The Two Ronnies
- TV Series
- 1971–1987
This long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines.This long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines.This long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines.
- Won 5 BAFTA Awards
- 5 wins & 17 nominations total
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDavid Jason provided the voice of the Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town.
- Quotes
Ronnie Barker: We interrupt this website for a special bulletin: The Metropolitan Police today denied that prisoners in their custody are excessively pampered. This follows yesterday's report that a man was hustled out of New Scotland Yard with an electric blanket over his head.
Ronnie Corbett: And we've just heard that a juggernaut of onions has shed its load all over the M-1. Motorists are advised to find a hard shoulder to cry on.
Ronnie Barker: Following the dispute with the domestic servants' union at Buckingham Palace today, the queen, a radiant figure in a white silk gown and crimson robe, swept down the main staircase and through the hall. She then dusted the cloak room and vacuumed the lounge.
Ronnie Corbett: After a series of crimes in the Glasgow area, Chief Inspector McTavish has announced that he's looking for a man with one eye. If he doesn't find him, he's going to use both eyes.
Ronnie Barker: The perfect crime was committed last night, when thieves broke into Scotland Yard and stole all the toilets. Police say they have absolutely nothing to go on.
Ronnie Corbett: And we've just heard that in the English Channel, a ship carrying red paint has collided with a ship carrying purple paint. It is believed that both crews have been marooned. And now, back to our regular programme.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Best of the Two Ronnies (2001)
- SoundtracksDesperate Moment
(uncredited)
Composed y Kenneth Essex
Performed by Celebrity Symphony Orchestra
Published by De Wolfe Music
["The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town" theme]
The show usually started off with a short news item (read by both Barker and Corbett), then it was followed by some sketches (including Corbett's trademark "armchair moment", where he tells funny stories whilst going off track at the same time), and then a spoof on a serial program. Finally, it closed with the now famous catchphrase: "It's goodnight from me... And it's goodnight from him."
My all-time favourite sketch is the spoof on popular UK quiz show "Mastermind", where the contestant (played by Corbett) is asked questions based on the subject "Answering The Question Before Last" ("What would you use a ripcord to pull open?" ... "Large flies." ... "Correct. What sort of person lived in Bedlam?" ... "A parachute." ... "Correct. What is a jock strap?" ... "A nutcase." (Get the picture now?)
Well, in the words of Corbett and Barker (sort of): It's goodnight from me, and it's goodnight from you.
- sun_hill_85
- Oct 22, 2003
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