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The Two Ronnies

★ 7.8 4K votes 1971–1987 12 seasons · 93 episodes Ended BBC One
Sketch & varietySketches, segments and variety formats.This show: 10/10British TVThe British television sensibility: tone, restraint and format traditions.This show: 9/10Central duoOne pair's chemistry carries everything.This show: 8/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 8/10Dry humorDeadpan, understated wit.This show: 7/10Witty banterRapid-fire verbal sparring.This show: 7/10Warm humorAffectionate comedy that genuinely loves its characters.This show: 7/10Family-safeNothing to worry about with anyone in the room.This show: 7/10
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Starring
John OwensClaire NielsonApril WalkerJohn RutlandMichael RedfernJohnny Wade
Starring
John OwensClaire NielsonApril WalkerJohn RutlandMichael RedfernJohnny Wade
Ratings per Episode
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Votes per Episode
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About

"Two comic opposites turning wordplay into an art form"

A British sketch and variety show built around Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, two comic actors of contrasting size and style who anchor a mix of wordplay-heavy sketches, musical numbers, spoof serials and Corbett's rambling armchair monologues. It moves briskly between bits rather than telling ongoing stories, so watching it feels like flipping through a variety bill: some sketches are throwaway, others are genuinely dazzling displays of verbal dexterity. The charm comes from the duo's easy chemistry and the sheer craft of the writing, especially the linguistic gymnastics, more than from any single running joke or character.

Watch it for

the dazzling verbal wordplay sketches that showcase two comedians at the peak of their craft.

Maybe skip if

you need ongoing storylines rather than a variety format of standalone sketches.

Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.

All Seasons

Season 11971
7.336185h 56m
Season 21972
7.126585h 52m
Season 31973
7.631696h 55m
Season 41975
7.524585h 57m
Season 51976
7.625681h 29m
Season 61977
7.6233845m
Season 71978
7.72138
Season 81980
7.721882h 58m
Season 91981
7.424493h 47m
Season 101983
7.419771h 45m
Season 111985
7.413051h 36m
Season 121985
7.223275h 47m

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Ronnie Barker Self, Various Characters, Brighton
Ronnie Corbett Self, Various Characters, Doyle
The Fred Tomlinson Singers Themselves
John Owens Man At Party, Susan, Various Characters
Claire Nielson Wife, Agnes the Librarian, Blonde in Pub
Barbara Dickson Self
April Walker Miss Willow, Anthea, Arthur Clump's Sister
John Rutland Arthur, German Officer, Man at Number 23
Michael Redfern Bank Robber, Barman, Dennis
Johnny Wade Barber's Assistant, Hotel Waiter, Man at Tellers Window

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