Paul Burton
Writer, Filmmaker and Film & Television Historian
Vicki Michelle & Louise Michelle in a scene from Paul Burton's film, Resentment. © Paul Burton
The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book:
Book Description:Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise may have danced into the sunset, but their legacy, created by the brilliance of their partnership, will live on forever.
Here, 1,000 questions take you on a unique quiz journey through Eric and Ernie's various stage, film, TV and radio credits. Packed with fascinating facts and figures connected with the double act, this book also contains precious recollections from those who worked with the double act both in-front and behind the scenes.
Dedicated to the late comedians, this new quiz book will bring you sunshine on a rainy afternoon and make you smile as you recall the laughter that Morecambe & Wise brought the nation.
Reviews:
Both my mother (Joan Morecambe) and I were really impressed by The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book which even tested our extensive knowledge of my father and Ernie Wise.
Gary Morecambe, son of Eric Morecambe
Paul Burton is no novice to writing quiz books; he co-compiled The Official Carry On Quiz Book in 2007 and has now moved onto the national treasures that are Morecambe & Wise; he is also a well recognised film and television historian.
Step up and test your knowledge with this The Morecambe & Wise Quiz Book. Crammed with more than 1,000 questions you'll have to really know your stuff to find this book a breeze. Each question will take you on a tour of the incredible journey of their comedy careers. All of the questions relate to their appearances on TV, radio, film and the stage, so you'll relive all of their greatest moments. Along with the questions you also get added extra Morecambe & Wise facts so even if you're not having a quiz, you won't be able to put this book down.
Throughout there are breaks in the text so you can stop and reminisce about their funniest hours and read through memories of other stars who have worked with the comedy duo. If you want to keep their legacy alive and laughing in your house then this book will be a hit.
Cambridgeshire Journal
A brilliantly put together ensemble for all Morecambe and Wise fans to enjoy.
JK Williams, The Morecambe & Wise Tribute Site (please click here to visit website)
A fact-packed, informational Morecambe & Wise fest that makes an ideal 'dip in and enjoy' read.
Eric & Ern: The Morecambe & Wise Tribute Website
Fans will love this neat little book filled with loads of quiz questions, facts and snippets about the comic entertainers who brought us so much sunshine.
Teeside Evening Gazette & gazettelive.co.uk
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Book Details:
By Paul Burton
Foreword by Ray Galton OBE & Alan Simpson OBE
Afterword by Paul Zenon
Features recollections from those including: Bobby Ball, Jimmy Cricket, Richard Digance, Tony Hatch, Helen Lederer, Vicki Michelle and Dave Prowse MBE
Published by JR Books Ltd.
RRP £9.99
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