"The Two Ronnies" was a beloved British television comedy sketch show that aired on BBC1 from April 1971 to December 1987. Starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the show became a cultural icon, blending witty sketches, solo performances, serial stories, and musical finales to create a comedic masterpiece. The show's origin traces back to a serendipitous moment in 1970, when Barker and Corbett filled in unscripted during a technical glitch at a British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards ceremony. This performance impressed Bill Cotton, the Head of Light Entertainment at the BBC, leading to the creation of "The Two Ronnies" (British Comedy Guide). The format of the show included a mix of sketches featuring both Ronnies, with Barker often engaging in wordplay as the head of various whimsical organizations, and Corbett delivering solo monologues, often filled with humorous tangents. The newsdesk segments, where they signed off with "It's goodbye from me and goodbye from him," became a hallmark of the show (Wikipedia, Wikiwand). The series also featured ongoing serial stories, such as "The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town," a parody of "Jack the Ripper" written by Spike Milligan and Barker. These serials allowed the duo to explore various characters and storylines across episodes, adding depth and variety to the show (British Comedy Guide, British Heritage). "The Two Ronnies" left a lasting impact on British comedy, influencing numerous other shows and comedians. Its clever wordplay, parodies of officialdom, and the use of innuendo made it a staple of British humor. Even after the show ended, its popularity endured through reruns, DVD releases, and various tributes (British Heritage, Wikipedia). The legacy of "The Two Ronnies" is a testament to the comedic brilliance of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett. Their unique style, marked by warmth and wit, continues to charm new generations of viewers, securing their place in the annals of British television history (British Heritage). #TheTwoRonnies #BritishComedy #RonnieBarker #RonnieCorbett #ComedyLegends #TVClassics #SketchShow #ClassicTV #britishheritage More Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two_Ronnies

My dad loved them. I miss my dad so much and when I watch them I feel closer to him.

Genius Wordsmiths, writers, comedians, actors and Great Britons.

My late Aunt loved the two Ronnies..She had great taste. They were funny. You could watch with any audience and get a different perspective!

Why isn’t tv like this anymore!!!!

I never knew they went to Australia after finishing in the UK. Thank you so much for bringing these to light as I remember all of the original ones when growing up.

Absolutely brilliant.

Absolutely fantastic ☺️

Ronnie Corbett was a comedy actor that was very underrated

They were so funny

Miss them and Benny Hill bloody brilliant 😂

Different class. They simply don’t make them like this anymore.

Oh wow. I have vague memories of being in the audience for one of these recordings in 1986.

Ronnie Barker was a comic genius.

Legends 🇬🇧😅😅

These sketches are really just some of the sketches from the tv show remade for Australia.

Quality.

Lost but found ✨️ thank you man 😊

The Two Ronnies in Australia was released on home video in 2021 There were six episodes made, but only four episodes are extant.

should they not be calles the found sketches ？

Anyone else checking their laptop battery level?! lol

Well, if they are here then they are not lost!

Still funny............ 🤣🤣

Mel-bun

I was hoping to see the chemist's sketch. My all time favourite of theirs and it is nowhere to be found on the internet. Anyone got it ?

And the moral of the story is don't drink milk

Hardly "lost sketches"

Why don't you shut your mouth and let the clips talk for themselves

I hate the canned laughter

It’s not their best work.