New Eric Morecambe mural to be unveiled for centenary

New Eric Morecambe mural to be unveiled for centenary1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorgie DockerNorth WestBBCThe town of Morecambe will host celebrations to mark a century of Eric Morecambe - on what would have been the comedian's 100th birthdayA new mural of Eric Morecambe is set to be unveiled in the comedian's birthplace on what would have been his 100th birthday.Morecambe is honouring the comedic double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise with the artwork, which will be revealed by Eric's children Gary and Gail.The ceremony is taking place at 11:00 BST at Johnny's Bar, on Marine Road Central, with a whole host of events planned for the remainder of the week."Dad and Ernie created something truly special together, built on friendship, respect and a shared love of making people laugh," Gary Morecambe said. "To celebrate that partnership during the centenary weekend, and in Morecambe itself, feels incredibly fitting."PAComedy partners of 43 years, Eric Morecambe (left) and Ernie Wise (right) Eric and Ernie met in 1940 when they were both teenagers and booked to perform in the same Nottingham stage show. In the 43 years that followed, the duo became one of Britain's best-loved comic double acts.From stage shows to film, radio - and most notably television - Morecambe and Wise became a household name - attracting record breaking figures, including a television audience of more than 27 million on one occasion.Eric - who died aged 58, after collapsing due to a heart attack as he was coming off stage in 1984 - would have turned 100 years old today. What's happening in Morecambe?From West End shows to walking tours, here's all you need to know about this week's upcoming celebrations...Before the mural unveiling, Gary and Gail Morecambe will visit the town to mark their dad's 100th birthday with a visit to his iconic statue on Morecambe Promenade on Tuesday, 14 May at 10:30 BST.PAFollowing his...