The Morecambe & Wise Show is an English double-act comedy sketch show broadcast by BBC TV (1968-77) Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise The Morecambe & Wise Show. S8.E6 ∙ Episode #8.6 Fri, Nov 1, 1974 The musical guest is Wilma Reading. Ernie is tries to sing "I'm WIshing" with Eric as the echo. Eric especially is worried about getting old. Ernie's play is called 'The Plantation of Passion' starring June Whitfield as Muriel. Eric has delusions as the "Bard Of Harpenden" in the opening spot; followed by an Echo In The Well spoof; this time Ernie has lost love before the final play The Plantation Of Passion featuring June Whitfield and the closing theme song.