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  The Telegraph

  This ‘lost’ Morecambe and Wise episode is old-fashioned, bawdy Christmas fun

  The temptation to romanticise the past is always irresistible at Christmas. We have Slade and Shakin’ Stevens on the radio, and a Bond movie or a classic musical on television; it’s hard not to conclude that things were better – or at least cosier, simpler and more tinsel-hued – in decades long gone.

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  The Telegraph

  Lost Morecambe and Wise episode from 1970 to air Christmas Day will be ‘signposted’ as a classic

  A Morecambe and Wise episode lost for 50 years is to be aired on the BBC on Christmas Day and will be “signposted” as a classic to remind viewers that it was filmed more than half a century ago.

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  The Independent

  Lost Morecambe and Wise episode to be shown in colour on Christmas Day

  Newly unearthed episode represents a ‘golden era of television’

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  BANG Showbiz

  Long-lost Morecambe and Wise episode to air over Christmas

  A restored episode of 'Morecambe and Wise' is set to air on the BBC.

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  BANG Showbiz

  Sir Elton John is eager to spend more time with his family

  Sir Elton John is keen to spend more time at home with his family.

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  BANG Showbiz

  Sir Elton John's collaboration reminded him of Morecambe and Wise

  Sir Elton John admits to having an "old-fashioned" approach to songwriting.

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  PA Media: Entertainment

  Morecambe and Wise found Monty Python boring, unearthed footage reveals

  The clip, from 1973, features in a BBC documentary.

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  The Guardian

  Morecambe and Wise found Monty Python ‘boring’ and ‘irritating’

  Morecambe and Wise found Monty Python ‘boring’ and ‘irritating’Comedy duo’s damning verdict revealed in newly discovered footage from Norfolk student TV station Eric Morecambe (left) and Ernie Wise. Monty Python’s Michael Palin said he was ‘a little hurt’ by their comments. Photograph: PA

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  Yahoo Celebrity UK

  Morecambe and Wise were 'bored' by Monty Python reveals new interview

  The comedians shared their thoughts in a 1973 interview.

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  PA Media: UK News

  In Pictures: Des O’Connor from Palladium to prime-time

  The all-round entertainer had a string of hit singles alongside his TV and stage career.

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