The Two Ronnies

The Two Ronnies

1971 - 1999ComedyNR12 Seasons95 Episodes

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.

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

9 Episodes • 1971

Season 2

Season 2

8 Episodes • 1972

Season 3

Season 3

9 Episodes • 1973

Season 4

Season 4

8 Episodes • 1975

Season 5

Season 5

8 Episodes • 1976

Season 6

Season 6

8 Episodes • 1977

Season 7

Season 7

8 Episodes • 1978

Season 8

Season 8

8 Episodes • 1980

Season 9

Season 9

9 Episodes • 1981

Season 10

Season 10

7 Episodes • 1983

Season 11

Season 11

5 Episodes • 1985

Season 12

Season 12

8 Episodes • 1985

Episodes - Season 1

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

45m

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

45m

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

45m

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

45m

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.

Episode 5

5. 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.

Episode 6

6. 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.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

45m

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.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

45m

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.

Christmas Night with the Stars: Special Short

9. Christmas Night with the Stars: Special Short

35m

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.

Created by: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker

Top Cast

Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

Available on: BBC One

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