Eric and Ernie first work in colour on American television and are invited to perform on a major TV special alongside stars like Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Back in Britain, and ill-fated endeavour to record a series designed for both British and American audiences is disappointing end to their time at ATV, and drives them into the waiting arms of the BBC where they go on to deliver the best work of their careers. Features interviews from Glenda Jackson, Dame Diana Rigg, Hannah Gordon and Nicholas Parsons and their many famous fans. Also featured are Eric Morecambe's family – wife Joan, son Gary and daughter Gail. The programme includes performance material never seen by a British audience before, and home movie footage from Eric and Ernie's personal archives.