Ronnie Corbett

This special programme relates how, just before Ronnie Barker's retirement in 1986, the Two Ronnies travelled to Sydney to make a series for Australia's Channel Nine. Their regular British show had been a huge hit down under, and now they were to create a new version especially for Australia.

Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.

Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank manager but went on to become one of the country's favourite comedy stars. Ben Elton, Michael Grade, David Renwick and Josephine Tewson are among friends and colleagues who remember his genius. Famed as one half of the Two Ronnies and the likeable convict Fletcher in Porridge, he was also a prolific writer and admired actor in serious roles.

The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind.

One of Britain's most enduring and best-loved comics, Ronnie Corbett, turned 80 in December 2010. In this brand new comedy sketch show, the octogenarian comic legend appears alongside some of the biggest names in British comedy, in sketches featuring everything from a superannuated super-hero to a stage-struck dog. Add in a sprinkling of one-liners and a brand new Ronnie monologue in the famous chair for the must-see comedy of the festive season.

Черная комедия, действие которой происходит в 19 веке, поведает нам историю двух грабителей могил, которые находят для себя прибыль в похищении трупов и доставки их в Эдинбургскую военно-медицинскую школу…

Англия, 1980-ые. История про десятилетнего мальчика Эдварда, который растет среди старых людей, которые живут в доме его родителей. Пока его мать держит семейный бизнес, а отец борется с кризисом среднего возраста, Эдвард изучает старых постояльцев дома и пытается узнать, что бывает, когда они умирают. Преследуемый призраками и загробной жизнью Эдвард живет в одиночестве, пока в их дом не поселяется Кларенс, бывший фокусник.

To celebrate her 80th birthday, the Queen is holding a children's party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. She has invited many classic characters from British children's literature. But when the baddies, led by Cruella de Vil, discover that they have not been invited, they steal the Queen's handbag containing her spectacles and the text of her speech; without it, the Queen will not be able to make a speech at the party. Can the goodies find the handbag in time?

Acorn Antiques: The Musical! is the all-singing, all-dancing and fully overalled stage version of the beloved TV spoof. The triumphant West End production brought together Julie Walters (Mrs Overall), Celia Imrie (Miss Babs) and Duncan Preston (Mr Clifford) - the original cast of the series. It was directed by Sir Trevor Nunn ("Les Miserables", "Woman in White", "Starlight Express") and written by Julie's understudy, the award-winning Victoria Wood. Filmed during the sell-out run at the beautiful Haymarket Theatre, the musical features an all-star supporting cast of Josie Lawrence, Neil Morrissey & Sally Ann Triplett.

A BAFTA tribute to Ronnie Barker

A tribute to a legendary duo from the golden age in television variety. From 1971 to 1987, and over the course of twelve series and eight specials, The Two Ronnies was one of the nation's favourite television comedy shows. The show was practically an institution, with Christmas and Easter holidays only really being complete for most families, with a Two Ronnies special. This compilation features favourite sketches from sixteen years of the much-loved and much-missed programme, including: * The Vagaband Lover (before he died of drink, women and horses) * Swedish Made Simple * Mastermind (answering the question before last) and * The St. Botolph's Country Dance Team

Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikely sources of inspiration as Spam, dead parrots and the Inquisition into enduring punch lines. This entertaining documentary includes interviews with members of the troupe, as well as home movies, photos and rare recordings from Monty Python's early years.

A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.

Super-talented comic Ronnie Corbett pulls out all the stops to entertain a celebrity audience including on-screen sidekick Ronnie Barker, Damien Hirst and Frank Skinner in this 1997 special.

Bruce Forsyth entertains a VIP audience as he stars in a spectacular one-man show.

Расчетливый магнат Род МакКейн покупает убыточный лондонский зоопарк в надежде превратить его в сверхприбыльное предприятие. Новый управляющий Ролло Ли, призванный обеспечить зоопарку финансовое процветание, начинает внедрять жесткую маркетинговую политику. Отныне вместо небольших пушистых зверьков в клетках поселятся только самые свирепые хищники. Их-то и будут демонстрировать публике. Возмущенные таким кощунством служители зоопарка, под руководством специалиста по насекомым Эдриана «Багзи» Малоуна, начинают борьбу за спасение своих пушистых друзей…

Bruce Forsyth and Ronnie Corbett team up for this festive comedy show from 1988, featuring their own version of Gone With the Wind with guest star Fiona Fullerton as Scarlett O'Hara.

A crusty old General leads his dotty family on a relaxing weekend at the seaside, and comic chaos ensues.

A crusty old English General leads his eccentric family on a family picnic trip, and comic chaos ensues.

On Christmas Eve in 1874, the turkey has been stolen from Sir Giles and Lady Hampton. What are they going to serve their guests? They call in the detectives Piggy Malone and Charley Farley to find who stole it.

A porn-store owner orders some new stuff from his supplier, but the delivery address gets mixed with the address of the local Barclays Bank. Here, David (the bank's assistant manager) and his new wife are shocked when photos, then films and finally two girls are sent to them in their bank-supplied flat. They and the banks' head cashier then hatch a plan to get rid of the porn—without letting their boss, the local police and David's mother in on what is happening.

Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics and in the mini-skirted flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain starts to rise through the Tory ranks.

Four people go to great lengths to obtain the fortune left in a will by a very wealthy practical joker.

Самый известный шпион в мире возвращается к зрителю - и к началу своей бурной деятельности на службе Ее Величества! Первая же миссия в качестве агента 007 становится его величайшим испытанием: ему выпадает сразиться с международной террористической организацией, опутавшей своей сетью всю планету. Используя богатый шпионский арсенал - от верного пистолета до навороченного спортивного авто - Джеймс Бонд вступает в поединок с ключевой фигурой сил зла, финансовым гением преступного мира Ле Шиффром. Но пули хороши лишь для приспешников Ле Шиффра: генеральное сражение против негодяя можно выиграть лишь силой ума - и не на поле боя, а на зеленом сукне роскошного казино «Рояль»…

A Christmas TV special in which Alice does not go through a looking glass, but through a TV set.

The inhabitants of Todday are content to live their lives in peace and quiet, until, that is, the government decides their little corner of the world would be the perfect place for a rocket launch site.

Gormless 25 year-old Cardew, wealthy beneficiary of the Robinson Will, should have left St. Fanny's School many years ago. However, seedy headmaster Dr. Jankers (music hall favourite Fred Emney) is in the toils of shady bookmaker Harry the Scar (boxer Freddie Mills) and has so-far kept his golden goose perched firmly at the bottom of the class. Blissfully unaware of nefarious intrigue around him, Cardew continues to flirt coyly with the French mistress and gamble for school dinners on the form room roulette wheel. But canny Scots solicitor McTavish has been sent to investigate... Featuring television's Billy Bunter, Gerald Campion, gorgeous Vera Day, Will Hay cohort Claude Hulbert, muddle-mouthed Stanley Unwin, a young Ronnie Corbett, and enough old jokes to fill a Christmas Cracker factory.

Июнь 1903 года. Адамс, безработный американский моряк, оказывается в Лондоне. Оборванный и голодный он бесцельно бродит по улицам города, и в этот момент судьба сталкивает его с двумя братьями-миллионерами, которые делают ему необычное предложение. Они вручают ему банкноту в миллион фунтов стерлингов на следующих условиях: если этот банкнот не будет разменян Адамсом в течение месяца, то он получает любую работу. Таковы условия пари, заключенного между братьями. С этой минуты у Адамса начинается новая жизнь. Теперь он «эксцентричный миллионер», под его банкнот открыты кредиты всех магазинов и банков Лондона.

Seeking her long lost uncle, Ada Shore arrives at Skerryvore University to find him working under another name as the Gate Keeper. Ada is mistaken by the Principal as his new secretary so she jumps headlong into the role

Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by a different guest presenter each week.

Midday with Ray Martin from 1985 - 1993.