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Bring Me Sunshine

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This title, as well as linking nicely to the recent ACW comedy writing competition, may recall happy memories of Morecambe and Wise for several of you. My favourite sketch of arguably Britain’s best comedy double act is from the 1971 Christmas Show featuring Mr “Andre Preview” and the “boys from the band” (better known as world famous conductor, Andre Previn and the BBC Orchestra. Even now when Previn is in London, he is still greeted as Mr Preview.).  For anyone who hasn’t seen this, please look it up on YouTube. I think it’s the funniest thing ever seen on television. Morecambe and Wise used theatrical curtains as part of their TV shows.  Image via Pixabay. So what has this got to do with ACW?  I asked myself what it was I loved about M&W and this sketch especially.  Firstly, their timing and delivery were spot on.  Morecambe and Wise had their timing spot on - always.  Image via Pixabay Secondly, they were noted for their professionalis...