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Hugh Dennis on Ronnie Barker

Episode 2 of 3

Hugh Dennis explores the career of his comedy inspiration, Ronnie Barker. Starting in Ronnie's childhood home, Hugh follows Ronnie's path from the London stage to TV stardom.

Hugh Dennis explores the career of his comedy inspiration, Ronnie Barker. Starting in Ronnie's childhood home, Hugh follows Ronnie's path from the London stage to TV stardom. On his journey Hugh unearths original scripts penned by Ronnie himself, meets people who worked with him behind the scenes, and finds a fresh appreciation of one of our most unassuming comedy greats. Featuring seldom-seen footage and Hugh's favourite performances from The Two Ronnies and Porridge.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Glenn Miller

    String Of Pearls

  • The Cinematic Orchestra

    Man With The Movie Camera

  • The Cinematic Orchestra

    Ode to the Big Sea

  • The Two Ronnies

    Fork Handles

  • The Cinematic Orchestra

    Regen (feat. Grey Reverend)

  • Ed Harcourt

    This One's for You

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Hugh Dennis
Executive Producer Jo Sargent
Executive Producer Miranda Hart
Series Producer Mary Crisp
Producer Sarah Feltes
Director Sarah Feltes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 26 May 2013 22:25
  • Sun 26 May 2013 22:55
  • Sun 26 May 2013 23:25
  • Sat 27 Feb 2021 19:30
  • New Year's Day 2022 19:30

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