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Eric and Ernie

The Story of Slapstick charts the history of the world's most popular comedy genre. Whether you're three or fifty three we all seem to love physical humour. It doesn't matter if they're slapped, banged or walloped, there's a simple glee in the misfortune of others. The 70s were a golden era for Slapstick and the most watched double act of the time even became a bit partial. Appealing to grannies and kiddies alike Morecambe and Wise thrilled millions with a saucy breakfast in what is regarded as one of the finest choreographed Slapstick routines of all time.

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