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The Two Ronnies

1971NR12 seasons7.7 / 10

The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the "Two Ronnies" of the title.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

The Two Ronnies premiered April 10, 1971. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the "Two Ronnies" of the title.

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Episode 1

Episode 1

7.0 / 10

There's a mishap at a wedding ceremony and Ronnie Corbett weaves a story about a neighbour. Spoof gumshoe serial Done to Death kicks off with Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley investigating a wealthy woman's murder. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Elaine Delmar provide the music.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

7.0 / 10

Sketches include a man taking his driving test and a parody of traditional Welsh tunes. Ronnie Corbett makes an astonishing claim in his monologue. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Friday Brown provide the music.

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Episode 3

Episode 3

7.0 / 10

The duo put a comedic spin on Bizet's Carmen and two party guests try to ignore idle gossip. Meanwhile, in Done to Death, there's another dead body to confuse Piggy and Charlie. Chelsea Brown joins musical regulars Georgie Fame and Alan Price.

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Episode 4

Episode 4

7.0 / 10

Two men change into some unexpected items of clothing once the working day is over. Plus the two Ronnies poke fun at Russian folk songs. Thelma Houston joins Georgie Fame and Alan Price in the musical line-up.

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Episode 5

Episode 5

7.0 / 10

Old friends reminisce at a school reunion, a newsreader has to fill time when there are no stories to report - and the duo decide Strauss waltzes are ripe for a little parody. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Lynsey De Paul provide the songs.

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Episode 6

Episode 6

7.0 / 10

A man's attempt to buy a pet is harder than it should be. In the musical finale some historical figures, including Queen Victoria and John Brown, burst into song.

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Episode 7

Episode 7

7.0 / 10

Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones return to sing in the musical finale. In the penultimate episode of Done to Death, Blanche becomes the prime suspect in the murder case. Samantha Jones joins Georgie Fame and Alan Price in the musical line-up.

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Episode 8

Episode 8

7.0 / 10

Sketches include Post-hypnotic Suggestion and Vicar Heckler. In the last instalment of Done to Death, Piggy and Charlie lay a trap for the killer. The musical finale sees the duo pay tribute to ballroom dancing. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Salena Jones provide the music.

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More about The Two Ronnies

Cast

Ronnie Corbett
Ronnie Barker
Arthur NegusHimself - Uncredited
Soraya Esfandiary-BakhtiariBelly Dancer (as Soraya)
Tina Charles
Lulu
Cilla Black
Kiki Dee

Credits

Created by
Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker
Written by
Ronnie Barker, David Nobbs, Eric Idle, David Renwick, John Sullivan, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Barry Cryer, Ian Davidson, John Cleese, Andy Hamilton, David Tomlinson

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
95
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC OneUnited Kingdom

Themes

double actsketch comedy