TV series
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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The Two Ronnies premiered April 10, 1971. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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
Sketches include The Watchmaker, Spokesman from the Ministry of Information, the first instalment of Death Can Be Fatal and a musical version of Coronation Street. Music by Swingle 11.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by David Nobbs, Ian Davidson
Episode 2
Sketches include The Driving Test, Swedish Made Simple, and the second instalment of Death Can Be Fatal. The musical is the Imperial Ballet School.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by Barry CryerGuest stars Arthur Negus
Episode 3
Sketches include Rhyming Detectives, The Cinema and part three of Death Can Be Fatal. The musical finale is a revue performed by some policemen.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by David Nobbs, Ian Davidson
Episode 4
Sketches include Spoonerisms and part four of Death Can Be Fatal. Michel Legrand performs "Theme from Summer of '42". In the musical finale the Ronnies sing songs from "Oh What A Lovely War" as John Mills and Mrs. Mills.
Directed by Terry Hughes
Episode 5
Sketches include Stars at Night, Party Without Guests and another installment of Death Can Be Fatal. Michel Legrand plays one of his compositions and the Ronnies perform with the Aldershot Brass Ensemble.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by David Nobbs
Episode 6
Sketches include The Minister of Inflation and the sixth part of Death Can Be Fatal. The inexperienced actors of The Meadowfield Players put on Weekend in Mayfair.
Directed by Terry HughesGuest stars Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari, Josephine Tewson
Episode 7
Sketches include The Newsreader, The Similar Party Guests and part seven of Death Can Be Fatal. Michel Legrand plays one of his songs and The Plumstead Ladies gossip in song.
Directed by Terry Hughes
Episode 8
Sketches include The Rook Restaurant, Jolly Rhyming Birthday Cards, Scottish Tourism and the final part of Death Can Be Fatal. The musical number is Jehosophat and Jones, and Friends.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by David Nobbs
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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BBC OneUnited Kingdom