Eddie Braben is synonymous with Morecambe & Wise. His writing skills took their natural warmth and brought it out for everyone to see. His skill with words, matching them perfectly with Eric and Ern brought in the largest viewing figures ever, and made icons of Britain's best loved comedy duo.
In June 2007, we asked him for an interview and he very kindly agreed. The interview is split into three parts and will be released over a 3 month period.
Interview Part 1
Eddie talks about his first encounter with Morecambe & Wise, Meeting them and being asked to be their script writer.
Interview Part 2
Eddie talks about that first show, comedy pauses and Ern's contribution to the act.
Interview Part 3
In the last part of our interview Eddie talks about double acts, catch phrases, the move to Thames and what he’s doing now.
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Eddie Braben is synonymous with Morecambe & Wise. His writing skills took their natural warmth and brought it out for everyone to see. His skill with words, matching them perfectly with Eric and Ern brought in the largest viewing figures ever, and made icons of Britain's best loved comedy duo.