Long-lost episode of Morecambe and Wise to air on Christmas Day

A rediscovered episode of Morecambe and Wise is set to be broadcast in colour for the first time on Christmas Day. The footage was found by Eric Morecambe's son Gary in the attic of his mother's house. The 45-minute episode had been wiped by the BBC so the expensive tape could be re-used. The episode turned out to be the comedy duo's first show made for BBC One, which originally aired 8 October 1970 after they moved from BBC Two. Eric and Ernie became the nation's most popular double act and their show became unmissable television. Today's Martha Kearney speaks to Gary Morecambe, son of Eric Morecambe, about finding the tape and the duo's legacy. (Image credit: BBC/PA)