The Two Ronnies
This long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines involving the large Ronnie Barker and the small Ronnie Corbett. Most sketches involved both men, but occasionally only one. Barker was excellent at fast-talking and complicated dialogue. Each week Corbett would tell a short joke and digress and tell a dozen or more unrelated jokes e... Read all
Genre: Comedy
Cast:Ronnie Barker , Ronnie Corbett , The Fred Tomlinson Singers , John Owens , Claire Nielson , Barbara Dickson , April Walker , John Rutland , Michael Redfern , Johnny Wade , Jenny Logan , Ian Gray , Elaine Paige , Carol Hawkins , Alec Bregonzi , Lesley Hand , The Nolans , The Manhattan Transfer
S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1
The main sketches are the news report put together in a hurry, unable to control himself at a party, a doctor with a cure for saying things twice, Hampton Wick episode 1, sending flowers through Interpol, Paris, getting a hearing aid. Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones draw the show to a conclusion with their blue-grass performance. The musical guests are Tina Charles and New World, and Alfredo does a vaudeville act.
S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2
The main sketches are Ronnie B meets the bald Mr Goldy, the Hampton Wick episode is Street of Shame, we hear about a lorry driver, Tarzan visits Ronnie C., and W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are 'In Concert'. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles, and Jo, Jac & Joni perform a vaudeville routine.
S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3
The main sketches are what can happen when you say "Hello", a beaten weatherman, the Hampton Wick episode is 'The Bare Facts', Ronnie C. relates a story about a train journey, Mr Partridge has swallowed Radio 4, Moira Anderson and Kenneth McKellar take you a roaming in the gloaming. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles. Georges Schlick presents a ventriloquist act.
S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4
The main sketches are about a rather unusual fancy dress party, 'Smart Cooking' with Lionel Smart, the Hampton Wick episode is 'Up at the Front', Ronnie C. tries to tell an unusual doctor joke, and then gets married in an unusual ceremony. The musical guests are Tina Charles and New World, and Joe Andy performs an acrobatic act.
S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5
The main sketches are about going to the toilet without using euphemisms, a piano-playing cat, the Hampton Wick episode is 'A Model of Virture', a very forgetful doctor, and the musical is about spoonerisms. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles, and Chaz Chase performs a comedy routine.
S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6
The main sketches are about the latest fashion, an appeal for the clumsy people, the Hampton Wick episode is 'The Chambers of Horror', we hear about Ronnie C's early career, the musical is the 'Elizabeth R-Ha'. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles, and Wasta performs a comedy routine.
S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7
The main sketches are about Hendon, an interesting father-of-the-bride speech, the Hampton Wick episode is 'Queen-of the Silver Screen', we find out value of prayer, approaching a job interview, the musical is the 'The Short and Fat Minstrel Show'. The musical guests are New World and Tina Charles.
S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8
The main sketches are feeling feint at the doctors, a talk about statistics, the Hampton Wick episode is 'A Voice from Heaven', about Ronnie's holiday in Spain, a baptism that went wrong, the music is by Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones. The musical guests are Tina Charles and New World.
S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1
Sketches include a wedding where the bride and groom don't know each other, a message from the ministry of pollution, Piggy Malone P.I. and Charley Farley B.A. star in 'Done to Death' episode 1, Ronnie has moved into a new house and, finally, entertainment is provided by the participants attending a scouts' Jamboree. Musical guests are Elaine Delmar, and Fame and Price.
S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2
Sketches include a learner driver going for a driving test, there is a message by Major ffips Baldrup about an upcoming procession, Piggy Malone P.I. and Charley Farley B.A. star in the second episode of 'Done to Death', Ronnie receives bad news about an old friend and, finally, we are entertained by Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor accompanied by an all-male Welsh choir. Musical guests are Friday Brown, and Price and Fame.
S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3
Sketches include a dinner a party where some rumours are discussed, a class where all the subjects are taught at the same time, Piggy Malone P.I. and Charley Farley B.A. star in the next episode of 'Done to Death', there's a conversation in a doctor's waiting room, Ronnie tells us the story of his violin and, finally, we are entertained by a cockney version of Bizet's Carmen called Tooting Carmen. Musical guests are Chelsea Brown, and Price and Fame.
S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4
Sketches include changing clothes while waiting for a train connection, there's a party political broadcast, there is the fourth episode of 'Done to Death', Ronnie tells us about some domestic issues, there is a 'Play for Tomorrow' but there has been some censorship, and we conclude with The St. Petersburg State Choir. Musical guests are Thelma Houston, and Fame and Price.
S2.E5 ∙ Episode #2.5
Sketches include a school reunion, a news report with no news, 'Done to Death' is up to episode 5, Ronnie tells us about an artist and a girl, and there is a operetta based on Shakespeare's 'Juliet Caesar'. Musical guests are Price and Fame, and Lynsey De Paul.
S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6
Sketches include buying an eagle at a pet shop, a government advisory about men and women, 'Done to Death' is up to episode 6, Ronnie tells us about being short, and there is a musical about Queen Victoria. Musical guests are Elaine Delmar, and Fame and Price.
S2.E7 ∙ Episode #2.7
Sketches include the problem with rather unusual names, a message from the ministry of transport, 'Done to Death' is up to episode 8, Ronnie tells us about borrowing money and his new watch, and there is a concert by Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones. Musical guests are Samantha Jones, and Price and Fame.
S2.E8 ∙ Episode #2.8
Sketches include some rather unusual effects of hypnosis, a message from the pulpit, 'Done to Death' is up to episode 8, there is trouble in the empire with alliteration, Ronnie is thinking of buying a racehorse and there is a performance by the Phoebe Fanshaw Formation Team. Musical guests are Salena Jones, and Fame and Price.
S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1
Sketches include about shouting in a library, going for a driving test, we find out how to care for the sick, Ronnie tells us how things are going on the home front, and we see the main production, which is called Colditz. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine, and the singer Dana.
S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2
Sketches are a visit to the doctor where you get more than you expect, we see a magic ring, there is a routine set in a pub, we find out hot to get married, two old men from the services reminisce, Ronnie gives us some parish news, and the main production this week is Star Trek. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine, and the group Design.
S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3
Sketches include a visit to the tourist office of a country behind the iron curtain, there is an explanation about symbols used on television, there is a visit to the Limerick Clinic for a bad back, there is performance by a guitar duo, we hear that Ronnie's wife has won two competitions, and the main production this week is The Regiment, which is set in Rawlpore, India. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine to "Yesterday", and the singer Elaine Delmar.
S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4
Sketches include a visit to the psychiatrist, we have Consumer's Corner with Boffo products, there is a home visit by the police, there are the tryouts to be a news reader, Ronnie tells us about last night's producer's party, and the main production this week is The Onedin Line. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine to "Johnny B Goode", and the group Blue Mink.
S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5
Sketches include a visit to a pub where jealousy is a problem, we learn how to build a garden shed, there's an attempt at a protection racket that doesn't quite go as planned, the au pair returns, there is a problem in business, Ronnie tells us about a date, a man tries to get through customs, and the main production this week is Jason King. The performances in this episode are by Pan's People, who perform a dance routine, and the The New Seekers sing "We've Got to Do it Now".
S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6
Sketches include a rather interesting job interview, a visit to the cinema, a psychological experiment, we see an episode of Owen M.D., we learn a bit about mind reading, Ronnie tells us a bit more about his life and we hear some songs from Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones. The performance in this episode is by magician Finn Jon.
S3.E7 ∙ Episode #3.7
Sketches include a party with a practical joke, there is message from the government about the water shortage, a sketch about trying to explain something, there is a problem at the pub, we see Screen Evergreen No. 38 "During the Ball", Ronnie tells us how the audience viewing figures are compiled and, finally, there is an episode of "Upstairs Downstairs". The performances in this episode are a dance by Pan's People and a medley by Tony Orlando & Dawn.
S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8
Sketches include a rather unusual Galloshnian restaurant, a presenter who has to commentate on various television events from the studio, one day in a spy agency with a new recruit, Ronnie tells us about his nautical experience, and finally we are entertained by "The Short & Fat Minstrel Show". The performances in this episode are a dance routine by Pan's People and a song by Clodagh Rodgers.
S3.E9 ∙ The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery
On Christmas Eve in 1874, the turkey has been stolen from Sir Giles and Lady Hampton. What are they going to serve their guests? They call in the detectives Piggy Malone and Charley Farley to find who stole it.
S4.E1 ∙ Episode #4.1
In the first of the new run, sketches include 'The Watchmaker', Ronnie Barker is 'A Spokesman for the Ministry of Communication', Piggy Malone and Charley Farley return in part one of 'Death Can be Fatal', and 'Abdication Street', a musical crossing Coronation Street with the style of the music of George Formby.
S4.E2 ∙ Episode #4.2
Sketches include, 'A Gangster takes a Driving Test', A news report where Barker reads a script where the 'e's have been replaced with 'o's, part two of 'Death Can be Fatal', 'Swedish Made Simple', and The Imperial Ballet School. Swingle 11 perform.
S4.E3 ∙ Episode #4.3
Sketches include the 'Rhyming Police case', the 'Doctor who Can't Reveal his Name', 'Death Can Be Fatal' part three, 'Disruption at an Arty Film', and the Second Division Trent Force (Motorised) squad present 'Bits and P.C.'s song and dance show.
S4.E4 ∙ Episode #4.4
Sketches include '2 Rich People Talk at a Party', 'Men of Letters', part four of 'Death Can be Fatal', 'John and Mrs Mills', and Michel LeGrand plays piano.
S4.E5 ∙ Episode #4.5
Sketches include 'the Awful Party where no-ones there and the food's made of wood', Barker is Patrick Moore's Brother in 'The Stars at Night', part 5 of 'Death Can be Fatal', 'Ballet Dancer at the Job Center', and 'the Aldershot Brass Ensemble'. Both Michel Legrand and Swingle II perform.
S4.E6 ∙ Episode #4.6
Sketches include 'The Encyclopaedia Salesman', 'The Ministry of Inflation', part 6 of 'Death Can be Fatal', and 'Weekend in Mayfair'. Swingle II perform.
S4.E7 ∙ Episode #4.7
Sketches include: 'The Party where They Say The Same Things as Each Other', 'BBC News Bulletin where the Film Broke', part 7 of 'Death Can be Fatal', and the 'Plumstead Ladies Male Voice Choir.
S4.E8 ∙ Episode #4.8
Sketches in the last program of the 4th series include 'The New Rook Restaurant', 'Wee Willie McGorbals', part 8 of 'Death Can be Fatal', 'Jolly Rhymes (Ltd)', and 'Jehosophat and Jones, and Friends', with guests The Suprises (Barker and Corbett in black face), Gary Schmutter (Barker's take off of Gary Glitter), singing 'Do You Wanna be in my Shoes', and Elton Bog (Corbett takes off Elton John), singing 'Peppermint Rock'. Real guest performances are by Michel Legrand and Swingle II.
S5.E1 ∙ Episode #5.1
Sketches include a visit to the eccentric Dr E. J. Death for a medical appointment, a short word by the Rev. McFarlane Lang about rhyming slang, the weekly serial is "The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town", there is the impudent butler, Ronnie talks about going to America and the musical is by the Colarado Falls Red Indian Dance Troupe. The performance in this episode is by Barbara Dickson.
S5.E2 ∙ Episode #5.2
Sketches include the party where the people's names have been forgotten, we have an appeal for money by Albert Fosdike, there is the next instalment in "The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town", we see an episode of Getaway hosted by Mich Wafflemore, Ronnie tells us a story about an incident on a desert island, and the final concert is by Nana Moussaka and Charles Azenough. The performance in this episode is by Barbara Dickson.
S5.E3 ∙ Episode #5.3
Sketches include an unusual request for a funeral parlour, there is a public service announcement from the GPO, there is the next instalment in "The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town" from Chopper Films, a wife would like a bit more from her husband, there is a trying customer in a hardware store, Ronnie tells us an old joke about a lady driver, and the final concert is duet by the cleaners. The performance in this episode is by Barbara Dickson.
S5.E4 ∙ Episode #5.4
Sketches include a scene in a pub where a man he repeats everything he hears, Arnold Splint gives an appeal for women there is the next instalment in "The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town", Pam Ayres gives us a poem called "My Secret", there is a combined party political broadcast, a man is concerned about certain censorship in the papers, Ronnie tells us about some holiday-makers returning on an aeroplane, there is a sketch called "All in a Day's Bork", which has some typos in the script, and the final concert is morris dancing by the St Botolph Country Dance Team. The performance in this episode is by Barbara Dickson.
S5.E5 ∙ Episode #5.5
Sketches include rhythm on a train journey, trying to order drinks when you're tipsy, there is another episode of "The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town", we see the news thirty years in the future in 2001, there's the short-sighted barber, Ronnie tells us an anecdote about a race course, and Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones finish the show. The performance in this episode is by Barbara Dickson.
S5.E6 ∙ Episode #5.6
Sketches include enrolling in a night class, we have a message on sex equality from A Spoke Person (sic), there is the next instalment in "The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town", we see what happens go cricket commentators go to a restaurant, Ronnie tells us about BBC parties and some slow repairs, and the concluding musical performance is by two Chelsea Pensioners. The performance in this episode is by Barbara Dickson.
S5.E7 ∙ Episode #5.7
Sketches include a reunion with an old school chum, a message by a brain surgeon to help people who mispronounce words, there is the next episode of "The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town", a visit to the solicitor complete with stage directions, Ronnie tells a story about a chap in a desert, we visit the village of Bendover in Buckinghamshire who are in training for It's a Knockout, and the concluding musical performance is an opera. The performance in this episode is by Barbara Dickson.
S5.E8 ∙ Episode #5.8
Sketches include a party where there is some recognition, there is an episode of "The Day after Tomorrow's World" set in a kitchen, there is the final episode of "The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town", Ronnie reminisces about some old jokes, and we finish with the Arbroath Pipe Band. There is also a trailer for the BBC's movie of the month, "Draws". The performance in this episode is by Barbara Dickson.
S6.E1 ∙ Episode #6.1
Sketches include one day at the opticians, there is an appeal from the secretary of the Royal Society of Mispronunciation, Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley star in the first episode of "Stop You're Killing Me", there's a sketch about finishing the other person's sentences, Ronnie relates a jokes about a polar bear, and the final musical item is the Irish group "Pete Cutter and the Boggers". The performance in this episode is by The Nolan Sisters.
S6.E2 ∙ Episode #6.2
Sketches include a party where two husbands compare lives, a news report for some younger viewers, Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley continue with "Stop You're Killing Me", there's some rhyming in "The Trenches", Ronnie tells a religious joke, the musical item is by the Welsh "Nant Garw Co-operative Male Voice Choir". The musical guests in this episode are The Nolan Sisters.
S6.E3 ∙ Episode #6.3
Sketches include a difficult customer in an ice cream parlour, the is a message by a spokesman from the anti-shoddy goods committee, Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley continue with "Stop You're Killing Me", there's a deep philosophical discussion at the pub, fun and games in a police station, Ronnie talks about owing a pet, and the final musical soirée is presented by Ball and Socket. The performance in this episode is by The Nolan Sisters.
S6.E4 ∙ Episode #6.4
Sketches include about a man who doesn't want to retire who has quite a menagerie, a spokesman to tell you about the new Piccadilly scheme, Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley continue with "Stop You're Killing Me", there's an ill-fated blackmail attempt, Ronnie reminisces about his school days, and the finally British Rail presents The Central Harlesden Amateur Operatic Society and highlights from their production "Tango Tease". The performance in this episode is by The Nolan Sisters.
S6.E5 ∙ Episode #6.5
Sketches include a difficult customer in a pharmacy shop, there's a spokesman from Ballots and Elections with a scheme to improve parliament, Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley continue with "Stop You're Killing Me", astrology in the dining car on a train, we join a police raid with The Sweeney, Ronnie talks about his musical career and, finally, the Ronnies join The New Sensations calypso band. The performance in this episode is by The Nolan Sisters.
S6.E6 ∙ Episode #6.6
Sketches include a visit to the 23rd Annual Convention of Limerick Writers, a doorman reminisces with some rhyming slang, Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley continue with "Stop You're Killing Me", there's a deep discussion about doctors in the pub, we hear of the Gravediggers Wedding, Ronnie talks about the first love of his life and finally the Ronnies join The Aldershot Brass Ensemble. The performance in this episode is by The Nolan Sisters.
S6.E7 ∙ Episode #6.7
In the sketches we see some of the side effects of medicine, Dr Spooner goes to a book shop, Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley continue with "Stop You're Killing Me", we see what happens one night in a hotel laundry, there is reunion in The Adventurers Club, Ronnie tells a very old joke about a traveller to Portsmouth, and the final musical item is a barbershop quartet set in a barbers shop. The performance in this episode is by The Nolan Sisters.
S6.E8 ∙ Episode #6.8
In the sketches we visit a party where there is an awkward reunion, we have an appeal on behalf of the indecisive, Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley finally find solve the yokel murders in "Stop You're Killing Me", there's trouble in a butchers shop, there's some deep discussion going on in the pub about the future of mankind, Ronnie tells us about a zoo, and in the finale the Ronnies join The Finchettes majorettes and baton twirlers.
S7.E1 ∙ Episode #7.1
Sketches include a man who sells deaf aids, a bean shop, there is a message to help the British celebrate a European Christmas, we have the first episode of "Sid and Lily, George and Edie", we see what happens when the cricket oval is too close to housing, then there's the story of McCleary's Gold, Ronnie tell us about an Irishman, and the final musical item is 'Saturday Night Fervour'. The musical number was performed by The Manhattan Transfer.
S7.E2 ∙ Episode #7.2
Sketches include some subterfuge at a party, there is a message by Thingummy for people with bad memories, we have another episode of "Sid and Lily, George and Edie", we see how far you have to go for a loaf of bread, Ronnie's story is designed to put you to sleep, and the final musical item is by Mario and Romano, and comes from the seaside. The musical number was performed by The Manhattan Transfer.
S7.E3 ∙ Episode #7.3
Sketches include one day at the Council Housing Department, there is a message by Sir Hector Walnut-Place from the C.O.K.E.U.P. planning department, we have another episode in the lives of "Sid and Lily, George and Edie", Rupert Bear is interviewed by the BBC, Ronnie's story is about football, and the final musical item is by the church choir with a harvest celebration. The musical guests are The Manhattan Transfer.
S7.E4 ∙ Episode #7.4
Sketches include a day at the men's club, there is a message from the chairman of the International Society for the Shy and Embarrassed (or C.I.S.S.E.), there's a discussion about last night's football, we see another day in the life of "Sid and Lily, George and Edie", there's an advertisement for dog food, Ronnie's joke is one of the two things that has made his wife laugh, and the final musical item is recital by the Bournemouth Tea-time Three. The musical guests are The Manhattan Transfer.
S7.E5 ∙ Episode #7.5
Sketches include identical twins meet at the local, foretelling what restaurant diners will order by their speech, we see another day in the life of "Sid and Lily, George and Edie", there is the family who had an accident with wonder glue, Ronnie decides to read fan mail, and the final musical item has a Mexican theme. The musical guests are The Manhattan Transfer.
S7.E6 ∙ Episode #7.6
Sketches include a party with the confusing who's with who and what's what, a party with a fast talker, we see another day in the life of "Sid and Lily, George and Edie", a stranded motorist is in a cantina where English is not spoken, Ronnie reads a joke given to him by Jimmy Tarbuck, and the final musical item is by The Kamikaze Theatre Company. The musical guests are The Manhattan Transfer.
S7.E7 ∙ Episode #7.7
Sketches include waiting for a job interview, the is a call for home rule for Ruislip, waiting for the dentist, there is the censored version of The Last Mango in Paris by Jean-Paul Arkwright, Ronnie tells us about his new au pair girl, and the final musical item is by The North Acton Ladies Slimnastic Club. The musical guests are The Manhattan Transfer.
S7.E8 ∙ Episode #7.8
Sketches include a restaurant that caters for unusual requests, there is a spokesman in support of British Rail, we see another day in the life of "Sid and Lily, George and Edie", Mr Toadie is being interviewed for a job, Ronnie tells a bit what happened his local pub, and the final musical item is a recruitment drive for the army. The musical guests are The Manhattan Transfer.
S8.E1 ∙ Episode #8.1
Sketches include an episode of Mastermind where the contestant answers the question before last, there is a public service message by the local policeman, we get a simple explanation of why we're living longer, there is the first part of "The Worm that Turned", we get a simple explanation how doctor shopping can help, finishing other people's sentences in the local, Ronnie decides to change his approach and tells us a new joke, and the musical finale is Broadway Malady. The musical guest is Elkie Brooks.
S8.E2 ∙ Episode #8.2
Sketches include waiting for an audition for a musical, there is a spokesman on saving energy, what happens when your ears are improved, ordering tea at the roadside vendor, there is part two of "The Worm that Turned", a confusing conversation in the pub, what happens when you copy somebody else, Ronnie starts his story with a red nose, and the musical finale is down at the hunt.
S8.E3 ∙ Episode #8.3
Sketches include visiting the Arnold Murray School of Dancing, we hear from a spokesman from the Ministry of Poetry, how men can describe a bra's size, there is the next episode of "The Worm that Turned", what happens when you put a swear box in the local, manners at the bank, Ronnie tells us how the BBC DG is unhappy with the quality of his jokes, a house visit by the doctor, the final musical comes from the sultan's harem. The musical guest is Elkie Brooks.
S8.E4 ∙ Episode #8.4
Sketches include greeting card rhymes gone wrong, there is a spokesman from the Royal Society for Mispronunciation, there is the next part of "The Worm that Turned", be careful what you wish for, we visit the participants at The Inventors' Convention, Ronnie bought this week's joke at a jumble sale, and in the musical finale we don the lederhosen and head to Bavaria for the Oktoberfest. The musical guest is Barbara Dickson.
S8.E5 ∙ Episode #8.5
Sketches include a shopping list with bad hand-writing at the local shop, an announcement from the Minnistry of Intelligense, the disadvantage of having one eye, there is the fifth part of "The Worm that Turned", some pub philosophy now that Britain is in the European Community, Ronnie reads his personal file that the BBC has on him, and the musical finale is by the Rochdale Ringers. The musical guest is Elkie Brooks.
S8.E6 ∙ Episode #8.6
Sketches include a robbery where nothing works, there is a talk about money and what to do if you can't get enough of it, grounds for divorce, there is the next part of "The Worm that Turned", being honest at a party, Ronnie tells us things are tense on the home front, and the musical finale is by the Beefeaters at the Tower of London. The musical guest is Barbara Dickson.
S8.E7 ∙ Episode #8.7
Sketches include the sweet shop where nothing is too much trouble, commentating whilst waiting for an orchestral performance in the Princess Charlotte Hall in Eckham, if you're dizzy in the morning, there is the penultimate part of "The Worm that Turned", a party where an Englishman learns something about the Scottish clans, Ronnie starts with a message for the dogs watching and finishes with a golf story, and the musical finale has a Star Wars theme. The musical guest is Elkie Brooks.
S8.E8 ∙ Episode #8.8
Sketches include doing crossword puzzles on a train journey, making yourself understood on the telephone, getting a wisdom tooth out, the unfaithful wife, there is the final part of "The Worm that Turned", how real is real-life drama on TV, Ronnie explains how he could have gone into the movies despite his small stature, a man applies for the job as a station announcer, and in the musical finale we head to Aristottles Circus. The musical guest is Barbara Dickson.
S9.E1 ∙ Episode #9.1
Sketches include a club where everybody is named after where they were conceived, where about the government white paper on equality, why snuff can be a problem, Piggy Malone and Charley Farley are on the case in the first episode of Band of Slaves, when two telephone conversations become crossed, a problem with body hair, Ronnie tells us about Dagenham, and in the musical finale we head to an Oxford University residential college. The musical guest is Kiki Dee.
S9.E2 ∙ Episode #9.2
Sketches include a party where two men have something in common but don't know what it is, there is a message from a spokesman for the Royal Society for Mispronunciation, Piggy Malone and Charley Farley are on the case called Band of Slaves, a couple of yokels are deep in conversation, Ronnie tells us about a supporter of the Fulham football club, and the musical finale is a country spectacular called Grand Ole Opry from Nashville with special guests Slim Pitman and Polly Parton. The musical guest is Randy Crawford.
S9.E3 ∙ Episode #9.3
Sketches include a party after a secret visit to Africa, a message by vet Algernon Dinge about the care and treatment of sick animals, the problem with hiking, Piggy Malone and Charley Farley continue on the case called Band of Slaves, there's some domestic trouble between Ethel and Arnold and their pets, Ronnie tells us about how to make an inspiration sermon, and the musical finale is about Teeny Todd. The musical guest is Marti Webb.
S9.E4 ∙ Episode #9.4
Sketches include a party with somebody who has very bad breath, some advice from a swami, job orientation for British Rail information, Piggy Malone and Charley Farley continue on the case called Band of Slaves, there's some yokels in the pub, Ronnie tells us about a golfer that he heard whilst at the dentist, and the musical finale is base on the cockney pearlies with special guests Chas & Dave. The musical guest is Sheena Easton.
S9.E5 ∙ Episode #9.5
Sketches include a party where a man claims he can guess a person's name by what they look like, there is an appeal on behalf of the invisible, Piggy Malone and Charley Farley continue on the case called Band of Slaves, a very boring man at an accounting office, Ronnie tells us about a new world record, and the musical finale is set in Canada and is by the Royal Canadian Mountain Police. The musical guest is Madeline Bell.
S9.E6 ∙ Episode #9.6
Sketches include a bar where a man repeats what the barman and a woman says, we see the Open University's lecture on Intermediate Archaeology Unit Seven, Piggy Malone and Charley Farley continue on the case called Band of Slaves, the two village idiots have a wide-ranging discussion, Ronnie tells us what he does when he doesn't want to be recognised, and the musical finale is by The Hendon Symphony Orchestra performing Clapped Out Classics. The musical guest is Elkie Brooks.
S9.E7 ∙ Episode #9.7
Sketches include a friendly meeting to discuss the organisation of village fete, there is a spokesman from the post office, we learn how to get interest on our money, Piggy Malone and Charley Farley continue with the case called Band of Slaves, there's some deep conversation in the pub about medical matters, Ronnie tells us a night out he had at a musical premiere, and the musical finale is by two gardeners in their garden. The musical guest is Clodagh Rodgers.
S9.E8 ∙ Episode #9.8
Sketches include one day in the grocery store, a message by a spokesman from the Russian tourist bureau, train stations on a train trip, Piggy Malone and Charley Farley conclude the case called Band of Slaves, taking out an insurance policy to avoid becoming Jewish, Ronnie tells us about his daughters and then a joke that is potentially dangerous, the yokels aren't having a good time with the wife-swapping, and the musical finale is 'Crop of the Flops' hosted by The Two Jimmies with performances by Bad Habits, Chas & Dave, and Adam and the Nats. The musical guest is Elaine Paige.
S9.E9 ∙ 1982 Christmas Special
Sketches include 'Chas and Dave', 'Sid and George and the Pet Buffalo', 'The Bad Mannered Eater', 'The Lordship Ringers', 'The Tree', and 'Dr Spalding the Memory Doctor'. Special guest David Essex sings 'A Winters Tale'.
S10.E1 ∙ Episode #10.1
Sketches include in the change rooms after a very one-sided game of squash, Godfrey and Humphrey share with us some advice from the club, Melvin Pegg introduces the book programme with a scene from Henry VI with additional television show placements, two street cleaners entertain us with a work song, one day in an outback Australian pub they record an advertisement for the Cootamundra Travel Agency, 'Boy George' performs, there is a song from a tropical paradise, Ronnie story is interrupted by some background noises and is dedicated to his agent, and we see David O. Renwick's film "Raiders of the Last Auk".
S10.E2 ∙ Episode #10.2
Sketches include a library where the books are sorted by some unusual methods, we see an episode of One Good Turn hosted by Norman Barrel with Al Vermont (The Chocolate Coloured Cough Drop), we go to a party were there is a psychic medium, we have a sing in the local pub, Godfrey and Humphrey discuss Humphrey's sister, two shipwrecked sailors are in a lifeboat, Ronnie has received a letter from an old classmate, and the final drama is Hercule Poirot in Murder is Served. The musical guest is Stephanie Lawrence.
S10.E3 ∙ Episode #10.3
Sketches include an investigation into Bespoke Taxidermist run by Patsy Peregrine Putiss, we have a jiu jitsu demonstration, there is songs by the driver and fireman of a Welsh steam train, we have an episode of One Good Turn hosted by Norman Barrel show presents Arthur Halliday (The Vagabond Lover), Godfrey and Humphrey discuss drinking, Ronnie joke is about two American tourists, and the final drama is magical story of 'The Adventures of Archie'.
S10.E4 ∙ Episode #10.4
Sketches include a wedding ceremony where the vicar intervenes, there is some deep discussion down the local, there is a message by the Minister of Cuts representing N.I.C.K.E.R.S. 2U, Humphrey tells Godfrey about his trip to America, Chloe Loon and Danny Jonkworth perform their own version of Three Blind Mice, there's a party where two travel agents try to outdo each other, Ronnie tells us a joke about a clever pig, and we finish with the drama 'Mileaway', which is a 'hidden' medieval village in 20th century England. The musical guest is Elaine Paige.
S10.E5 ∙ Episode #10.5
Sketches include what happens in the kitchen of a restaurant, there is a message from a health freak to encourage people to exercise more, Godfrey and Humphrey make a bet, there's a party where they use aristocratic rhyming slang to keep their discussions private, Lightweight Louie Danvers sings a song, Godfrey and Humphrey discuss women, the yokels have a discussion in the pub, Ronnie wears a balaclava as he has a cold, and we finish with 'Campers', which is the story of three trekkers on a cycling and camping holiday. The musical guest is Stephanie Lawrence.
S10.E6 ∙ Episode #10.6
Sketches include a bank that has been taken over the an Arabian sheik, Godfrey and Humphrey discuss golf, a soap opera that is too close to reality, a burglar goes about his business in a doctor's office when he is interrupted, Godfrey and Humphrey discuss doctors, one day in a pet shop that has some unusual pets, Ronnie announces that this is the last time he will sit in the chair as he has been lured to Hollywood to film his life story, two unhappy clowns sing a song lamenting the demise of clowns, the finale is the 'The Bogle of Bog Fell', which is set in Cockahoopie Castle in Scotland. The musical guest is Barbara Dickson.
S10.E7 ∙ 1984 Christmas Special
Sketches include 'Charles and Aubrey', 'Do You Think Marriage is a Lottery?', 'The Milkman's Christmas Message', 'A Couple of Stereo Santas', 'Quizshow Court', 'Lightweight Louie Danvers', and 'The Ballad of Snivelling and Grudge'. Guest Elaine Paige sings 'Windmills of Your Mind'.
S11.E1 ∙ Episode #11.1
Sketches include some homespun philosophy by two yokels, there is a musical sermon about sin, two tramps are deep in discussion, a doctor's surgery becomes automated, the only two man one-man band entertains us with a musical number, Ronnie tells us how he went about getting a pay rise, and the final drama is called 'Sunshine Boulevard'. The musical performer is Elaine Paige.
S11.E2 ∙ Episode #11.2
Sketches include a party where there is a communication problem, a government spokesman looks into the future, we enjoy a song from the racetrack, we head to a cold Russian peasant cabin, Ronnie tells us how is respected at the BBC before telling a Scottish joke, a couple of tramps share a story, and the final musical/drama is called 'Caribbean Nights', and stars Jim Lockstock and Johnny Barrel on board a cruise ship. The musical performer is Elaine Paige.
S11.E3 ∙ Episode #11.3
Sketches include what can happen when you live too close to a cricket ground, we visit a piano bar where there is a case of mistaken identity, we are informed with an information session by a weather forecaster, we are at a party where there is some discussion about ethnic origins and people's names, two tramps discuss telescopes, we hear some poetry in an episode of Trolleybus, Ronnie promises not to ramble during his joke and tells a joke about priest putting his trust in God, overcoming misunderstandings one day in a delicatessen, and we finish with 'Plop of the Flops' hosted by Dave Lav Trellis featuring Steamy Winder, Big Momma and Status Who. The musical performer is Elaine Paige.
S11.E4 ∙ Episode #11.4
Sketches include a visit to the pub where one drinker tries to finish the sentences of the other, we receive a message from Lucifer Hornsby who is the Grand High Wizard of the Emetic of the Golden Rivet Hendon Branch, two tramps discuss a relative, there is a problem in colonies in Africa that requires a quick exit, there is a performance by some dancing marionettes, two tramps discuss stinginess, Ronnie was elected captain of the BBC rugby team, is to get a new set and tells a joke about Yehudi Menuhin, the final drama is a thriller called 'I Married a Poltergeist'. The musical performer is Elaine Paige.
S11.E5 ∙ Episode #11.5
Sketches include a restaurant where the waiter wants the diners to hurry up so that he can go, we have a message from Dr. Paul Smith who is the president of the Royal Society for the Relief of Sufferers of Mispronunciation, two tramps discuss their lack of money, two former actors who are now cat burglars meet while working, two tramps discuss food, we go the Trocadero Bootle and listen to Cliff Clive and the Jivers, Ronnie tells us about his school days, we go the Alhambra in Southend and see one of Max Speed's last performances with The 'Nifty Nickers' Girls, the final drama is a spy thriller called 'Tinker Tailor Smiley Doyle'. The musical performer is Elaine Paige.
S12.E1 ∙ Episode #12.1
Sketches include a visit to the doctor by a short-sighted man with a tortoise, two tramps discuss their lives, a party with some party-goers wearing wigs and hair is big topic of conversation, we go to The Pink Rupee for a bit of rap, we see the documentary Little Big Shot set in America during prohibition and which is about the gangster Rockie Stallone, Ronnie tells his joke with a packing case on stage with him, there's hearing problems in the trenches in WWI, and the final musical is based on Alice in Wonderland. The musical performer is Phil Collins.
S12.E2 ∙ Episode #12.2
Sketches include a party where a man keeps hearing the names of people he knows in the conversation, two tramps discuss medicine, we go to a bar where a man and a robot go for a drink, we have a song by the ringmasters of the Barnum and Bailey circus, two yokels discuss some local and world events giving their unique views, we have a song by Lightweight Louie Danvers, Ronnie tells us a cricketing joke, and the final drama is about a very capable butler and is called 'The Admirable Brighton". The musical performer is Barbara Dickson.
S12.E3 ∙ Episode #12.3
Sketches include a yokel postman makes a delivery and has an interesting conversation, three tramps discuss crime, there is an edition of 'Speak Oz' where foreigners are taught the Australian Wagga Wagga double talk, a milkman makes a delivery to William Shakespeare and offers some advice, two allied naval officers are on the high seas and upset the Germans war effort, Ronnie dedicates his joke to the show's executive producer and is about two chaps who go to the movies, there's a singalong down the local, the final drama is a science fiction thriller called 'It Came from Outer Hendon'. The musical performer is Phil Collins.
S12.E4 ∙ Episode #12.4
Sketches include a dairy farmer goes for advice about his cows not using the flush toilets, there is a spokesman for people who say everything twice, there is a spokesman for people who say everything twice, two tramps discuss hair, we meet a very annoying man in a cinema, there is a song by two bikies, Ronnie is going to get a new chair and announces his autobiography, Claire Rayner answers your letters, the final mystery drama is called 'The Village of the Smiths'. The musical performer is Barbara Dickson.
S12.E5 ∙ Episode #12.5
Sketches include a party where the theme is the great comedians, there is a message from a spokesman from The Department of Stealth and Total Obscurity with special responsibility for limbs and organs, two tramps discuss family, we travel to the captain's cabin on the Bounty to see the start of the mutiny against Captain Bligh, there is a song by the police who have trouble keeping up with the rhyming slang, a doctor sees a patient who has a hatchet in his head, Ronnie's joke comes with a government health warning, the final drama is an episode of 'Hercule Poirot meets Miss Marple' called The Teddy Bear Who Knew Too Much. The musical performer is Phil Collins.
S12.E6 ∙ Episode #12.6
Sketches include a fancy dress office party, we have an episode of 'Indian Cookery' hosted by Ringo Chutney, two tramps discuss why they gave up employment, a coal man is protective of his daughter, we go to the Annual Crumpsall & District Chapter Hells Yokels Barndance, we go to a pub that only sells many different varieties water, Ronnie talks about his sex appeal and brings his fan mail, and the final drama is a Viking drama called 'The Secret of the Sorcerers Tomb' where we find out about the retirement of Mudguard the Mighty. The musical performer is Barbara Dickson.
S12.E7 ∙ 1987 Christmas Special
Sketches include: 'The Pub Chat', 'The Wedding Party', 'Christmas Day at the Klondyke Saloon', 'Lefty and Sixty', and 'Pinocchio II: Killer Doll'. Musical guest Elton John sings 'Candle in the Wind'.
