Eric Morecambe's 100th Birthday

May 14, 2026, 10:37
UKEntertainment

Introduction

Eric Morecambe was a famous funny man. Now people remember his 100th birthday with a special TV show.

Main Body

Eric worked with Ernie Wise. They practiced a lot to be good. Eric's son, Gary, says new actors do not practice as much. In the past, people liked serious actors more than funny actors. Gary says today's comedians play in very big stadiums. Eric and Ernie liked small rooms more. Eric also loved Western movies and football. The BBC found an old TV show from 1968. A charity found the tape in a house. The show has a funny scene with Ann Hamilton and some singers.

Conclusion

People can watch this old show on BBC Four.

Learning

🕰️ Past vs. Present

Look at how we talk about things that happened a long time ago compared to now.

Then (Past)

  • Eric was a funny man. →\rightarrow (One person, finished time)
  • They practiced a lot. →\rightarrow (Action completed)
  • People liked serious actors. →\rightarrow (Old feeling)

Now (Present)

  • People remember his birthday. →\rightarrow (Current action)
  • Actors do not practice as much. →\rightarrow (Current habit)
  • Comedians play in stadiums. →\rightarrow (Current fact)

Quick Tip: The 'ED' ending When you see -ed (worked, practiced, liked), the person is usually talking about a memory or history.

Vocabulary Learning

famous (adj.)
well known or celebrated
Example:The famous singer performed at the concert.
funny (adj.)
causing laughter or amusement
Example:He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
practiced (v.)
trained or rehearsed
Example:She practiced the piano every day.
actors (n.)
people who perform in movies, plays, or television
Example:The actors were excited to start filming.
stadiums (n.)
large open areas for sports or concerts
Example:Fans gathered in the stadium to watch the game.
loved (v.)
felt strong affection for
Example:He loved the new movie he watched.
old (adj.)
having lived or existed for a long time
Example:They visited an old house in the countryside.
watch (v.)
look at or observe attentively
Example:We will watch the show on TV tonight.
special (adj.)
different from usual, unique
Example:She gave a special gift to her friend.
remember (v.)
keep in mind; recall
Example:Please remember to bring your ticket.