Bob Monkhouse Interviews Ronnie Barker - 1983

[@JohnSmith-bh4zx]

Two giants of British comedy, sadly missed.

[@johnking5174]

Bob Monkhouse loved comedians, comedy writers and comedy performers. He just adored watching them, viewing their style and technique, which is why this interview with Ronnie Barker is so good to watch, as Bob is interested in his guest. So many talk show hosts now couldn't care less about their guests.

[@sysiphuscorinth]

Do you remember how heart broken he was when his Journal was stolen.. it was more than just his Gag book, it was years of notes and memories and some little scumbag thug took it and dumped it..

[@pabrennan6877]

Absolute geniuses - the pair of them.

[@PhilMacVee]

Nearly forty years ago and still clean, fresh and entertaining. Two class acts. [RIP Both of you comedy giants]

[@JohnJenkins-l4p]

An absolute genius of our time or of any time for that matter ,his interactions with Ronnie Corbett and others is legendary,I watch what he's done with amazement and awe,and miss his and Ronnie Corbett's presents in the world of comedy.

[@somnambulist7705]

Bob could talk, but unlike a lot of chat shows now, he lets the guests speak. Two brilliant personalities.

[@shirleydrury5565]

Bob and Ronnie such great comics .so sadly mist . Thank you both for giving me so many acing rids and laughs

[@andywalkerchannel]

Two of the greats. Such Intelligence, invention and wit. Thank you so much.

[@clivestuarteardley6049]

Absolutely 💯 brilliant

[@angryfurrball]

What a brilliant interview. I'm sure Bob and Ronnie could've talked all night about their careers and experiences. God bless them both!

[@stephenrice4554]

Sorely missed , talent , style , humour and not an unkind word .

[@willmartin1033]

How far we have fallen....

[@JoeLondon-te3hf]

Thank you for this comment.

[@pauldashwood2897]

Absolutely..

[@vaughancapstick9961]

Priceless 👏😃

[@phillipecook3227]

Two great British writer performers. Surprised and delighted to see RB as a guest because I heard he was notoriously camera shy as himself.

[@nottmjas]

This isn't meant to be a criticism of a genuinely lovely man but RB didn't really disclose anything about himself. The entire 20 minutes or so were spent taking about his hobbies or he was in performance. Still a great "interview " and the two of them seemed genuinely pleased to in each other's company.

[@phillipecook3227]

@@nottmjas You're right. He said nothing about himself other than he liked to collect art and magazines but I don't think the series was ever supposed to be about the comedian being interviewed. If I remember correctly it was always about the comedy which inspired comedians. Having said that RB was clearly someone who for whatever reason was very uncomfortable about speaking about himself.

[@onthecoast8]

Legends. I worked with Ronnie's son in the 80's who was also just as funny as his dad. Comedy as it should be. MIss this.

[@jamisu5467]

Philip Schofield & Tony Blackburn friend.

[@andrewmorton395]

Love these two, nowadays comedians are rubbish.

[@alfredcrofts4466]

Greatest gag writer meets greatest comedy actor. Breathtaking talent.

[@162sam]

Just love it!!!!!

[@tomwestgate5310]

This whole show is top quality.

[@drjackdaw6627]

what an absolute exquisite delight, such quality, depth and knowledge of their craft, i miss them both. Thank you Gentlemen for such goodness of spirit.

[@johntaylor6345]

The brilliant Bob Monkhouse and the fantastic Ronnie Barker. Great in the 2 Ronnie's and Fletch in Porridge. Both sadly missed.

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

Greatness, the likes of which will never be seen again. They made millions laugh. They were a gift to the world. Their generation. God bless them all.

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

Two of the greatest. Ronnie was brilliant but so unassuming and modest. Even hiding the fact that he wrote many sketches for TW3 etc under a pseudonym so they wouldn't be swayed by knowing it was he who wrote them. One of those very special British Comics. A master of language and of comic timing. Some comic moments become classics and "Four Candles" with his great friend Ronnie Corbett is one. For perfect timing though I don't think you can beat "Racing Duck". Two lines "Does it have a name" answer by RC "Donald" and the, what I think was an ad lib that just happened "And it quacks" RIP king of the "pismanunciation"

[@simonprice4129]

We were so blessed & spoiled in those days having so many truly great comedians, the comedy shows were magic back then, love the fact we can still enjoy them long after they have sadly passed ❤

[@georgeheatherley3548]

The man was a genius comedian! Just the best! Nobody comes close to him today! Brilliant mind 😮 😘😘😘😘

[@petrimurto8571]

Ronnie Barker

[@npc3po301]

By all accounts a rather curt and cold fellow but a true craftsman, a treat to see two real comedy connoiseurs chewing the fat, as mentioned both Monkhouse and Barker were huge collectors, imagine if they'd been around for ebay

[@Kevinasp]

Barker that is?

[@shaundonohue4879]

😅legend's in their own right, R.I P. Both.

[@danmcdaid]

Track down the Porridge episode Test of Character for a masterclass from Ronnie in acting, both comic and otherwise. The venom and hurt with which he spits out the line "and he ain't been in no flaming NICK" chills the blood.

[@handypandy490]

The bumbling character by Ronnie sounds like Boris

[@frankbrodie5168]

Spotted this shortly after it's appearance. Two of my favourite TV personalities from the 1970's onwards. Bob was a legend of slick gameshow hosting. without a lot of the pretence that became the norm later on. And Ronnie was a great comedy writer and performer.. If a little flawed as a person. In fact, both of them had their flaws. But without any nasty side to them. And both sadly died pretty youngish also. (well... not 'young' but not coffin dodging Brucie old either. lol )

[@philipbonner6486]

Please have respect, and impove your English

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

For flaws read "personality of genius".

[@tonysargent7787]

2 legends sadly not with us anymore

[@kevinbeck-vl9ch]

2 Masters of British Comedy sadly missed

[@mythgreatbritain5634]

Milton Hayes ? So that's where Boris got it from.....

[@joker_3517]

Milton hayes is basically Boris Johnson

[@homeriver9121]

Boris

[@monkeyface6139]

Pair of luvvies...