Ronnie Barker
Six Dates with Barker (1971)
6 dates with barker season 1
Six Dates with Barker is a series of six one-off, half hour situation comedies showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker. All were broadcast by London Weekend Television early in 1971. Writers on the series included John Cleese and Spike Milligan. The producer was Humphrey Barclay.
Released Jan. 8, 1971
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S1E1 - 1937: The Removals Person
Barker plays Fred, a short sighted removals man who works whilst the owner of the house watches The Coronation.
Jan. 8, 1971, midnight
S1E2 - 1899: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town
A mysterious figure who blows raspberries at people terrifies Victorian London.
Jan. 15, 1971, midnight
S1E3 - 1970: The Odd Job
When his wife leaves him, Barker hires a passing odd job man to kill him when he least expects it. When his wife returns he finds his previous request impossible to cancel.
Jan. 22, 1971, midnight
S1E4 - 1915: Lola
A top female agent goes missing after the German Head of Espionage fails to monitor her properly.
Jan. 29, 1971, midnight
S1E5 - 1971: Come In and Lie Down
Barker plays Dr Swanton, a psychiatrist who is visited by a patient, who is so terrified of being diagnosed with mental problems, he pretends to be a gasman.
Feb. 5, 1971, midnight
S1E6 - 2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge
In the far future, comedy has become the religion of the world and there are dire consequences for those who do not join in.
Feb. 12, 1971, midnight
Network: London Weekend Television
Released: Jan. 8, 1971
Last Air Date: Feb. 12, 1971, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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