The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker

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2012 / 59min.

Rating8

Genres

Comedy

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Actors

John Cleese

Sally Phillips

Ben Elton

Josephine Tewson

Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Barker

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