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
A man gets more than he bargained for when he goes in search of McCleary's Gold, and a shopkeeper boasts that his store stocks every kind of bean imaginable. Manhattan Transfer provide the music.
Written by David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle
Episode 2
More comedy, sketch and song with masters of mirth, Ronnies Corbett and Barker. Special guests are Manhattan Transfer who sing Snooty Little Cutie.
Written by David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle
Episode 3
Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker star in more comedy sketches and songs, including more from Sid and Lil, and George and Edie.
Written by David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle
Episode 4
More droll news items and comedy sketches, including a spoof dog food commercial. Manhattan Transfer bring the music.
Written by David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle
Episode 5
Sketches, songs and monologues with Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker. The duo dress up again for musical finale Down Mexico Way.
Written by David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle
Episode 6
Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker star in sketches, songs and monologues. Manhattan Transfer provide the music, while the Kamikaze Theatre Company perform in a different sort of musical finale.
Written by Andy Hamilton, David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle
Episode 7
A spokesman argues for independence for Ruislip, and a notorious film comes in for some mockery in Last Mango in Paris.
Written by David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle
Episode 8
Light entertainment comedy show. Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett present sketches and spoofs while Manhattan Transfer bring the music.
Written by David Nobbs, John Sullivan, David Renwick, Eric Idle
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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