Ronnie Barker obituary (David Jason & Ronnie Corbett interview, BBC1, 2005)

BBC 6 O'Clock News, 04/10/2005.
Not my copyright, just sharing found ephemera.

[@jacquelinefox2632]

How on earth can you keep a straight face? Everyone who worked with the Barker deserves an oscar. Xxxxxxxx

[@muhammedflaifil7410]

I still watch Open All hours before I go to bed, It's simply a classic. Something really nice about this sitcom, it relaxes me so much. Makes me laugh and is the best antidepressant ever. Sometimes you need to laugh when life becomes so stressful. God bless Ronnie and his crew.

[@bokhans]

I do the same here in Sweden. 😂 i can watch them over and over again because they put me to sleep in minutes. Funny and relaxing.

[@deejay5224]

Likewise. Takes me back to the early 80s. Such a lovely cosy setting. Truly helps you get away from the daily stresses of modern life

[@anthonyluxton5692]

This world won't see his like again. Outstanding

[@jacobmassey3897]

You won't see the like of any of us ever again after we've gone because every single person is individual

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

Now little Ronnie's gone to join him in Comedy Heaven. They changed the world with their talent. Loved and missed RIP

[@TheEchovoices]

SO missed think about them two all the time how much laughter & joy they brought to this world

[@sophiegafney8312]

The Bafta clip makes me cry, bless him. Three of THE BEST of British comedy! Fond memories of my childhood in the 70's watching The Two Ronnies!

[@julieannehoneybone5011]

Sophie Gafney me too 😀

[@jonnycsuperplumb765]

Fantastic proper family entertainment. Miss them all

[@neilgutteridge6405]

You know when something is genuinely funny when you laugh at the same sketches again and again.....the two Ronnies were unmatched.

[@ppotter]

Very true.

[@SceneArtisan]

He was the best wordsmith of our time bar Shakespeare, Les Dawson, and Keats. The poetry of the Earth is never dead, it lives on. RIP Ronnie.

[@timmccaffrey1326]

Ronnie was not only David Jason's mate, he was our mate as well..and so are all the other great guys appearing in this video...the sound of laughter is the sweetest music you'll ever hear!....thanks for posting!

[@BantonOrg]

A week tomorrow is 14 years after you pass Ronnie, still one of the funniest blessings ever.

[@markjolley3768]

I met Ronnie barker in 1992 when he retired too run antiques shop in chipping Norton with my cousin he was so nice and welcome with his wife such a gentleman!!! R I P RONNIE AND RONNIE C!!

[@julieannehoneybone5011]

Mark Jolley omg, you met him, wow 😮

[@thekrrib]

So lucky. It's hard to figure out what kind of person he was. He's so good at playing his characters and there aren't many interview clips of him around.

[@levimacdonald5188]

Yes I was on holiday in padstow in Sep 2017 and I was speaking to a chap who also met Ronnie AND said HE retired to run a antiques shop and he said HE was happier THERE he's haven away from fame..

[@robharding1957]

I don't think there is a word that could be used that would do Ronnie barker justice , for his comedy genius, a word you could use, but it would still fall short , for his immense contribution to British comedy cannot be overestimated.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Absolute legend, one of the greatest comedy actors and writers who I have had the pleasure of watching for many years.

[@MacOne53]

I enjoyed nearly every show I saw Ronnie Barker in. The man was a very special talent. R.I. P. and thank you.

[@McSynth]

What a beautiful tribute to a man who gave so much. R.I.P.

[@kathunsworth7372]

The very best of entertainment, I’m sure everyone will miss the laughter!

[@thaiscottie65]

Take me back please to a time when we were renown for our humour. When we had great entertainers, funny sit coms & legends. Halcyon days.

[@Camcolito]

Hey, you're still known for your clowns.

[@deniseg-hill1730]

I bet they are laughing in heaven, (for those who believe) the like of these 2 as a comedy duo will never be bettered. Plus Ronnie Barker in Porridge and Open all Hours. Just can't be beaten.

[@ChadQuick270W]

What’s sad is we never heard a peep of this in the USA. Ronnie Barker was a comic legend. Porridge, Open All Hours, and of course The Two Ronnie’s. British comedy just can’t be beat 👍

[@No1sonuk]

I highly recommend "Still open all hours". It's a follow-on made in recent years with David Jason reprising his role as Granville, who now owns the shop, and a couple of the other original actors in the same roles, with some younger supporting cast.

[@gregghernandez2714]

That goodness for the digital age. On Britbox I am able to watch Open all hours. Very funny show from a wonderful time in television.

[@angelaclemow1544]

The Two Ronnies, just the very best of British comedy - as good today as it was 40 years ago ! So many fantastic memories from the 70's of watching their programme and crying with laughter - just the BEST x

[@australianwhipsandleather8425]

Their comedy duo is something that can never be repeated, Rest In Peace the two Ronnie’s! Ronnie Barker (2005), Ronnie Corbett (2016).

[@LiveFreeR_Die]

I miss you along with my youth

[@blackeyes1987]

It still makes me cry

[@Tony-hx2fj]

I watch Open all hours over and over , or leave it as background noise , just cause it relaxes me.

[@ppotter]

Those old sitcoms are like that - very comforting :)

[@sharries.1297]

Me too....constantly 💕

[@sen5908]

Absolute LEGEND loved him, especially porridge and open all hours!!!

[@somattalistenta]

Ah yes The Two Ronnies was without doubt one of the best of British comedies. They both gave us all many many laughs which will always be a part of us. After watching the Bafta Awards after many years of not seeing him or knowing much about his retirement, he certainly looks well enough and has lost a bit of weight, but now know he was having heart problems... such a shame he couldn't have had heart surgery as 76 years old is too young to die. Now Ronnie Corbett has gone leaving us with such an empty feeling, I miss them both so much.

[@grahamd1318]

The four candles sketch has to go down as the greatest of all time.

[@emmcatherine1460]

Much missed RIP Ronnie. You gave so much laughter to many.

[@dishybear]

His performance in open all hours and porridge will always be my favourites. Still watch repeats over and over and still howl with laughter.

[@jackbrown4130]

It never gets old

[@Stellar15Mike]

So thankful now for Internet TV where I can get to see and discover these wonderful British comedians and their shows here in the U.S. Oh, if I could have only gotten to watch these shows as a kid! In the U.S. the only British shows we got was Benny Hill, Are You Being Served? and Flying Circus.

[@MM0SDK]

It's goodnight from me. Sleep well Ronnie Barker and Corbett.

[@allenjenkins7947]

And it's goodnight from him.

[@mcfcguvnors]

awww bless em ronnie n david knew he wasnt long for this world at that awards event,lovely man,a childhood of laughter & never used the F word ever

[@marksullivansullybcs8340]

Pure genius best of British... Miss him loads R. I. P

[@carolepworth2857]

I love him in open all hours such a brilliant actor sadly gone 💗💔

[@mrfozz3742]

The word genius is thrown around too easily these days, but Ronnie Barker was a genius, Porridge and Open all Hours were genius, Two Ronnie's were genius too... Comedy today is not a patch on the 70's and 80's

[@freedoyopothman6491]

no one can replace him..both of them

[@bettyakkemaai5499]

I was born just after, " Open all hours ". And I don't live in the UK . But now I am really enjoying the show . I really think it's funny . I heard about it while in England just a while ago . So happy I did

[@velvetcherrylips]

Brilliant, fork handles, porridge, Charley Farley and Piggy Malone, a Comic Genius, I love him!!!

[@gregbolitho9775]

Rip m8, thanks for all your work, rippa stuff!

[@kennethlyneham138]

I can't say Ronnie Barker was the best, that would seem like Ronnie Corbett was not considerred. The two together wre without doubt, the best there ever was. Individually they were unbeatable. Sadly no matter how great they are, we still have to say goodbye. When people who have been an important part of your life, goodbyes are always hard.

[@enriquesanchez2001]

LEGEND even HERE in the States ♥♥♥♥

[@firstyearseminarveganisman3664]

Thanks for sharing this. What a treasure he was!!!

[@mickyfinn1737]

The way Granville looks at Arkright at 5.09 ! Tells u all u need to know about the love and respect he had for his mentor ! Wonderful to see ✌

[@paulhaffern4734]

What a talent and stepped in when Richard Beckinsale tragically died, for his family. A genius and how lucky we were to have Corbett and Jason alongside. Brings a tear to my eye and then I look at his work and the laughs still come. Dear God. The Ministry of Mispronunciation - I think he is negotiating Brexit.

[@kevinprior3549]

Both gone now sadly. Barker was larger than life, Corbett was a wee funnyman

[@paulgabolinscy2502]

R.I.P. Ronnie and thanks for all the laughs. Four Candles😂

[@hazzachannel1]

RONNIE LEFT ME IN TEARS SO OFTEN! LAUGHED TILL I CRIED!

[@realityboost4405]

Just beautiful…… 😢😢😢 We should all grieve…But always be grateful for the incredible, joyous laughter.

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

The classic four candles / handles for forks sketch, I was laughing, it was so funny and still is.

[@davokelly7876]

It's mad I always loved porridge and no more so when I travelled to England and was doing ok but long story I ended up in HMP slade and found out it was were porridge was filmed so it gave an even more releatability his show..absolutely brilliant work....also the two Ronnies were the pinnacle of comedy RIP RB RIB RC

[@No1sonuk]

I call BS. HMP Slade was entirely fictional. The exterior shots of the prison were all different places, some weren't even prisons, and the main interiors were filmed in a studio or in a prison that had closed.

[@roxanneellis9125]

Cryed when he died crying now rip Ronnie what a legend

[@johnlarocco3348]

Just discovered. ( Open All Hours ) and a love for this Barker character and a great n n new show to watch in America 🇺🇸 where we live free or Die.

[@drabbit61]

Sweet to read a 5yr old - excellently produced report of...a skillful star of drama That is the definition of a legend. Thank you Ronnie 🙄AhTiTinThailand😊

[@iangrubb6470]

Greatest sitcom actor ever. A proper entertainer. I can't even watch the new 'Open All Hours'. Ronnie made that show what it was.

[@Jamie_Pritchard]

It never made sense to me that Granville grew up to be like Arkwright... I realise they wanted to keep the same format but it just didn't work with the history of the character.

[@digitalali6550]

my tears came after the death of my fav ronnie barker..i loved his shows so much..part of my pass time life was entangled with his sitcoms..never a day passed without me watchign his open all houres over and over ...........R-I-P both Ronnie barker and ronniw corbet and Nurse Lynda Barron whom aslo passed away few months ago..........

[@angelkotilainen]

One of the saddest thing when a big celebrity dies, is that they want an instant feedback from their dearest friends and colleagues. They don't even get a day or a few hours to grieve privately, instead they want their opinion RIGHT AWAY! I understand why, they want to include it in the report to the world, but my goodness, it seems so inhumane. I feel for David Jason and Ronnie Corbett.

[@ppotter]

Very true.

[@angelkotilainen]

@@ppotter It's awful isn't it, yet they do such a great job. I remember hearing a Nicholas Lyndhurst interview where he said how difficult it was for him to talk to the press the day he heard John Sullivan passed away. They all thought he would recover from his illness. I didn't even think about the pressure they're under until I heard that. He spoke to the press as he understood he was required to, but it was beyond difficult. I wish stars could just not be quizzed until they are ready to make a statement in their own time, for the press to be a little kinder. Thanks for the heart ♥

[@ppotter]

@@angelkotilainen Not sure if uploaded it but I have a segment with little Ronnie Corbett sitting talking in a garden talking it ITV or something, and it seemed so wrong to be demanding instant eulogies from a great friend. I remember flipping from channel to channel recording all this and thinking that it was all wrong. I haven't bothered since.

[@brucebird133]

What ever happened to real clean comedy like the Ronnies, and so much of the 70/80s? My TV is hardly worth turning on anymore.

[@ppotter]

I don't own one :)

[@brucebird133]

@@ppotter You wouldnt be the first in town!

[@Camcolito]

@@ppotter Me neither.

[@user-ft4jp1yq5f]

King of Comedy... Thanks for letting me grow up watching and listening to you Humour us all with your hilarious talent... What seems like everyday you were there... making us laugh.. Its a good bye from me.. and a good bye from you....

[@waldenhouse]

I love the Gerald Wiley story - they received scripts from “Gerald Wiley” and Barker asked Corbett what he thought, Corbett said how much does he want? Barker said oh, £100 if we use them. OK said Corbett, pay him £100 each for them. It was some years after that Ronnie B told Ronnie C that, in fact, it was he who was Gerald Wiley!

[@maggieashton2111]

No one had ever guessed it was he. All in his book. That was Ronnie . The gifted man who wanted ' who wanted no praise.

[@thekrrib]

TY for this info. And I didn't realise he had written a book. I'll see if I can get a copy.

[@MrDannyDetail]

From memory I think Ronnie B only revealed to Ronnie C and the Two Ronnies crew that he was Gerald Wiley on the same xmas 1987 night out in (I think) a curry house in which he also revealed to them that the Two Ronnies special they had just filmed would be the last as he was retiring from showbusiness.

[@fishreact]

Sadly missed. A life dedicated to making people smile and laugh is a life well spent.

[@richardmiller3839]

An absolute treasure. The man was awesome.

[@julianlinsel4346]

In the world we now live in, the type of immaculate comedy that Ronnie Barker created wouldn't get made.

[@selinaoakley3613]

Wonderful man. Rip Ronnie ♥️🙏🏼💗

[@mickmcgowan7756]

The greatest double act of all time far funnier than Morecambe and wise

[@DieFlabbergast]

With the sole exception of the Andre Previn sketch, yes.

[@MrTrapper28]

Far far funnier!

[@walboyfredo6025]

Morecambe was the real funny man. Wise was nothing without him!. At least the 2 Ronnies did solo acts.

[@MsMesem]

Most of his ilk have left us and with their passing and the memories of them receed so departs the knowledge of what it was and is to be British. This would all mean nothing to so many now living in the UK which is means a loss of culture, continuity and belonging.

[@davidmg1925]

Halcyon I do feelt hat new comedians feel they have to come up some thing new and more daring which usually means more crude. I suppose in way I feel privileged to have grown up during the 70 and 80s

[@wynwilliams6977]

Sure use a tribute to him to be a racist prick, he would despise you.

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

Comedy won't be the same without Barker and Corbett. RIP The Two Ronnies.

[@The670533]

It's ironic that every Christmas we get Slade the band. And HMP Slade the former Norwich prison. Both pretty cool.

[@Corinthian44]

Pure gold , spot on Ronnie Corbett .

[@johncgw4011]

I can't say what rabbit hole brought me here, but I am so glad it did. If you think about it, even as recently as this was, that beautiful, innocent and wonderful window of time pre internet, and late post war..........if you think about it, that was a small window. we had, those of us who lived in it. Post WW2 boomer kids, we started out with chalk, chalkboards and Plasticine - and ended up, before we knew it, with phones we wear on our wrists that can count how many breaths we have taken that day. I prefer the dusty old comfort of choosing between watching 'Pot Black' or 'The Likely Lads" versus choosing between all the mind numbing content from channel 001 to channel 1000 that we have access to nowdays.

[@007kidronnie]

you would not believe I still watching him .. 2022.11.24

[@madpenguin9402]

Nicholas Parsons is 94 and still alive at the moment, a great celebrity

[@simonprice7441]

Yeah but crap comedian

[@SpeccyMan]

That's cos he's not a comedian!

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

You're an arse

[@susansherlock7474]

Now Nicholas Parsons has gone too..

[@stevedoubleu99B]

Ronnie Barker = Very Clever Man.

[@BritishComedyUK69]

sad loss

[@susannagreen8462]

Superb♥️

[@JasonHarrisDorset]

the best, i hate it when they leave us

[@nicolacox270]

He was a 1st class actor without fail. there never be another one

[@ypsilon5277]

...and we still miss you Ronnie.....thank you for all the fun.....wee need that now....RIP

[@amigaze]

Fantastic Tribute

[@robosborne5489]

Im from NZ and Ronnie Barker was a sheer comic acting genius. Only Ronnie could do play Fletcher and Arkwright

[@levimacdonald5188]

❤🙏🌹RIP Ronnie barker- 2005 AND Ronnie Corbett-2016 two pals reunited IN HEAVEN Sir David Jason WAS eighty IN February 2020 💙💙💙.. legendary funny men OF television -)))

[@MrDREWASIDE]

Master of comedy .sadly missed ☹️

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

For comedians in any English speaking country who are interested in standards and where the bar is set, one need only look at the two Ronnies.

[@shanewalton4913]

Such a sad loss truly missed

[@robertblack3867]

One of a kind.

[@parksyist]

4:55 for the best part of the video bless him I remember watching that

[@robertplues4661]

May the two Ronnies rest in peace

[@katrinahall2629]

loved him, so funny x we will miss him x

[@KingFahtah]

Unfortunate that if two men tried to do a show like Two Ronnies in UK today they would be thrown in jail. Britain has become a miserable place without such comedy.

[@brucebird133]

Not Just the Britain.... Australia is the same.

[@GeordieBoy1955]

KingFahtah .... Sadly that is very true !

[@benny4700]

Oh do shut up

[@GeordieBoy1955]

Ben Oldfield ..... keep quiet, snowflake !

[@unknownuser1041]

What the fuck has that got to do with Ronnie Barker dying you mong

[@donnabancroft7726]

The two ronnnies are comic geniuses.i so miss them / and David . Never again will see this amazing talent no one come close . the governor all way . David it's just you what a job u are doing ❤️Your a⭐️ Do not stop total respect Ronnie would be proud 🙏

[@timwilkinson2797]

TRIG --- I love your chacher ( S0rry Disyectic -- Thuth !! ) You are/ was one of the BEAST !!! RIP Trigg !!!! MY Faverate

[@kerry5586]

How on earth can anyone down arrow this?

[@jaggass]

The 2 Ronnies are together again.

[@andyaim4764]

I met Ronnie Barker in Rayners Lane, Harrow in 1979. As we passed each other I recognised him and said that I was a big fan of his work and put my hand out to shake. He looked at my hand then looked at me and gave me the filthiest look and walked off.

[@GregsMowing]

Both Ronnie's. David Jason and Rowan Atkinson. The greats. Can't think of great comedians from one countries.

[@simonprice7441]

Rowen Atkinson ????? Dick emery mor &wise way above..

[@2490debrick]

Stan Laurel was the greatest...

[@delboyo7379]

What about Tommy Cooper?

[@willmunro4385]

The list goes on spike Milligan and Peter sellers and Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore

[@kbeesmot9928]

Ronnie Barker was the finest comedy writer of all time in my opinion.

[@David-mz1yp]

Just brilliant.

[@peterjongsma2754]

Reading the autobiography by Ronnie Corbet. Good read. Funny. It's called Goodnight from me and.......

[@michael.miller7011]

Got any robin Williams obituary on the news for 7 years

[@ericgeorge5483]

The two Ronnies were the best, its that simple.

[@harveyavk1913]

When it’s David’s turn to join them at the heavens gate where they will welcome him with open arms.will be a sad day for us but for him it will feel like a dream come true to see his best friends again

[@jackbrown4130]

RIP Ronnie

[@derekblake9385]

Wonderful man