind to be sold at auction, is expected to attract the attention of serious collectors and fans of the comedy duo. It was revealed that the script was discovered in a private collection and is being sold by the auction house, Dominic Winter Auctioneers.
According to Dominic Winter Auctioneers, the script is from a 1974 episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show and contains the original dialogue and stage directions for the episode. The script provides a unique insight into the creative process of Morecambe and Wise, and is a rare find for fans of the duo.
The Morecambe and Wise Show was a popular British comedy series that aired from 1968 to 1984. The series was known for its witty humour, clever sketches, and entertaining performances by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.