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Clarence

  • TV Series
  • 1988
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Clarence (1988)
Comedy

Clarence is a myopic delivery man who retires to the countryside, and goes from one mishap to another due to his short-sightednessClarence is a myopic delivery man who retires to the countryside, and goes from one mishap to another due to his short-sightednessClarence is a myopic delivery man who retires to the countryside, and goes from one mishap to another due to his short-sightedness

  • Stars
    • Ronnie Barker
    • Josephine Tewson
    • Phyllida Law
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    210
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Ronnie Barker
      • Josephine Tewson
      • Phyllida Law
    • 8User reviews
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    Ronnie Barker
    Ronnie Barker
    • Clarence Sale
    Josephine Tewson
    Josephine Tewson
    • Jane Travers
    Phyllida Law
    Phyllida Law
    • Mrs. Vaile
    Richard Caldicot
    Richard Caldicot
    • Cinema Manager
    Gwen Nelson
    Gwen Nelson
    • Mrs. Titheridge
    Ann Rye
    • Vicar's Wife
    George Ballantine
    • Man at Bus Stop
    Julia Deakin
    • Angela
    Damaris Hayman
    • Lady in Loo…
    Jonathan Stratt
    • Albert
    Brigid Mackay
    • Countrywoman
    Steve Whyment
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    • Trivia
      The character of a short-sighted removal man and his friendship with a maid had first appeared in an episode of Six Dates with Barker (1971).
    • Connections
      Featured in Comedy Connections: The Two Ronnies (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      (Keep Your) Sunny Side Up
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      Music by Ray Henderson

      Lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown

      [series theme tune]

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    8/10
    A much loved, forgotten gem.
    Short sighted removal Clarence meets domestic Jane Travers, and falls for her, the pair move to a house in the country.

    When I think of shows from my childhood, I think of Blackadder, Only Fools, One foot in The Grave, and Clarence.

    It's not Porridge, but it's sweet and funny, it's comedy for Sunday teatime, think Oh Doctor Beeching and Last of The Summer Wine.

    Such a shame that there was only one series, it would have been lovely to see how life treated Clarence and Jane, there was more mileage in this show.

    I loved the dynamic between Barker and Tewson, the pair worked so well together, each had great comedy timing, there seemed to be some warmth between them.

    I think the moments when we see things as Clarence would have seen them are among the funniest, the poor thing, blind as a bat.

    8/10.
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    • Release date
      • January 4, 1988 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Evelyn Court, Lansdown Terrace, Cheltenham, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      30 minutes

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