The Two Ronnies
The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show that aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987, featuring a famous comedy double act. Each episode blends fake news, solo turns, recurring sketch styles, filmed segments, and musical numbers, all built around quick, character-driven humour.
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Season 2
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E1
Episode 1
There's a mishap at a wedding ceremony and Ronnie Corbett weaves a story about a neighbour. Spoof gumshoe serial Done to Death kicks off with Piggy Malone and Charlie Farley investigating a wealthy woman's murder. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Elaine Delmar provide the music.
Sep 16, 1972 · 44m -
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E2
Episode 2
Sketches include a man taking his driving test and a parody of traditional Welsh tunes. Ronnie Corbett makes an astonishing claim in his monologue. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Friday Brown provide the music.
Sep 23, 1972 · 45m -
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E3
Episode 3
The duo put a comedic spin on Bizet's Carmen and two party guests try to ignore idle gossip. Meanwhile, in Done to Death, there's another dead body to confuse Piggy and Charlie. Chelsea Brown joins musical regulars Georgie Fame and Alan Price.
Sep 30, 1972 · 43m -
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Episode 4
Two men change into some unexpected items of clothing once the working day is over. Plus the two Ronnies poke fun at Russian folk songs. Thelma Houston joins Georgie Fame and Alan Price in the musical line-up.
Oct 7, 1972 · 44m -
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E5
Episode 5
Old friends reminisce at a school reunion, a newsreader has to fill time when there are no stories to report - and the duo decide Strauss waltzes are ripe for a little parody. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Lynsey De Paul provide the songs.
Oct 14, 1972 · 43m -
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Episode 6
A man's attempt to buy a pet is harder than it should be. In the musical finale some historical figures, including Queen Victoria and John Brown, burst into song.
Oct 21, 1972 · 45m -
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Episode 7
Big Jim Jehosophat and Fat-Belly Jones return to sing in the musical finale. In the penultimate episode of Done to Death, Blanche becomes the prime suspect in the murder case. Samantha Jones joins Georgie Fame and Alan Price in the musical line-up.
Oct 28, 1972 · 44m -
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Episode 8
Sketches include Post-hypnotic Suggestion and Vicar Heckler. In the last instalment of Done to Death, Piggy and Charlie lay a trap for the killer. The musical finale sees the duo pay tribute to ballroom dancing. Georgie Fame, Alan Price and Salena Jones provide the music.
Nov 4, 1972 · 44m