Two men, four eyes, infinite innuendos — British comedy at its most dangerously polite.
A tribute to a legendary duo from television comedy's golden age. From 1971 to 1987, and over the course of twelve series and eight specials,THE TWO RONNIES was one of the UK's favourite television shows. During this golden age of television comedy, the show was practically an institution, with Christmas and Easter only really being complete, with a TVVO RONNIES special.
Writing
Puns so laboured they should come with a union representative.
Acting
Barker's faces vs Corbett's timing — a masterclass in complementary chaos.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Barker wrote most sketches under pseudonyms including Gerald Wiley, keeping his authorship secret even from Corbett initially.
The show's Christmas specials drew audiences of 20 million — roughly a third of Britain — making it appointment television before streaming fragmented everything.
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