About this season
The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the "Two Ronnies" of the title.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
7.0Aired 26 December 1978
A man gets more than he bargained for when he goes in search of McCleary's Gold, and a shopkeeper boasts that his store stocks every kind of bean imaginable. Manhattan Transfer provide the music.
2. Episode 2
7.0Aired 2 January 1979
More comedy, sketch and song with masters of mirth, Ronnies Corbett and Barker. Special guests are Manhattan Transfer who sing Snooty Little Cutie.
3. Episode 3
7.0Aired 9 January 1979
Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker star in more comedy sketches and songs, including more from Sid and Lil, and George and Edie.
4. Episode 4
7.0Aired 16 January 1979
More droll news items and comedy sketches, including a spoof dog food commercial. Manhattan Transfer bring the music.
5. Episode 5
7.0Aired 23 January 1979
Sketches, songs and monologues with Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker. The duo dress up again for musical finale Down Mexico Way.
6. Episode 6
7.0Aired 30 January 1979
Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker star in sketches, songs and monologues. Manhattan Transfer provide the music, while the Kamikaze Theatre Company perform in a different sort of musical finale.
7. Episode 7
7.0Aired 6 February 1979
A spokesman argues for independence for Ruislip, and a notorious film comes in for some mockery in Last Mango in Paris.
8. Episode 8
7.0Aired 13 February 1979
Light entertainment comedy show. Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett present sketches and spoofs while Manhattan Transfer bring the music.