Ronnie Barker
Director
The Two Ronnies (1971)
Season 1
The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the "Two Ronnies" of the title.
Released April 10, 1971
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.sketch-comedy, tmdb.double-act, imdb.joke, imdb.musical-number, imdb.performer-name-in-title, imdb.actor-name-in-title, imdb.comedy-team + 12 more, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.song, imdb.singing, imdb.singer, imdb.british-comedy, imdb.actor-playing-multiple-roles, imdb.double-act, imdb.sketch-comedy, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.1980s, imdb.20th-century, imdb.1970s
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
6.0
S1E1 - Episode 1
The main sketches are the news report put together in a hurry, unable to control himself at a party, a doctor with a cure for saying things twice, Hampton Wick episode 1, sending flowers through Interpol, Paris, getting a hearing aid. Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones draw the show to a conclusion with their blue-grass performance. The musical guests are Tina Charles and New World, and Alfredo does a vaudeville act.
April 10, 1971, midnight
7.5
S1E2 - Episode 2
The main sketches are Ronnie B meets the bald Mr Goldy, the Hampton Wick episode is Street of Shame, we hear about a lorry driver, Tarzan visits Ronnie C., and W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are 'In Concert'. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles, and Jo, Jac & Joni perform a vaudeville routine.
April 17, 1971, midnight
7.0
S1E3 - Episode 3
The main sketches are what can happen when you say "Hello", a beaten weatherman, the Hampton Wick episode is 'The Bare Facts', Ronnie C. relates a story about a train journey, Mr Partridge has swallowed Radio 4, Moira McKellar and Kenneth Anderson take you a roaming in the gloaming. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles. Georges Schlick presents a ventriloquist act.
April 24, 1971, midnight
7.0
S1E4 - Episode 4
The main sketches are about going to the toilet without using euphemisms, a piano-playing cat, the Hampton Wick episode is 'A Model of Virture', a very forgetful doctor, and the musical is about spoonerisms. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles, and Chaz Chase performs a comedy routine.
May 1, 1971, midnight
7.0
S1E5 - Episode 5
The main sketches are about going to the toilet without using euphemisms, a piano-playing cat, the Hampton Wick episode is 'A Model of Virture', a very forgetful doctor, and the musical is about spoonerisms. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles, and Chaz Chase performs a comedy routine.
May 8, 1971, midnight
7.0
S1E6 - Episode 6
The main sketches are about the latest fashion, an appeal for the clumsy people, the Hampton Wick episode is 'The Chambers of Horror', we hear about Ronnie C's early career, the musical is the 'Elizabeth R-Ha'. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles, and Wasta performs a comedy routine.
May 15, 1971, midnight
7.0
S1E7 - Episode 7
The main sketches are about Hendon, an interesting father-of-the-bride speech, the Hampton Wick episode is 'Queen-of the Silver Screen', we find out value of prayer, approaching a job interview, the musical is the 'The Short and Fat Minstrel Show'. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles.
May 22, 1971, midnight
7.0
S1E8 - Episode 8
The main sketches are feeling feint at the doctors, a talk about statistics, the Hampton Wick episode is 'A Voice from Heaven', about Ronnie's holiday in Spain, a baptism that went wrong, the music is by Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones. The musical guests are Tina Charles and New World.
May 29, 1971, midnight
7.0
S1E9 - Christmas Night with the Stars: Special Short
Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett star in a special Christmas programme of sketches, jokes and songs with special guest Cilla Black featuring The Young Generation, Lulu, Mike Yarwood, Adrienne Posta, The Liver Birds, The Goodies and Dad's Army.
Dec. 25, 1971, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 45 min.
Released: April 10, 1971
Last Air Date: July 16, 1999, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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