The Two Ronnies
- TV Series
- 1971–1987
This long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines.This long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines.This long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines.
- Won 5 BAFTA Awards
- 5 wins & 17 nominations total
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDavid Jason provided the voice of the Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town.
- Quotes
Ronnie Barker: We interrupt this website for a special bulletin: The Metropolitan Police today denied that prisoners in their custody are excessively pampered. This follows yesterday's report that a man was hustled out of New Scotland Yard with an electric blanket over his head.
Ronnie Corbett: And we've just heard that a juggernaut of onions has shed its load all over the M-1. Motorists are advised to find a hard shoulder to cry on.
Ronnie Barker: Following the dispute with the domestic servants' union at Buckingham Palace today, the queen, a radiant figure in a white silk gown and crimson robe, swept down the main staircase and through the hall. She then dusted the cloak room and vacuumed the lounge.
Ronnie Corbett: After a series of crimes in the Glasgow area, Chief Inspector McTavish has announced that he's looking for a man with one eye. If he doesn't find him, he's going to use both eyes.
Ronnie Barker: The perfect crime was committed last night, when thieves broke into Scotland Yard and stole all the toilets. Police say they have absolutely nothing to go on.
Ronnie Corbett: And we've just heard that in the English Channel, a ship carrying red paint has collided with a ship carrying purple paint. It is believed that both crews have been marooned. And now, back to our regular programme.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Best of the Two Ronnies (2001)
- SoundtracksDesperate Moment
(uncredited)
Composed y Kenneth Essex
Performed by Celebrity Symphony Orchestra
Published by De Wolfe Music
["The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town" theme]
The format was slick, predictable, and gave both performers the chance to exercise their differing talents (I recently watched a couple of episodes and was surprised to find that Corbett's "sit-down chat" seems to have dated the least). As with all sketch shows though, the quality varied, and some of the later editions strained for laughs a bit. Luckily for you young 'uns, you don't have to plough through the dross to get to the gems, because they *are* memorable. All you have to do is say "Four candles" to someone of my generation, and they know what you're talking about.
I'd put it in the second rank of British comedy - in the mix with Dave Allen and Benny Hill and just a smidge behind Morecambe and Wise. Not quite up there with Python or Blackadder, but good wholesome fare done by a couple of real old pros.
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