Season 7 • Episode 6
LatestEven though Timothy stands on the verge of freedom, Mother is determined to make one last effort to clip his wings.
Sorry! is a British sitcom that aired on BBC1 from 1981 to 1982 and from 1985 to 1988. Starring Ronnie Corbett, it was written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent, both of whom had previously written for The Two Ronnies, of whom Corbett was one half. The theme music was composed by Gaynor Colbourn and Hugh Wisdom, and arranged and conducted by Ronnie Hazelhurst. The outdoor scenes were filmed in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
Acting
Ronnie Corbett's physical comedy in a 5-foot frame.
Writing
The Two Ronnies writers at peak domestic absurdity.
Creators
Ian Davidson, Peter Vincent
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ronnie Hazelhurst, who arranged the theme, also did the iconic Are You Being Served? and Only Fools and Horses themes. The man defined British sitcom sound.
The show quietly mocked a generation of British men who returned home after failed marriages—Corbett's height made Timothy's powerlessness literal.
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