The Ronnie Barker Playhouse

1968•25m

Comedy

The Ronnie Barker Playhouse is a British anthology of six half-hour comedies showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker. All were broadcast by Associated-Rediffusion from 3 April to 8 May 1968. Of the six, two are lost.

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Production

Associated-Rediffusion Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 3, 1968

Last Aired

May 8, 1968

Networks

ITV1

Created By

Ronnie Barker

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Tennyson

Air date: 1968-04-03

After being barred from a local competition, crazy Welsh poet Tennyson Williams seeks revenge in rigging the contest.

E2

Ah, There You Are

Air date: 1968-04-10

E3

The Fastest Gun in Finchley

Air date: 1968-04-17

E4

The Incredible Mister Tanner

Air date: 1968-04-24

E5

Talk of Angels

Air date: 1968-05-01

Matthew and Doreen find difficulty communicating with their new guest, a Trappist Monk.

E6

Alexander

Air date: 1968-05-08

Shy Scotsman Alexander finds his life coming into conflict with his domineering mother at home and the possessive women at his workplace.

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