The 70 who disliked this film are all members of the Des O'Connor fan club!

The actors playing the adult Eric and Ernie was uncanny. The mannerisms and voices were spot on. Really enjoyed this little gem.

My word Victoria Wood is brilliant in this i forgot how talented she was, another great comedian died young she will be solely missed RIP.

I grew up watch Eric and Ernie, they made me laugh more than any one else ever has. I miss them so very much. Thank God for Eric's mum.

Totally nailed these two. Mannerisms, voices...everything. Great job.

Christmas isn't the same without Eric and Ernie - pure genius.

This has to be *THE Best* Tribute to Eric and Ernie! It's spooky how Daniel Rigby and Bryan Dick resemble Eric and Ernie, Especially Daniel Rigby.

Everything about this is so perfect I could cry. There’s a whole world right here that’s gone forever, faithfully, authentically and superbly recreated by all involved.

All the actors were excellent and Victoria Wood is always a pleasure to watch; so sad she is no longer with us. I must say the actor who played the adult Eric was uncannily like him, especially his mannerisms and facial expressions. Hadn't seen this before and so glad I found it.

The kids and the two adults playing Eric and Ernie are a spot on piece of casting.

The actors playing Eric and Ernie have even got there mannerisms, great show.

Stumbled here by accident and stayed for 1 hour and 29 minutes. That was brilliant.

I hate biopics, it's impossible to nail 'bottled lightening', trying to capture the spirit of those we study so closely, mannerisms, voices, there's always a compromise somewhere, something you have to live with.. but not here, this is perfection

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Uncanny casting.

I love the line "It's just not Christmas without Eric and Ernie". Because in 70s UK it wasn't...

Great casting for Eric Morecambe its like watching a young version of him

My god, Victoria Wood, what an amazing woman. Missed this when it first came out, just seen for the first time, 11 years late....superb. How nice to see something actually WRITTEN by someone with TALENT. Pity Victoria wasn't hired by DR WHO.....

Always cry at the end scene when they sing Positive Thinking! The real two lol x

I often regard Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer as the Morecambe and Wise of my teen years, their styles were definitely not the same as only one of the acts had a straight man but they both came from roughly the same area of the country and both seemed to be having so much fun in each others company that it was infectious to the audience and i thought having Jim Muir (Vic) play Eric's dad was a masterstroke in casting and Jim really nails it, best i've seen him act but helped massively by Victoria Wood's performance alongside him, she steals every scene and she was a massive part of my childhood as my mum was a huge fan of hers and once i'd seen my meagre 80's video collection i watched my mums video collection and watched Victoria's "as seen on tv" series religiously, introduced me to dark humour and it wasnt a typical gag heavy comedy show but so glad i was exposed to it young, a multi talented lady taken way too soon and i remember when they filmed this there were stories in the press that she was the driving force wanting to get this project going and i may be misquoting here but she said something like " they were so beloved yet no one had really told the story of how they met and became a double act" and she was right

I bet Erics Dad was a smashing bloke......great performance by Vic Reaves

What brilliant performances, it's a brilliant production all round, the BBC at it's best!

What an amaziing film of a time past when pennies were counted and values were so different in a time of war. Thank God for Erics Mum who saw the future of these two who were destined to become the Nation favourite, we miss them both, R.I.P Eric & Ernie.

I live in the US and watch UK TV. About a year ago I just happened to DVR a Morcambe and Wise special. OH MY GOODNESS! I love them! Then I re watched a Victoria Wood special and saw that Victoria had done a TV movie about their early career and found it here. WONDERFUL and completely enjoyed each and every actor. It was like watching Morcambe and Wise themselves. Bravo! and well done.

this film is wonderful and its nice to see M&W treated with such respect. they were always funny, never offensive and future comedians should learn from them.

This is marvellous, and what joy Eric and Ernie shared with the world, and along with the wonderful Victoria Wood they brought sunshine indeed. And a big hug to the gifted and wonderful writer Eddie Braben, whom Stephen Tomkinson plays beautifully in Eric, Ernie & Me.

The ending made me cry. The memories!

Thank you Vickie Wood for another masterpiece. I loved this, and I feel blessed that I got to watch all three of these geniuses in action. They're all sorely missed.

what a great portrayal from the 2 actors who played Eric and Ernie, what a great friendship they had and they always put that first.

What an absolute delight, remember being glued to the telly on xmas day during the 70s. Simply magic. Thanks boys xxx

Enjoyed this first time on tv and now again here...fab performances by everyone! Especially the two playing Eric n Ernie!

I was a Morecambe and Wise fan since I was a kid, and now I'm 68. I regret that I always regarded Ernie Wise as the "also ran" with Eric being the main character. But after watching this, I have a whole new respect and appreciation for Ernie. Seeing him arrive at the Bartholmews on Christmas day broke my heart. God bless Mrs Bartholmew for looking after the little lad.

One drawback with not owning a tv is missing gems like this. Spot on casting and excellent writing. Thank you Victoria for having the idea and the ability to bring us this piece of tv history. You were a genius in your own right, but this just really shows the depth of creativity and imagination you had, RIP

A lifetime of hard work for our entertainment ... bravo to them.

How have I missed this...Reece and Vic and wood ..legends

Love Daniel Rigby as Eric Morecambe. He looks like him, sounds like him and acts like him. The whole cast is great but he stands out for me

I love how they had the brains and courage to adapt to their audience and to the times.

Daniel Rigby's performance here is an absolute masterpiece.

Superb casting, well delivered story line which outlines their rise to prominence. Reminds us of how talented this era of entertainers were. Ant and Dec are just auto cue presenters with zip talent. My younger sister used to walk Ernie's dog, a black scottie, back in the 70's as he lived just down the road from us. Lovely man, always a smile, polite and humble. Quite the antithesis of the limited talent today.

Fed up hearing how Ant and Dec are the new Morecambe and Wise, they're completely different people and no one could ever hold a candle to these 2 :D

That wos good that wos! Absoluuutely brilliant. Thankyou Victoria Wood for your great idea. Rest in peace Eric and Ernie, you were the funniest Englishmen I knew.

This was excellent. There were times when it was actually like watching the boys in the show. Hearing Eric and Ernie singing Positive Thinking at the end brought tears to my eyes.

My most magical memories of childhood was Christmas day and the eagerly awaited Morecambe and Wise show. The whole family together and in stitches. It doesn't happen nowadays. They're missing out.

This was superbly done and I am so glad I got to finally see it. Brilliant cast and they portrayed Eric and Ernie down to a tee.

"Hello Dave!!!!" is all I can think whenever I see Reece Shearsmith in that type of makeup! Brilliant performances by all though :)

"It doesn't feel the same. Christmas without Eric & Ernie, does it?" - What a great bit of writing!

Just EXCELLENT. Not only do they look like Eric and Ernie, but sound and act like them too. I love the little 'references' throughout to quips that would later become their trademarks. Again, so believable. Victoria Wood is wonderful as Eric's mum, but they are all great. Thanks so much for posting this amazing docudrama. One of the best I've seen. Superb!!

I had no idea about this story, Victoria Wood and Jim Moir are amazing in this, as are the lads who play Eric and Ernie.

Had to stop after 25 mins, and say how much I'm enjoying this, and that I never knew what an eye for talent Eric's mum was. Okay, I've said my piece, so I'll make a fresh brew and get back to the show. Ooooh this is good stuff.

Great tribute to a great comedy act. I was in a real bummer of a mood until I watched this. Victoria Wood and Vic Reeves are perfect as Eric's parents, and the leading roles are like watching Eric and Ernie. Thanks for the great upload. A

I have become such a fan of British TV and films that I no longer need captions. It's a cut above ❤

I saw M+W in Bournemouth in the 60s. They encompass Northern outlook and humanity in the day , and never left their roots. Seen this years ago , like reading a book twice ; gets better. Ref. to George Thornby and Arther Aski ( playmates ) specially. Thanks so much mum !!!. Dave

This is great. Brings back so many wonderful childhood memories. Both actors did very well, especially the man playing Eric Morecambe, he has nailed that performance.

Jim Moir is just splendid in this.

This was one of the best dramas ever! I just think that it ended too soon, before they made their TV comeback, ironically that's the BBC's fault as well.

Apart from comic brilliance, Eric and Ernie, like Stan and Ollie, were just loveable people and it was this appeal that helped to make them so great. They were true friends and this came out in their performances and though they were competitive as on screen characters, their friendship added depth and character to their interaction, understanding each other so well. This drama portrays them so accurately, with excellent casting and scripting. I shed a tear at the end remembering they are now gone and we will not see their like again.

WONDERFUL! How on earth did someone find the M & W lookalikes? Great job, and good performances from the lads themselves.

Nice tribute to the lads and Victoria Wood was a fine actress.

My childhood was Morcombe & Wise re-runs and I have a charming nostalgia for these two hopelessly lame comedians of a bygone era. This is a great tribute to the men. Producers, writers and directors should be proud of this little movie. 🥰

The way these two channel Eric & Ernie is amazing......

Brilliant , and such excellent portrayals of both Eric and Ernie !

Feel sorry for people too young to have seen Eric and Ernie1

"You don't put your foot down for 25 years of married life when you do your wrong"...great line.

I owe much of my first forty years of laughter to this pair ..since they've been gone... My laughter diminished also.. A great unfolding drama of their success story ..worth every second of viewing time... Might watch it again later ..lol..

RIP Victoria. A true legend gone.

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.

Absolutely fabulous,-was the first time Ive seen this but it wont be the last -whoever did the casting deserves a medal as big as a frying pan,tip top-Eric and Ernie would be soo proud !!!

ERIC MORECAMBE & ERNIE WISE... what can I say the best comedy double act ever on British Television. The film was PERFECT. Great Job!

utter quality from start to finish - every actor is brilliant in this, the teen actors, the adult versions, victoria wood - even jim moir, who i've never seen act as convincingly as this, is perfect as the stoic dad - daniel rigby was magical - i physically had tears of joyful nostalgia the first time i watched this - you can tell this was a real labour of love for everyone involved who was old enough to remember the originals

Eric would be so proud of Luton getting into the premiership a far cry from his joke :"We do a lap of honour when we get a corner and hire a tour bus when we get a goal ."

My Andrew Preview: The actors were perfect for the roles. Victoria, we love you forever ❤

these two play Eric and Ernie PERFECTLY EVEN DOWN TO THE VOICES, i WISH THEY WOULD MAKE A SERIES WITH THESE IN IT / Eric N Ernie the early years

Can you imagine your parents, like Ernie's just letting you go to London and by yourself during the air raids?

The mannerisms were spot on. A great film, thanks for sharing.

Was so great to see how they both started, the roots of their art. They were a brilliant act and you will not get better than those two - Morecombe & Wise. :-))

A gem. Everything a movie should be: engaging. They don't make them like this one often enough . Excellent from acting, direction, shoot and edit. Thank you, BBC.

I remember watching this on TV when it first aired and enjoyed it as much now as I did then. I also watched it a couple of years ago. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you Eric and Ern. The laughter of my childhood.

I really miss these two guys.... I was in Morecambe not long ago.... I feel the statue there of Eric... needs Ernie beside him... doesn't matter where he's from... to me they were a team... not just Eric. Doesn't look right or feel right to me... Also miss Victoria Wood that girl was such a talent...

Thank you so very much. I loved this, also me sad as I still miss them both.

For those of you who are too young to have seen them, this was the show that when the Queen was asked what time she wanted her Christmas dinner, she replied, "What time is the Morecambe and Wise Show on?"

I cried when I heard of Eric death, it was like the loss of a favourite uncle.

I wish these two actors doubling for Eric & Ernie, would tour these days as the great Duo, they would draw the crowds in of that I'm pretty certain, not to mention any television appearances that would come their way.

Thanks for uploading. A lovely drama about a wonderful double act...they don't make em like that anymore!

We laughed at them, we loved them. Thankyou very much for creating this channel, and for your uploads which are very much appreciated.

I loved Eric's comeback: "I didn't know I had standards until I got here."

Jim Moir is superb as George Bartholomew. Such a believable and tender performance.

So really if it wasn't for Eric mother we wouldn't have got one of the best comedy duos of the last century🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

"for 25 years of married life you never put your foot down, the first time you do your wrong!"

Dashed my American ear👂 I can't understand a blessed word Without captions I'm lost and know I'm missing out on a great story Have to sign off😪 but happy for those that can appreciate what I know is a great film 🎭

never seen Vic Reeves (Jim Moir) acting before....Erics mum was the lady who knew these lads had talent, im sure if it werent for her they would never have made it....3 cheers for Erics mum!

excellent - loved eric and ernie

Thank you for putting this up. It was wonderful.

Brilliant, loved these chaps.

This brings back wonderful funny memories, I grew up laughing at eric and ernie, two legends always remembered with fond happy memories

Actors nailed this. Every mannerism. Perfect.

I remember the story about Mike and Bernie Winters appearing at the Glasgow Empire. Mike came on for a solo with his clarinet. He finished and then there was a 'cheesy' sound as Bernie Winters poked his face out of the curtain. A man in the front row shouted "Oh, F**k there's two of them!"

This just popped up on the tube , wow what a fantastic cast loved it

Fantastic! (Bryan Dick I've been watching since the sublime "20,000 Streets Under The Sky"...) Supporting cast excellent too, Vic Reeves particularly shines... Wood as good as always... Thanks for the Posting... xx SF

just delightful.Amazing casting and beautiful piquant glimpses of life at the time.

Enjoyed watching from beginning g to end ,they,re both really missed,two talented people and a joy to watch ,😂❤