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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 Cockney Rhyming Slang Sermon, The New Butler and Dr Death. There's the first part of The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town (written by Spike Milligan) and a Native Indian musical number.
Directed by James Gilbert, Terry Hughes
Episode 2
The second part of 'The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town', a Getaway Programme about Slough, This Week's Bad Cause and songs by Barbara Dickson, Nana Moussaka and Charles Azenough.
Directed by James Gilbert, Terry HughesWritten by Eric Idle
Episode 3
This episode includes the classic 'Four Candles' sketch, the introduction of Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales in 'The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town' and a musical number featuring two char ladies.
Directed by James Gilbert, Terry HughesWritten by David Nobbs, David Renwick
Episode 4
Sketches include 'An Appeal For Women' and 'All In A Day's Berk'. Barbara Dickson sings another Beatles classic and the Ronnies join some Morris Dancers.
Directed by James Gilbert, Terry HughesWritten by Terry Jones, David Nobbs, Michael Palin, Eric Idle
Episode 5
Sketches include 'The Drinks Order' and 'June 9th 2001 News'. In the serial Scotland Yard tries to catch the Phantom Raspberry Blower with some fake Queen Victorias. Music comes from Barbara Dickson and Jehosophat & Jones.
Directed by James Gilbert, Terry HughesWritten by Barry Cryer
Episode 6
Sketches include 'The Ministry of Sex Equality' and 'Cricket Commentators at a Restaurant'.
Directed by James Gilbert, Terry HughesWritten by Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Episode 7
Sketches include 'The Royal Society For The Prevention of Mispronunciation' and 'Stage Directions'.
Directed by James Gilbert, Terry HughesWritten by Terry Jones, David Nobbs, Michael Palin
Episode 8
In 'The Day After Tomorrow's World' Ronnie Barker presents the kitchen of the future. Plus the Arbroath Pipe Band and the final instalment of 'The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town'(by Spike Milligan and a gentleman).
Directed by James Gilbert, Terry HughesWritten by John Cleese
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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