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The Two Ronnies

  • NR
  • 1971–1999
  • 12 seasons
  • Comedy
  • 7.8

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.

Episodes

8 episodes
  1. 1Episode 1

    Sep 16, 1972

    There's a mishap at a wedding ceremony and Ronnie Corbett weaves a story about a neighbour. Spoof gumshoe serial Done to Death kicks off with Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley investigating a wealthy woman's murder. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Elaine Delmar provide the music.

  2. 2Episode 2

    Sep 23, 1972

    Sketches include a man taking his driving test and a parody of traditional Welsh tunes. Ronnie Corbett makes an astonishing claim in his monologue. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Friday Brown provide the music.

  3. 3Episode 3

    Sep 30, 1972

    The duo put a comedic spin on Bizet's Carmen and two party guests try to ignore idle gossip. Meanwhile, in Done to Death, there's another dead body to confuse Piggy and Charlie. Chelsea Brown joins musical regulars Georgie Fame and Alan Price.

  4. 4Episode 4

    Oct 7, 1972

    Two men change into some unexpected items of clothing once the working day is over. Plus the two Ronnies poke fun at Russian folk songs. Thelma Houston joins Georgie Fame and Alan Price in the musical line-up.

  5. 5Episode 5

    Oct 14, 1972

    Old friends reminisce at a school reunion, a newsreader has to fill time when there are no stories to report - and the duo decide Strauss waltzes are ripe for a little parody. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Lynsey De Paul provide the songs.

  6. 6Episode 6

    Oct 21, 1972

    A man's attempt to buy a pet is harder than it should be. In the musical finale some historical figures, including Queen Victoria and John Brown, burst into song.

  7. 7Episode 7

    Oct 28, 1972

    Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones return to sing in the musical finale. In the penultimate episode of Done to Death, Blanche becomes the prime suspect in the murder case. Samantha Jones joins Georgie Fame and Alan Price in the musical line-up.

  8. 8Episode 8

    Nov 4, 1972

    Sketches include Post-hypnotic Suggestion and Vicar Heckler. In the last instalment of Done to Death, Piggy and Charlie lay a trap for the killer. The musical finale sees the duo pay tribute to ballroom dancing. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Salena Jones provide the music.

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Series cast

Ronnie Corbett95 episodes
Ronnie Barker95 episodes
Madeline SmithHenrietta Beckett9 episodes
Tina Charles8 episodes
Barbara Dickson2 episodes
Arthur NegusHimself - Uncredited1 episode
Soraya Esfandiary-BakhtiariBelly Dancer (as Soraya)1 episode
Lulu1 episode
Cilla Black1 episode
Kiki Dee1 episode
Randy Crawford1 episode
Elton JohnSelf1 episode
Josephine TewsonCynthia1 episode
Jenny HanleyJanet Sykes1 episode
Barbara ShelleyBorder Guard1 episode

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