The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
59 min
Release Date
2012-12-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
8
Sally Phillips
Narrator
Ronnie Barker
Archive Footage
Ronnie Corbett
Self
Ben Elton
Self
John Cleese
Self
Josephine Tewson
Self
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