Forever in the Sunshine: The Story of Morecambe and Wise as Only Family Can Tell It

This book provides a new perspective on the iconic British comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise, featuring stories from Eric Morecambe's son Gary, wife Joan, and daughter Gail, as well as conversations with high-profile fans. It explores their popularity, impact on modern double acts, and their enduring presence in Christmas traditions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Relive the laughter with this definitive book on Morecambe and Wise - the most famous and best-loved British comedy double-act of all time. In this unique book, Eric Morecambe's son Gary sheds new light on the comic geniuses who became the nation's best friends. Gary reveals what it was like behind the scenes, with touching and hilarious stories of life in the Morecambe and Wise family homes, along with memories from Eric's wife Joan and his daughter (and Ernie's goddaughter) Gail.

Gary's conversations with high-profile fans today, from Ben Miller and Bob Golding, to Jonathan Ross and Miranda Hart, provide a fascinating look at why Morecambe and Wise remain so popular now, their impact on today's most recognizable double acts, and how Eric and Ernie continue to be a part of so many families' Christmas traditions.

Sweet and funny, touching and poignant, these untold stories and anecdotes let us get to know the two men who became the biggest British comedy act of all time, with the authority that only family can. This is the ultimate book for Morecambe and Wise fans, celebrating their days in the sunshine, now and forever.

Weight: 564g
Dimension: 165 x 242 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408731109