Series 8

1974-09-27

Eric and Ernie participate on Mastermind and reminisce about their childhoods, while Andre Previn calls at the flat. Starring Magnus Magnusson and Arthur Toicher, with musical guest Wilma Reading.

1974-10-04

Eric and Ernie discuss the art of conversation with Ludovic Kennedy and meet a colonel on a train before spending a night at Death Cottage. The music guest is Wilma Reading.

1974-10-11

Eric wants to be a pop star and changes his name to Spick Sparkle, while Ernie gets a new secretary. The Syd Lawrence Orchestra and Wilma Reading provide the music.

1974-10-18

Eric has lost his voice and the duo are a pair of wine tasters on The Connoisseurs. Ernie talks to Richard Baker about his writing and his latest play is Murder in Mayfair.

1974-10-25

Ernie tries to write the show in bed and the pair appear on David Dimbleby’s Talk-In to discuss morals. Opportunity Knocks for Eric alongside Hughie Green. Music is from Wilma Reading.

1974-11-01

Eric is the Bard of Harpenden, Ernie talks about his lost love, and June Whitfield stars in the Plantation of Passion. Music is from Wilma Reading.