Ronnie Barker
A portrait of Ronnie Barker, one of the country's favourite comedy stars. With contributions from Ben Elton, Michael Grade, David Renwick and Josephine Tewson.
Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet, dedicated actor who might have been a bank manager but went on to become one of the country's favourite comedy stars. Ben Elton, Michael Grade, David Renwick and Josephine Tewson are among friends and colleagues who remember his genius. Famed as one half of the Two Ronnies and the likeable convict Fletcher in Porridge, he was also a prolific writer and admired actor in serious roles.
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Ronnie Barker in The Frost Report
Duration: 01:45
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The Two Ronnies
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Ben Elton |
| Participant | Lord Grade |
| Participant | David Renwick |
| Participant | Josephine Tewson |
| Series Producer | Charlie Stuart |
| Executive Producer | Stephen Stewart |
| Production Company | Green Inc Film and TV Ltd |
Broadcasts
Christmas Eve 2012 21:40BBC HD & BBC Two
Sat 14 Sep 2013 21:40BBC Two except Scotland & Wales- Sat 14 Sep 2013 22:00BBC Two Scotland
- Sat 21 Dec 2013 22:00BBC Two except Wales
- Sat 21 Dec 2013 23:00BBC Two Wales
- Sat 24 Jan 2015 19:30
- Thu 17 Dec 2015 19:00
- Boxing Day 2019 19:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 18 Apr 2020 19:15BBC Two except Scotland
- Sun 28 Feb 2021 19:00
- Mon 1 Mar 2021 01:05
- Tue 24 May 2022 21:00
- Sat 25 Feb 2023 23:55
- Tue 30 Sep 2025 21:00
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