Morecambe and Wise, described as the most illustrious, and the best-loved, double act that Britain has ever produced , first achieved their phenomenal television success in the early 1960s with this long-running hit series for ATV. Showcasing their mildly anarchic humour, impeccable sense of timing and keen eye for the absurd in a feast of uproarious sketches and lampoonery, this first series of Two of a Kind was originally screened in 1962. This release presents 13 classic shows, complete and uncut and available here for the very first time on DVD. Each half-hour extravaganza features fast-moving skits and musical parodies, with Eric and Ernie giving us their very own Telstar and inimitable versions of television favourites Supercar, Face to Face and Candid Camera - turning to crime with a satirical take on every police series ever screened. But that s not all! They reveal their keen appreciation of Shakespeare by enacting Brutus and Cassius quarrel in Julius Caesar, and, in a nod to contemporary theatrical trends, Cleopatra s death scene is played in modern dress. To clear up any possible confusion, there s even a sketch to help viewers remember which one is which...
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