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Two British comedy legends trapped in a beach hut for 51 minutes of glorious dysfunction.
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By the Sea (1982)

Vintage farceClaustrophobic chaosTwo Ronnies energy

Overview

ComedyRomance

A crusty old General leads his dotty family on a relaxing weekend at the seaside, and comic chaos ensues.

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Content warning
slapstick comedy

Standout Aspects

Acting

Barker and Corbett's physical comedy mastery in cramped quarters.

Production

Single-location ingenuity that wrings every joke from beach hut chaos.

Best for:Solo: Perfect Sunday afternoon pick-me-up with tea and biscuits.·Friends: Introduce mates to classic British comedy without commitment.
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Director

Bill Wilson

ReleasedApr 12, 1982
Runtime51m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Thames Television

Top Cast

Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

The General

Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Corbett

The Son

Barbara New

Barbara New

The Aunt

Madge Hindle

Madge Hindle

The Companion

Rikki Howard

Rikki Howard

The Red-Head

Gerrie Raymond

Gerrie Raymond

The Waitress

John Brewer

John Brewer

The Brat

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was one of The Two Ronnies' rare joint film appearances outside their BBC series, shot on a shoestring budget in Eastbourne.

Cultural

The seaside holiday was sacred in British working-class culture; this film gleefully demolishes that myth with class-conscious farce.

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