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Ronnie Barker
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Ronnie Barker - what members say
review by A customer from Scotland
Great but much too short 5 August 2005
review by A customer from Surrey England
Great Brit comedy 14 September 2004
review by from Cumbria
I love doin' Porridge 31 March 2004
Ronnie Barker - filmography
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The Frost Report Is Back - Special
(2007)
Starring: Sir David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker
Director: none
Certificate: 
A celebration of the satirical comedy sketch series The Frost Report, which won the prestigious Golden Rose of Montreux in the 1960s. Hosted by Sir David Frost, it was highly influential and proved to be the launch pad for the likes of Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, John Cleese, Michael Palin, ..read more »
 
30%
from 6 members
Not available for rental
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My House in Umbria
(2003)
Starring: Maggie Smith, Chris Cooper, Timothy Spall
Director: Richard Loncraine
Certificate: 
Based on the novella by William Trevor, MY HOUSE IN UMBRIA is set in the sprawling Italian countryside. After a tragic train accident, four survivors find solace in the villa of an English writer, Mrs. Delahunty (Maggie Smith). The other survivors--an American girl (Emmy Clarke), a British general (..read more »
62%
from 7,765 members
Not currently released
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BBC Great Comedy Moments
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: David Jason, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett
Certificate:
This compilation DVD brings together nearly two hours of the funniest comedy scenes from the many classic BBC programmes. Includes clips from the likes of Blackadder, Morecambe and Wise, Only Fools And Horses, Porridge, Some Mother's Do 'Ave 'Em, Steptoe and Son and more.
63%
from 541 members
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The Two Ronnies - Series 12
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1985)
Starring: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker
Certificate:
Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett star in the 12th series of their long running show the Two Ronnies. The six episodes of this twelfth and final series were broadcast between Christmas 1985 and February 1986. Keeping laughs coming right until the end, the series contained great sketches such as ..read more »
71%
from 26 members
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Two Ronnies - Series 11
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1982)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett
Certificate:
The dynamite pairing of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett is captured here in these six episodes from the eleventh series of the comedy duo's influential and hugely popular sketch show.
75%
from 30 members
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Open All Hours - Series 4
on DVD
(1982)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron
Director: none
Certificate: 
Arkwright (Ronnie Barker) is a tight-fisted corner shopkeeper who sells everything from bananas to bootlaces. His passion for Gladys, the district nurse, comes second only to his passion for money. His underpaid and overworked nephew Granville (David Jason) dreams of another life beyond the ..read more »
77%
from 2,338 members
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The Two Ronnies - Series 9
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1981)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett
Certificate:
The complete ninth series of the long-running BBC comedy sketch show hosted by Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett. A popular culture institution in its own lifetime, the programme begins and ends with the pair seated behind a desk reading quick-fire 'news' reports. In between, 'in a packed programme ..read more »
80%
from 41 members
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Open All Hours - Series 3
on DVD
(1981)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron
Director: Sydney Lotterby
Certificate:
The complete third series of the comedy series based around a small shop in Doncaster owned by the penny pinching Arkwright. Features the episodes 'An Errand Boy By The Ear', 'The Ginger Men', 'Duet For Solo Bicycle', 'How To Ignite Your Errand Boy', 'The Man From Down Under' and 'The Cocoa Tin Lid'.
75%
from 2,937 members
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Open All Hours - Series 2
on DVD
(1980)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron
Director: none
Certificate:
Seven more glorious episodes charting the troubled lives of penny-pinching shopkeeper Arkwright and his overworked, bullied and socially-frustrated nephew G-G-G-Granville and their ancient till's continued quest for blood. Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, who lives across the road, is the lucky lady who's ..read more »
73%
from 3,412 members
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Porridge
on DVD
(1979)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton MacKay
Director: Dick Clement
Certificate:
This feature-length version of the Porridge [1979] TV series continues to follow the exploits of prison inmates Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker) and Lennie Godber (Richard Beckinsale). A new officer (Christopher Godwin) makes Mackay (Fulton Mackay) look postively timid and, to make things ..read more »
73%
from 2,462 members
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Two Ronnies - Series 6
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1978)
Starring: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker
Director: none
Certificate:
The 6th Series of the Two Ronnies was broadcast in November 1977 and ran for 8 x 45 Minute Episodes. Series 6 saw the usual mix of live and recorded sketches and featured the acting talents of Kate O'Mara as a regular on the show as well as guest appearances from The Nolan Sisters. The show was ..read more »
82%
from 71 members
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Porridge - Series 3
on DVD
(1976)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton MacKay
Certificate:
The third series of PORRIDGE starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale as the cellmates in Slade Prison under the steely gaze of Mackay and the not so steely gaze of Barrowclough. Classic comedy from Clement and La Frenais, this series sees Fletch having to share his cell with the bent judge ..read more »
75%
from 4,695 members
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The Two Ronnies - Series 5
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1976)
Starring: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker
Certificate:
The dynamite pairing of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett is captured here in all its glory for this fifth series of the hugely popular sketch show. Originally broadcast in September and October of 1976, this release features all eight episodes from the fifth series and features such comedy classics ..read more »
82%
from 70 members
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Open All Hours - Series 1
on DVD
(1976)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Stephanie Cole
Director: none
Certificate:
In the sitcom OPEN ALL HOURS, Arkwright (Ronnie Barker), a stuttering, stingy shopkeeper, is constantly scheming to get money out of his gullible customers. He teaches his nephew, Granville (David Jason), the exciting world of corner shops while pining for his object of affection, nurse Gladys ..read more »
75%
from 3,467 members
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Robin And Marian
on DVD
(1976)
Starring: Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw
Director: Richard Lester
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This romantic epic takes a bittersweet look at Robin Hood and Maid Marian in their later years. After King Richard's death in the Holy Land, Robin Hood (Sean Connery) and his trusty companion Little John finally return home to England. Despite his two-decade absence, Robin immediately determines to ..read more »
59%
from 765 members
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Porridge - The Christmas Specials
on DVD
(1975)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale
Certificate: 
Norman Stanley Fletcher is an ordinary thief doing time in prison. This tape features the christmas special episodes of his misadventures in prison along with his cellmate Fletcher and the various guards.
77%
from 3,644 members
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Porridge - Series 2
on DVD
(1975)
Starring: Fulton Mackay, Ronnie Barker, Fulton MacKay
Certificate:
The entire second series of PORRIDGE is presented in this collection. The 1970s Britcom stars Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale (Kate's father) as prison inmates. Lennie Godber (Beckinsale) is adjusting to prison life and tough guy Norman Stanley "Fletch" Fletcher (Barker) is still looking out ..read more »
78%
from 4,127 members
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Porridge - Series 1
on DVD
(1974)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Fulton MacKay, Brian Wilde
Director: Sydney Lotterby
Certificate:
This collection presents the entire first series of the 1970s classic comedy PORRIDGE, which stars Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale (Kate's father) as prison inmates. Lennie Godber (Beckinsale) is the new kid on the block, and, luckily, tough guy Norman Stanley "Fletch" Fletcher (Barker) is ..read more »
78%
from 4,727 members
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The Two Ronnies - Series 2
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1973)
Starring: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker
Certificate:
One of Britain's best-loved comedy double acts return for the second series of their hilarious sketch-based show. Featuring all eight of the episodes, series two combines many of the duo's most famous characters and skits, such as Charley Farley, Piggy Malone and The Worm That Turned with a who's ..read more »
75%
from 255 members
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The Magnificent 7 Deadly Sins
on DVD
(1971)
Starring: Bruce Forsyth, Harry Secombe, Leslie Phillips
Director: Graham Stark
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The best actors of British comedy come together in this uproarious dramatization of the seven deadly sins. The sketches were written by the likes of MONTY PYTHON'S Graham Chapman; GOON writers Spike Milligan, Marty Feldman, and Barry Cryer; and Graham Stark.
54%
from 303 members
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Ronnie Barker - A Home Of Your Own
on DVD
(1964)
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Bernard Cribbins, Richard Briers
Director: Jay Lewis
Certificate: 
A groundbreaking comedy and a subtle satire of the UK building industry in the 1960s (which is still frighteningly relevant today!), an excellent cast of comedians in their early days (Ronnie Barker, Richard Briers, Peter Butterworth, Bernard Cribbins) will have you rolling in the aisles!
66%
from 309 members
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The Magnificent Evans
on DVD
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Sharon Morgan, Myfanwy Talog
Director: Sydney Lotterby
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Featuring the 'Genius, Photographer And Man' Of Letters' Plantagenet Evans who lives in a Welsh village called Llantisiliant and deals in antiques. His Fiancee Rachel works along side him as his assistant and keeps him from harm when his wandering hands wander just that little too far...
56%
from 345 members
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Ronnie Barker - British Comedy Heroes
on DVD
Starring: Ronnie Barker
Certificate:
This hilarious programme compiles some of comic genius Ronnie Barker's most memorable moments. Also includes candid interviews with the likes of Ronnie Corbett, Eric Sykes, Terry Wogan, Bernard Cribbins and Lynda Baron.
80%
from 15 members
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Six Dates With Barker - Series 1
Starring: Ronnie Barker
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A collection of one-off, unrelated episodes featuring Ronnie Barker as a host of characters, written by a host of comedians such as John Cleese, Graham Clapman and Spike Milligan.
26%
from 3 members
Not available for rental
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Clarence - Series 1
on DVD
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Director: none
Certificate:
Ronnie Barker created the series 'Clarence' under the pseudonym Bob Ferris. He stars as a short sighted furniture removals employee who falls faor a maid called Jane Travers. They move to the country and take on the responsibilities of running a sewage farm.
69%
from 978 members
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Seven Of One
on DVD
Starring: Ronnie Barker
Certificate:
An anthology of one-off episodes starring actor-comedian Ronnie Barker.
69%
from 671 members
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...I loved the sketches on this DVD - Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett are both supremely talented. I was disappointed however at how short the DVD was and that there were no ...
