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1. The Coward Revue (1969 TV Movie)
55 min | Family
Director: James Gilbert | Stars: Georgia Brown, Ian Carmichael, Ray Davis, Nicky Henson
Votes: 67
2. Theatre Night (1957–1961)
45 min | Drama
A BBC television series of forty-five-minute excerpts from stage plays running in London.
Stars: Cicely Courtneidge, Evelyn Laye, Dora Bryan, Hugh Williams
Votes: 64
3. The Best of the Two Ronnies: Volume 2 (2003 Video)
74 min | Comedy
The Two Ronnies Volume 2 is a compilation of more favourite sketches chosen from sixteen years of the much-loved and much-missed programme including 'Il Travatorre", 'Jaws', 'The Ministry ... See full summary »
Directors: James Gilbert, Terry Hughes, Michael Hurll, Paul Jackson, Marcus Mortimer, Brian Penders, Marcus Plantin, Peter Whitmore | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Julia McKenzie, Laura Hart
Votes: 14
4. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 126
5.
Benny Hill (1962–1963)
Episode:
A Pair of Socks
(1962)
Comedy
A Pair of Socks.
Stars: Benny Hill, Terence Alexander, Roger Avon, Ronnie Barker
Votes: 11
6.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
(1971)
Drama
Mistaken identity, unrequited love, and the supernatural are combined in Shakespeare's classic set in the woods of Greece on a moonlit night.
Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: Eileen Atkins, Robert Stephens, Lynn Redgrave, Amanda Barrie
Votes: 8
7.
Going Straight (1978)
Episode:
Going Off the Rails
(1978)
TV-PG | Comedy
Ingrid is marrying Lennie Godber but Fletch feels frustrated because his ex-wife and her partner are paying for the wedding when he feels that he should be. He is thus tempted when a man ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Patricia Brake, Alfred Lynch
Votes: 55
8.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
Happy Release
(1975)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Crime
Fletch is in the prison hospital, where an unpleasant con called Norris, shortly to be released, has won the possessions of an elderly prisoner, Blanco. Fletch hatches a plan involving a ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 163
9.
Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
Episode:
Frost at the London Palladium for the British Film and Television Awards
(1970)
Comedy, Talk-Show
A departure from the usual Wembley studio as Frost presents the star-studded awards with help from his usual mix of regulars and guest artistes.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Votes: 43
10.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
No Way Out
(1975)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime
Christmas Special. Fletcher discovers that his fellow inmates are planning to escape.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 164
11. Comedy Greats: Ronnie Barker (1999 Video)
86 min | Comedy
A tribute to the comic hero of The Two Ronnies (1971), Porridge (1974) and Open All Hours (1976).
Directors: Terry Hughes, Paul Jackson, Sydney Lotterby, Brian Penders, Marcus Plantin, Mike Stephens, Peter Whitmore | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, David Jason, Fulton Mackay
Votes: 6
12. The Gamblers (1967–1968)
60 min | Drama
Anthology drama series of people who take a gamble (sometimes with their lives) in order to prove a point or better their position.
Stars: Richard Shaw, Leslie Anderson, Ronald Lacey, Ken Butler
Votes: 10
13. Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004 TV Special)
60 min
A BAFTA tribute to arguably Britain's most popular television comedy actor.
Director: John L. Spencer | Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron, Richard Briers
Votes: 74
14.
Going Straight (1978)
Episode:
Going Home
(1978)
TV-PG | Comedy
Fletch is finally released - after getting his coat stuck in the prison gates - and on the train home meets Mr. Mackay, who, after a few drinks, tells him he will soon have to retire and is... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Fulton Mackay, Timothy Bateson, Norman Jones
Votes: 67
15.
The Two Ronnies (1971–1987)
Episode:
Episode #5.3
(1976)
45 min | Comedy
Sketches include an unusual request for a funeral parlour, there is a public service announcement from the GPO, there is the next instalment in "The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London ... See full summary »
Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Barbara Dickson, Joan Sims
Votes: 27
16. Not Only... But Also (1965–1970)
45 min | Comedy
Not Only...But Also, most famously showcased Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in there so-called 'Dagenham dialogues' in which Pete (a nasal know-all who has utter confidence in his surreal and ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Chris Karan, Peter McGuirk
Votes: 209
17.
Clarence (1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1988)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Clarence starts to dig up the garden but his poor eyesight is not helping - he ends up planting beads instead of beans. Then he has to set up a new chicken coup but leaves a huge gap in the fence.
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Votes: 18
18. The Avengers (1961–1969)
TV-14 | Action, Comedy, Crime
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners.
Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman, Linda Thorson
Votes: 8,365
19. Porridge (1974–1977)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime
The prison life of Fletcher, a criminal serving a five-year sentence, as he strives to bide his time, keep his record clean, and refuses to be ground down by the prison system.
Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 6,497
20. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 58
21. Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Talk show and light entertainment.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Votes: 60
22. The Best of the Two Ronnies (2001 Video)
85 min | Comedy
A tribute to one of the UK's legendary comedy duos, The Two Ronnies. Features sketches from over twelve series and eight Christmas specials.
Directors: James Gilbert, Terry Hughes, Michael Hurll, Paul Jackson, Marcus Mortimer, Brian Penders, Marcus Plantin, Peter Whitmore | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Claire Nielson, Carol Hawkins
Votes: 56
23. Auntie's All-Time Greats (1996 TV Special)
125 min
Director: Stuart McDonald | Stars: Michael Parkinson, Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Lenny Henry
Votes: 15
24.
Going Straight (1978)
Episode:
Going Going Gone
(1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Fletch is well-regarded at the hotel, though he is not too well off as his wages go on repaying Ingrid and Godber, now engaged, for loans. An old lady called Mrs. Appleby comes to the hotel... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Patricia Brake, David Swift
Votes: 55
25.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
Disturbing the Peace
(1975)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Crime
Mackay is temporarily away on a promotion course, but Fletch's joy is short-lived when he finds that the replacement is 'Napper' Wainwright, an extremely harsh officer who makes Mackay look... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 138
26.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
Final Stretch
(1977)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Crime
Godber is due to see the parole board in a few days where he is almost certain to get a parole. However, the prison troublemaker, a brute named Jarvis, is looking to start a fight with Godber and Godber seems keen to oblige him.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 123
27.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
No Peace for the Wicked
(1975)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Crime
It's Saturday afternoon and Fletch just wants to be left in peace in his cell but there are constant interruptions - Barraclough coming in for a chat, Mackay showing prison visitors around,... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, David Jason
Votes: 136
28.
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook (2005)
Episode:
The Two Ronnies Christmas Sketchbook
(2005)
57 min | Comedy
Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Katie Melua, Barbara New
Votes: 13
29. The Two Ronnies Sketchbook (2005)
60 min | Comedy
The Two Ronnies look back at some of the best sketches they recorded for their long running television show.
Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Katie Melua, Renee Olstead
Votes: 57
30.
Six Dates with Barker (1971)
Episode:
1970: The Odd Job
(1971)
Comedy
Director: Maurice Murphy | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Joan Sims, David Jason, Derek Ware
Votes: 17
31.
Going Straight (1978)
Episode:
Going to Work
(1978)
TV-PG | Comedy
The probation officer gets Fletch a job as a night porter in a hotel, whose owner is aware that he has been in prison. He has qualms about returning to legitimate work and goes to the pub ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Patricia Brake, David Swift
Votes: 55
32.
Open All Hours (1976–1985)
Episode:
The Ginger Men
(1982)
TV-Y | 29 min | Comedy
When Arkwright finds himself with a surplus of Jamaican Ginger cakes he tries various marketing ploys in order to sell them off, but hits the jackpot when he claims that the cakes contain ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron, Stephanie Cole
Votes: 95
33.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
A Day Out
(1974)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Crime
Fletch and Godber are members of an outside works party digging a sewerage trench in the churchyard. When Ives is stung by a bee, Fletch persuades Barraclough to let him go to the village ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 161
34.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
A Test of Character
(1977)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy, Crime
Godber is doing his history O Level exam and Fletch means to help him pass by getting Warren to steal the test paper for him, which he does. However, Godber prefers to pass on his own ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 115
35.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
Just Desserts
(1975)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Crime
Fletch's stolen tin of pineapple chunks has gone missing and the unlikely culprit is Mr. Barraclough, who took them home pending the opportunity to return them to the kitchen, only to ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 136
36.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
The Desperate Hours
(1976)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime
Fletch and Godber go before the governor for brewing Christmas hooch but the governor has to excuse himself with the runs. His new 'trusty' redband Urwin then pulls a gun, taking ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 164
37.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
The Harder They Fall
(1975)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Crime
When Godber enters the prison boxing tournament, Fletch is under orders from prison 'Daddy', Harry Grout, a con who is more to be feared than the screws, to get him to throw the fight in ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 132
38.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
A Night In
(1974)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Crime
Godber and Fletcher are sharing a cell. Godber is starting to get quite homesick so Fletcher helps him find ways to kill the time and be more positive.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Paul McDowell, Steve Ismay
Votes: 177
39.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
Pardon Me
(1977)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy, Crime
Blanco is due to be granted his parole, but when Fletch hears Blanco claim that he was innocent of his wife's murder all along and that her lover killed her, he believes the old man should ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 132
40.
The Two Ronnies (1971–1987)
Episode:
Episode #7.2
(1979)
Comedy
Sketches include some subterfuge at a party, there is a message by Thingummy for people with bad memories, we have another episode of "Sid and Lily, George and Edie", we see how far you ... See full summary »
Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, The Manhattan Transfer, John Owens
Votes: 18
41.
Clarence (1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1988)
TV-PG | 11 min | Comedy
Clarence and Jane are getting on well together. Jane considers Clarence's marriage proposal and decides to have a trial by sharing a house with Clarence. They move to the country into a home that Jane has been bequeathed.
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson, Richard Caldicot
Votes: 18
42.
Clarence (1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1988)
TV-PG | 11 min | Comedy
Clarence proposes to Jane and she accepts. However, she doesn't want to share her bed with him just yet. Clarence is given a job moving furniture by the vicar's wife, which results in Jane getting a job as a domestic for her.
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson, Ann Rye
Votes: 17
43. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,372
44.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
When We Are Married
(1975)
75 min | Drama
At the turn of the 20th century, a set of long-married couples discover that due to a bureaucratic quirk they have never actually been married.
Director: David Giles | Stars: Stuart Wilson, John Stratton, Beryl Reid, Eric Porter
Votes: 12
45.
Six Dates with Barker (1971)
Episode:
1899: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town
(1971)
Comedy
Director: Maurice Murphy | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Alan Curtis, Larry Noble, John Sharp
Votes: 18
46.
Going Straight (1978)
Episode:
Going to Be Alright
(1978)
TV-PG | Comedy
Fletch goes to see his probation officer, who is disappointed that he has not got a job. Fletch explains that he was going to work in a cardboard box factory but his wife Isobel ran off ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Patricia Brake, Rowena Cooper
Votes: 66
47.
7 of 1 (1973)
Episode:
Prisoner and Escort
(1973)
Comedy
Fletcher and his escorts - Mr Barrowclough and Mr Mackay - make the journey on New Year's Eve from London up to Slade Prison in Cumberland.
Director: James Gilbert | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Hamish Roughead
Votes: 90
48.
Open All Hours (1976–1985)
Episode:
The Reluctant Traveller
(1981)
29 min | Comedy
Arkwright decides to take Nurse Gladys away to a hotel. This leaves Granville in a position to make his play for the milk round lady, but Arkwright, hands on as ever and never keen to be ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron, Kathy Staff
Votes: 103
49.
The Two Ronnies (1971–1987)
Episode:
Episode #5.1
(1976)
44 min | Comedy
Sketches include a visit to the eccentric Dr E. J. Death for a medical appointment, a short word by the Rev. McFarlane Lang about rhyming slang, the weekly serial is "The Phantom Raspberry ... See full summary »
Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Barbara Dickson, Stephen Calcutt
Votes: 25
50.
The Two Ronnies (1971–1987)
Episode:
Episode #8.1
(1980)
44 min | Comedy
Sketches include an episode of Mastermind where the contestant answers the question before last, there is a public service message by the local policeman, we get a simple explanation of why... See full summary »
Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Elkie Brooks, Diana Dors
Votes: 21