28 pictures to mark Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday show readers striking a pose with his iconic statue

Eric Morecambe at 100: the beloved British comedian with an anarchic northern spirit

For many people over the age of 50, the first few bars of an old 1960s song will always prompt a smile. Bring Me Sunshine, adopted by comedians Morecambe and Wise as their theme tune in 1969, came to define the pair who sang it at the end of every show. May 14 2026 marks the centenary of the birth of Eric Morecambe, “the funny one” to Ernie Wise’s straight man, together regarded as Britain’s pre-eminent comedy double act of the 1960s and 1970s. …

28 pictures to mark Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday show readers striking a pose with his iconic statue

The 100th anniversary on May 14 of Eric Morecambe is being celebrated by many events and activities in his hometown.