The centenary of Eric Morecambe's birth is coming up and a series of 'Wacky' events will be held to celebrate.
Morecambe DJ and events promoter Steve Middlesbrough has spoken to Beyond Radio about plans for a 'Wacky Week' during the week of the legendary comedian's 100th birthday.
Eric, one half of iconic TV double act Morecambe and Wise, would have turned 100 years old on May 14.
There will be a 1970s-themed 'Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday week launch party' at The Platform on Tuesday, May 12 (2pm to 5pm)
There will be a Sing Me Sunshine Special by community singing group Sing Me Sunshine - named with a nod to Morecambe and Wise's famous 'Bring Me Sunshine' signature song - at the Jubilee Club in Torrisholme on Wednesday May 13 (2pm to 4pm).
'Happy Birthday Eric' events will be held in Morecambe Heritage Centre at the Arndale on Thursday May 14 (10am until 3pm) and there will be an Eric and Ernie Singalong at the Platform that afternoon (2pm to 5pm).
And a 'We Luv 1970s Eric Morecambe All-Dayer' will be held at the Jubilee Club on Friday May 15 from noon until midnight, featuring a tribute to Elton John who was famously a guest on Morecambe and Wise's popular Christmas TV shows.
Steve said the week will feature "fun, daftness, laughs and silliness, but not necessarily in the right order!"
LISTEN to Steve Middlesbrough talking about the 'Wacky Week'
Steve has been DJing in the Morecambe area since 1971, and has performed at more than 8,500 gigs since then at pubs, functions, festivals and venues across the Lancaster and Morecambe District.
He also runs his own programme of events, including the weekly 'Radio Morecambe' afternoons of music and memories at the Platform.
Meanwhile, other events to mark the 100th anniversary of Eric Morecambe's birth are being planned by other people and organisations in the town.
These include a weekend of Eric Morecambe 100th birthday celebrations to take place at the Winter Gardens theatre, including West End show 'An Evening with Eric & Ern' starring renowned Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise impersonators Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel (below).
This will be on Saturday May 16 at the theatre. Eric's children Gary and Gail will be guests of honour for the performance.
The Winter Gardens will also host screenings of some of Morecambe and Wise's best-loved moments over that weekend, as well as their 1966 film 'That Riviera Touch', on Sunday May 17.
Read more: LISTEN: Eric Morecambe centenary celebrations announced for Winter Gardens - Beyond Radio
Eric Morecambe, renowned for his comic partnership with Ernie Wise, was born John Eric Bartholomew on Buxton Street in the town in 1926, and lived on Christie Avenue as a boy.
Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show TV specials were massively popular during the 1960s, 70s and 80s, peaking at 28 million viewers in 1977.
The duo also performed at the Morecambe Winter Gardens several times during their career.
Eric died, aged 58, in 1984. The comic's statue on the Promenade pulls huge numbers of visitors each year.
*In the interview, Steve Middlesbrough also spoke about other events he will be running this year.
These include 'Radio Morecambe' 'Awesome Artists' days featuring tributes to Diana Ross (April 14), Rod Stewart (June 9), Dionne Warwick and Marvin Gaye (July 14).
There will also be 'Jazz Mansion' themed days with live music from The Bay Jazz Trio (March 24), Chicago Blue Notes (April 28) and Luca Brassi (June 30) and 'Country Kickback' country music afternoons with Murphy and May (March 31) and Countrified (May 26), all from 2pm to 5pm.
Steve is also planning monthly 'Talk Morecambe' live chat shows at the Platform on every first Thursday of the month, featuring interviews with special guests talking all things Morecambe. These are on April 2, May 7, June 4 and July 2 from 2pm to 5
A DanceDayz event featuring Sophie J from The Dance Factory is also planned for Tuesday April 7, as well as an Ariana Grande Day.
Tickets for Radio Morecambe shows are available by calling 07771 692626 or pay on the door.
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