Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsdale star in six more episodes as Fletcher and Godber continue their stretch at Slade prison under the watchful eyes of Barraclough and MacKay. This series features the arrival of the judge who sentenced Fletch and the episode with David Jason as old lag Blanco.... Includes the episodes: 'A Storm In A Teacup' 'Poetic Justice' 'Rough Justice' 'Pardon Me' 'A Test Of Character' 'Final Stretch'.
San Ferry Ann: A motley crew of British characters ride The San Ferry Ann to the shores of France where they embark on a weekend of calamity. This is a humorous take on the tradition of the British get-away and is a true classic of the ‘sound effect’ comedy. Simon Simon: Two handyman cause chaos on a new crane whilst haphazardly trying to accomplish jobs for their ever more frustrated boss. A Home Of Your Own: In this satirical look at British Builders, many cups of tea are made, windows are broken and the same section of road is dug up over and over again by the water board, the electricity board and the gas board.
The complete second series of episodes featuring stuttering shopkeeper Arkwright (Barker) and his overworked assistant Granville (Jason). Episodes comprise: Laundry Blues / The Reluctant Traveller / Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls / The New Suit / Arkwright's Mobile Store / Shedding At The Wedding / St Albert's Day
In 1971 Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett teamed up for their first BBC series a comedy show that would run for 16 years and become part of British television history. The two comedians. although never previously a double-act complemented each other perfectly in appearance and style and their material written by some of the top comic writers of the era rarely failed to raise a smile and reduced many to hysterics. The structure of each show framed by the pair reading spoof news i
In its heyday The Two Ronnies was as much a British institution as roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. In a glorious blend of visual and verbal humour each programme begins and ends with the pair seated behind a desk reading quick-fire 'news' reports. In between ""in a packed programme tonight"" there are sketches `drama serials musical routines and a rambling monologue from Ronnie Corbett before finally signing off with their famous catchphrase ""It's goodnight from me And it's goodnight from him.""
Classic BBC comedy.
It's Goodnight From Me... And It's Goodnight From Him! Barker and Corbett return for a third series of classic sketch show comedy; The Two Ronnies.
Universal are delighted to present the very first multi-region DVD collection dedicated to one of the great legends of jazz Billie Holiday. The DVD includes performances of ""My Man "" ""Please Don't Talk About Me Since I'm Gone "" and ""Billie's Blues"" from 1956's Stars Of Jazz previously unavailable since their original airings her film debut and four other rare TV and film performances plus full videos of Billie's biggest influences Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong. In addition the DVD includes five rare audio tracks a complete 1955 rehearsal session and a rarely heard 1956 radio interview with legendary journalist Mike Wallace. Further included is a robust timeline that allows for an interactive tour through the entire DVD linking dates from her humble birth to her star-studded funeral including interviews with musical collaborators a discography and literally hundreds of rarely viewed photos documents and posters. Film & TV Performances: 1. Saddest tale 2. The Blues are brewin' 3. Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans 4. My man (Mon homme) 5. Please don't talk about me when I'm gone 6. Billie's blues 7. Fine and mellow 8. What a little moonlight can do 9. St. Louis blues - Bessie Smith 10. I cover the waterfront - Louis Armstrong Audio Performances: 1.Swing! Brother swing! 2.They can't take that away from me 3.Do nothing till you hear from me 4.I'll get by 5.I wonder where our love has gone Audio Interviews: 1. John Hammond Shraft's Restaurant New York NY July 17 1972 2. Jo Jones Markwell Hotel New York NY July 20 1971 3. Roy Eldridge Jimmy Ryan's New York NY July 21 1971 4. Barney Josephson The Cookery New York NY December 3 1971 5. Tiny Grimes Linda Keuhl's New York NY July 21 1971 6. Billy Eckstine Musso & Frank's Hollywood CA September 8 1971 7. Jimmy Rowles Monteceito Hotel Hollywood NY August 23 1971 8. Sylvia Syms Yonkers Hospital New York NY January 20 1973 9. Corky Hale Corky Hale's New York NY November 17 1971
In its heyday The Two Ronnies was as much a British institution as roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. In a glorious blend of visual and verbal humour a typical programme begins and ends with the pair seated behind a desk reading quick-fire 'news' reports. In between in a packed programme tonight there are sketches 'drama serials' musical routines and a rambling monologue from Ronnie Corbett before finally signing off with their famous catchphrase It's goodnight from me And it's goodnight from him.
Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett were an unlikely comedy team but their talents complemented each other perfectly in a series which ran for 16 years. The dynamite pairing of the Two Ronnies is captured here in all its glory for this eleventh series of the hugely popular sketch show.
Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett were an unlikely comedy team but their talents complemented each other perfectly in a series which ran for 16 years and became a part of British television history. This seventh series was broadcast between December 1978 and February 1979 and contains eight episodes of the usual hilarious fare. This comedy classic boasts extended sketches of Sid & Lily George & Edie; Ronnie Barker speaking on behalf of 'The Society for the Shy and Embarrassed'; Ronnie Corbett in The Last Mango in Paris as well as the famous 'Argentinean Racing Pigeon' and 'Bobby Charlton' sketches. Musical numbers included The North Acton Ladies Slimtastic Club and the Kamikaze Theatre Company and The Manhattan Transfer were the series regular guests. By this series a young David Renwick (One Foot in the Grave Jonathan Creek) had taken over responsibility for writing Ronnie Corbett's monologues from Spike Mullins meanwhile John Sullivan (Only Fools and Horses) was writing many of the Sid and George sketches (now accompanied by sketches featuring the Ronnies as their wives Lily and Edie) . In a glorious blend of visual and verbal humour; a typical programme begins and ends with the pair seated behind a desk reading quick-fire 'news' reports. In between in a packed programme tonight there are sketches 'drama serials' musical routines and a rambling monologue from Ronnie Corbett before finally signing off with their famous catchphrase It's goodnight from me' 'And it's goodnight from him.
Robin And Marian (Dir. Richard Lester 1976): Robin Hood (Connery) is an old man when he returns with his best friend Little John to England after the Crusades. Maid Marian (Hepburn) has entered a nunnery King Richard is a raving lunatic his Brother John a moron and the age of great adventure has seemed to have passed Robin by. But when The Sheriff of Nottingham (Shaw) once again threatens Sherwood Robin gathers his faithful men and band of peasants to fight oppression in
It's Goodnight From Me... And It's Goodnight From Him! Barker and Corbett return for a fourth series of classic sketch show comedy; The Two Ronnies.
Two classic comedy Christmas specials in one set. Contains over 5 hours of classic festive comedy on 3 discs.
The classic BBC Comedy series starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett.Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett were a comedy team whose talents complemented each other perfectly in a series that would run for 16 years and become part of British television history.From their introduction, And in a packed programme tonight... to the Goodnight from him, viewers would savour the familiar features - the news items, party, doctor, tramp and yokel sketches, Ronnie Barker's speeches and the rambling monologues from Ronnie Corbett.The six episodes of this twelfth and final series were broadcast between Christmas 1985 and February 1986. Keeping laughs coming right until the end, the series contained great sketches such as Saying Everything Twice,The Cockney Rhyming Police and Mutiny on the Crunchie. Mini dramas included It Came From Outer Hendon and Hercule Poirot Meets Miss Marple and musical numbers featured Barker's great Lightweight Louie Danvers. The series musical guests were Phil Collins and Barbara Dickson.
The classic BBC Comedy series starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett. Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett were a comedy team whose talents complemented each other perfectly in a series that would run for 16 years and become part of British television history. From their introduction And in a packed programme tonight... to the Goodnight from him viewers would savour the familiar features - the news items party and doctor sketches Ronnie Barker's word-play speeches and the rambling monologues from Ronnie Corbett. This ninth series was broadcast between December 1981 and January 1982. The eight episodes find the Ronnies on top form with great sketches including the Crossed Lines Telephone sketch the Talking Dog and more classic Ronnie Barker Pismonunciation. The series also features the Charladies the Village Idiots and Charley Farley and Piggy Malone in the serial Band of Slaves. Musical numbers included Slim Pickman and Polly Parton the Hendon Symphony Orchestra and The Mounties' Song while guest singers include Marti Webb Elkie Brooks and Sheena Easton.
The sketches and scenes included on this DVD were selected by Ronnie himself as representations of some of his best work. From the Two Ronnies we are treated to gigglesome delights such as the `slang Vicar' `four candles' and `pismronounciation'. Mixed with chunks of Porridge Open All Hours Clarence and Magnificent Evans this programme is a must for any true Barker fan.
Triple bill of classic British comedies starring the likes of Peter Cook and Ronnie Barker. 'The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer' (1970) stars Cook as the eponymous social climber determined to reach the top by fair means or foul. Starting out at a small advertising agency, it's not long before Rimmer rises through the ranks to enter the sphere of politics as a spin-doctor, where his talent for manipulation continues to serve him well. 'Sir Henry at Rawlinson's End' (1980) stars Trevor Howard as an English Peer of the Realm who attempts to exorcise the ghost of his dead brother with the aid of his equally eccentric friends and household staff. Finally, 'Futtock's End' (1969), written by, and starring Ronnie Barker, follows a weekend gathering at the decaying country home of General Futtock (Barker), which produces a series of saucy mishaps between staff and guests.
Ronnie Barker plays the elderly Lord Rustless David Jason the gardener Dithers and Frank Gatliff the butler Badger in this British sitcom aired in the late 60's set the Lord Rustless' grand home.
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