The Two Ronnies - Crossed Lines

[@katherinejay3219]

This has cheered me up tonight. Still brilliant all these years later....

[@thomaselers7416]

Same here 😇

[@storminboy]

Same here, always makes me laugh.

[@donaldcrawford3596]

Pure anti WOKE comedy.

[@darrellsimpson6966]

Same here

[@rogertaylor9435]

It doesn't get better than this . It stands the test of time.Superb.

[@iankerman8056]

You are so right. This is vintage stuff when comedy really was clever and hilarious,unlike the trash of today.

[@danw1374]

The mastermind sketch was cleverly done as well

[@lewissmith3896]

@@iankerman8056 So true Ian.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

​@iankerman8056 you are so right too.

[@rolytnz]

They were so brilliantly clever - absolute masters of comedic timing.

[@Dee-u4r]

Ronnie (the big fella on the right) barker, wrote most of the script’s even using an alias name, Ronnie was indeed a one off!

[@deanronson6331]

"Crossed Lines" is an oldie but goodie vaudeville type of skit that has often been used since in various modifications on radio and TV. There's a lot of borrowing in the field of broadcast comedy. Stand-up comedians' material is often written by paid writers, especially in the case of established comics, who can afford to pay for good jokes.

[@wyesjcbnwr8606]

Amazingly brilliant. Just outstanding, in so many ways.

[@steveangell7724]

This never gets old. I’ve seen this sketch many many times. Best line: “And rolls for 20p. She doesn’t!!??” 🤣

[@lewissmith3896]

The best one.

[@TureForest-sz5ce]

That line always gets me =D

[@hotelmario510]

With every sketch by these two I watch the more I am convinced that they were the greatest comedy writers of the last millennium

[@johnnotrealname8168]

Only issue is that the grocery list and turns-of-phrase can be odd today.

[@GlasgowCelticforever1888]

@@sircxx8621completely wrong. Ronnie barker wrote sketches under a pseudonym.

[@jakegodfrey4320]

David Renwick wrote this. And the Mastermind sketch.

[@tyreburster]

Ronnie Barker's pen name was Gerald Wiley.

[@OGBootleg]

I just love how The Two Ronnie's never say anything rude in any of their sketches, it's just inferred to be rude by the viewer.

[@grantyboy7057]

So true😆

[@downsouthjukin4529]

Ronnie Barker once said, 'The beauty of a double entendre is that it only means one thing'

[@hordesofchaosify]

most the old comedians never did they just insinuated or made it an inuendo without ever using swearing or anything

[@Bullcutter]

It's the degeneration of culture that today accepts swearing as a joke. The four letter words that were once banned, today are easily spoken on broadcast TV. That's degeneration of culture!

[@jesusisgod2953]

Are you saved? Where will you go when you die? Heaven or hell? The Gospel, which means the Good News is the news that God Almighty, the Creator came in the flesh as Jesus Christ to take away the sin of the world. The one God is a trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Son came and laid down his own life to save ours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for our redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him. Although God's creation was created perfect, having no death, sickness and disease, the creation became corrupted through Adam and Eve in them disobeying God. In this rebellion the creation became fallen through the curse of sin and mankind became separated from God. This world is fallen, but God offers reconciliation to him through his provision at the cross. Ultimately God will restore his creation to perfection when he returns but those that reject his offer of redemption will remain condemned by their sins and go to hell. John 1:1,14 KJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and THE WORD WAS GOD. [14] And THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us, 1 John 3:8 KJV He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Isaiah 9:6 KJV For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. John 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT.

[@NibberKSmooth]

This is beyond incredible. No one now could write this, timeless, intelligent, magnificent.

[@StarboyXL9]

Timeless, most definitely timeless. Most of what passes for comedy these days isn't timeless.

[@AndrewMRoots]

@@StarboyXL9 They mostly swear every five seconds nowadays

[@kurluk04]

I completely agree, its an amazing sketch, i dont know anyone in this day and age who comes close to this sort of genius!

[@ivankontra3446]

how is it timeless the vocabulary isn't being used anymore, most foreign speakers that understand modern english comedy don't get most of this

[@kurluk04]

John Louris sod off john

[@jennyoshea1958]

The action and sound of dialling a real telephone brings back memories

[@marieadams3720]

I love how they play it dead straight! Both ultra professional!

[@markbarker8034]

This is a country mile better than anything on tv nowdays.

[@gweilospur5877]

All old people think everything was better in their day.

[@michaelgibson3011]

@@gweilospur5877 True. I'll never get love island, Pawn star, the block and Co. I miss my Ronnies, Fawlty Towers and Paul Hogan.

[@gweilospur5877]

@@michaelgibson3011 Fawlty.

[@lewissmith3896]

@@michaelgibson3011 Same.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

It sure is there too.

[@TerryTanktop]

Very clever writing and superb acting.

[@485629]

Terry Tanktop.... British pal...BRITISH 😉

[@Bodragon]

@@485629 So? It's good. It's absolutely brilliant. But the fact that it's British is neither here nor there. There is good British comedy just like there is good Aussie or American comedy. Do you see comments on Richard Prior's stand-up routine declaring: "American pal...AMERICAN" ? Of course not. Look mate, when you manage to find your other brain-cell, please do us all a favour and stop breathing. Thanks.

[@brucedunshea8421]

@@Bodragon ex girlfriend

[@joannilson2900]

I only just recently found the 2 Ronnies on KZbin and think they're just FABULOUS!! What I am constantly amazed at is their timing! Especially here in this scene!! It's mot only the material but the flawless delivery that is just amazing!! I know they're both gone now - but thank God we have all these sketches on video! RIP dear Ronnie's, I hope you both know how you are making additional generations laugh!!! Such a great legacy!!

[@leeosborne3793]

They were really on top of their game for years, a hell of a lot better than most of their contemporaries, which is why so much of their material has aged so well. I think Barker probably wrote this one, he was renowned for his wordplay, double-entendres and puns. Like you say, the timing and delivery is absolutely perfect.

[@thepvporg]

Like all comedy duo's, they fell out with each other and couldn't stand being each others company, they stayed in comedy as professional performers until Ronnie Barker died. If you like the two ronnies, you need to look in to "Open all hours" with Ronnie Barker and David Jason (Only fools and horses)

[@joannilson2900]

@@thepvporg Thanks so for this! So sorry tho' to hear of their falling out! I have seen Ronnie Corbett on his own - especially the ballet skit! However - what remains is that the two of them - either together or separate - were fabulous. And we were all the more blessed to have benefitted from that.

[@james2578]

And this here is the point. We just watched it. Today’s people analyse it, and everything, and then go mad.

[@davidg8888]

@@thepvporg I don't know where you got the idea that they fell out. And Ronnie B retired before he died.

[@storminboy]

You know this never gets boring. It's fantastic. Ronnie Barkers face reactions are genius.

[@Fan.Of.FanFiction]

The Two Ronnies. Reunited at last. To laugh together forever again.

[@paulineminors]

‘Where did you take her? Somewhere exotic?’ ‘Sainsbury’s’. LOL 😂

[@final_mile_music9713]

Same gag as the Mastermind sketch.

[@juveale29]

Genius. And Cox’s pippins always cracks me up.

[@nx03lcf]

"I bet he bites people." "And Cox's Pippins." Priceless!

[@andrewshaughnessy5828]

That's the line I always remember!😂

[@MAte925]

This one has to be my favourite sketch of theirs!

[@Cyrus-3D]

"She sounds a right little raver. I don't know how she had the energy" "She said the milkman hadn't been round yet." Classic Corbett and Barker. Rest in Peace The Two Ronnies.

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

And it's goodnight from me, and it's goodnight from him. Goodnight Ronnie Corbett. Rest In Peace.

[@izzysheeran8928]

its too sad 😭😢

[@MikBaa]

These two made me laugh so much over the years, brilliant pairing, and Ronnie Barker kept me glued to Porridge, and Open All Hours, had to buy the boxsets once I started earning a wage. Great entertainers, we'll never see anyone this good again... Legends... ☺️👌

[@geoffreycasey875]

@Jack Blaze goodbye to good comedy.. 👍🍀

[@Keithbarber]

@@izzysheeran8928 .

[@TheOtherKine]

Geniuses. To be able to remember all that in one go. Amazing

[@seanycage2610]

Legends doesn't even begin to describe these two.

[@ForestKicks]

This was actually written by David Renwick who went on to write One Foot in the Grave and Jonathan Creek. Very clever writer.

[@shuban]

My favourite sketch is the Mastermind one

[@peterpiper482]

Great writers but the delivery of the lines makes it superb.

[@davebesag]

@@shuban That's his as well!

[@tonytye8963]

David Renwick was a psudonym that Ronnie Barker used i think, not sure. Gerant or Gerald Wiley was another.

[@jimporter]

Tony Tye correct on Gerald Wiley but not David Renwick, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Renwick.

[@brorush1]

One the best examples of the understanding of language,timing and creativity. Amazing

[@hmaltravers]

Few can match The Two Ronnies for their clever, intelligent, and damn funny comedy. Love those guys.

[@Mortthemoose]

"She said the milkman had't been round yet"!!! Ha ha i have tears rolling down my face! I miss these two...used to watch them every week when i was kid.... REAL Saturday night entertainment lol

[@nathaniliescu4597]

You saddo.

[@euromusicfreak]

@@nathaniliescu4597 You're the saddo, this is English humour and people appreciate it, as we won't see it anymore

[@nathaniliescu4597]

@@euromusicfreak I am English you bellend.

[@euromusicfreak]

​@@nathaniliescu4597 , Not very English of you to call someone a saddo, you saddo.

[@nathaniliescu4597]

@@euromusicfreak piss off

[@Pantherking916]

This is beyond clever. This is pure genius at a level I doubt will ever be enjoyed again.

[@azapro911]

All-time great comedy sketch, the hours of thinking that must have gone into this.

[@geoffjoffy]

This is the mark of The Two Ronnies. Brilliant writing and excellent well-timed delivery. Superb. 😂😁

[@genuineperson3540]

I long for these days gone by.

[@alexday5892]

This was Ronnie Barker at his best. He was a wordsmith and very cleverly orchestrated some wonderful sketches. This was brilliantly delivered and certainly up there in their top 5

[@Kevynuk]

It was actually written by Dave Renwick (who later wrote "One Foot in the Grave").

[@gillyjames9609]

Oh dear, I'd almost forgotten how unbelieveably funny The Two Ronnies were! We were so spoilt for Great British humour in the 70's/80's with these two and Morecambe and Wise in particular! How lucky we were then! xxx

[@dntlss]

Im a Yank who loves British comedy,you guys were masters at that plus i love series too like Downton abbey and all that stuff,i have never delved in to Morecambe and Wise,as someone that knows this how would you compare them to the 2 Ronnies? totally different humor or similar etc? just wanted your point of view, thank you for your time!!

[@jamesdettmann94]

You forgot Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and Blackadder. You really were spoiled...

[@SteveProsser-wj7dz]

Absolutely brilliant! The writing and performance of their sketches was always excellent! So clever!

[@VintageTopHat]

"And rolls for 20p" "SHE DOESN'T."

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

Thats my fav

[@Italianwop]

I am not an english native guy...what does it really mean this??

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

@@Italianwop rolls are like bread/pastries etc. He says rolls for 20 pence and the other guy says she doesnt! meaning that she rolls over in bed or what have you. Hope this helped.

[@Italianwop]

@@ImYourHuckleberry_29 thanks indeed. Do you think this comedy was one of the best ever in England? Better than fouls and Horses, George and Mildred, or other ones?

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

@@Italianwop well i left London when I was 8 but during my time we had the 2 Ronnies and later when i went back Only Fools and Horses and i enjoy them both but for me the 2 Ronnies are the best of the best.

[@alexshaun98]

The guys who thought about this idea and developed it deserves as much praise as the 2 Ronnies. Brilliant stuff.

[@rolytnz]

Ronnie Barker was the mastermind behind them, apparently, he wrote most of their material.

[@michaelocyoung]

@@rolytnz I believe this sketch was the work of David Renwick, of One Foot in the Grave and Jonathan Creek fame.

[@genuineperson3540]

How I miss those days. Suggestive, but oh so innocent.

[@malcolmclements9254]

They were brilliant.

[@borleyboo5613]

Oh, they were so talented. Absolute comic genius. If I’m feeling a bit down, there’s nothing like The Two Ronnies or a Carry On film to cheer me up.

[@lewissmith3896]

God yes.

[@barrybray1336]

This and the MASTERMIND sketch just brilliant.. 😂😂😂

[@radbot1]

"She was wearing a cross your heart bra?" "I thought it said OXO!" LOL!

[@johnking5174]

radbot1 3:05 - Is it me or did Ronnie Barker lose it a tiny bit here when Ronnie Corbett said "I thought it said OXO", he just momentarily laughed at it.

[@radbot1]

John King Maybe, but then I am fairly sure these were recorded in front of a live audience (that might sound obvious but sometimes they are screened to an audience to get the laugh track, not actually performed) and so he had to pause until the laughing died down before he says the next line.

[@johnking5174]

The Two Ronnies always recorded in front of a live studio audience at the BBC TV Centre in London, I think he didn't expect the big laugh it got which put him off just for two seconds.

[@radbot1]

I see. yeah seems about right. I think some people got it right away whist others took a bit longer.

[@johnking5174]

I wonder if this sketch could be updated, maybe two people sitting next to each other on their mobile phones.

[@jamesmcbride6304]

Brilliant. the chemistry between these two was brilliant

[@robertm7071]

This sketch came to mind as I was just placing an order with……Sainsbury’s! This takes me back to a much more comfortable society and when Britain could still produce television programmes of real quality, envied by much of the world - and sold to them as well. The same goes for the music Britain produced. We certainly were something then, instead of the joke we are today.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

You are so right there too albeit alas.

[@colinardron198]

Still the best - 2022.

[@andrewparrott7260]

Ahh, absolutely hilarious. Their comedy routines are absolutely the best, no one can come close enough to doing that sort of thing in today's day and age.

[@nosnad71]

Absolutely hilarious! So cleverly written! "She was wearing a Cross Your Heart bra?" "I thought it said OXO" Ha ha brilliant!

[@blatherskite3009]

Seriously clever line because you actually have to visualise it to see where they're going with that ... and then you'll never be able to see the OXO name quite the same way again :) When comedy changes the way you see a thing, that's genius.

[@seankayll9017]

This is my favourite sketch. Genius writing by Barker and immaculate comic timing by Corbett. I can watch this over and over again. For discussion: I always thought Corbett's line "Now, where was I?" is a very cleverly and calmly delivered signal to Barker that he had lost his way in the script, it being performed in front of an audience. Barker returns with a seemingly unrelated line that allows Corbett to recover. I hope I am wrong, but if it is true it would show Corbett's amazing stagecraft. R.I.P both.

[@BrisbaneBoy86]

+Sean Kayll This sketch was actually written by David Renwick of One Foot In The Grave fame.

[@mikegoble7873]

I think the "Now, where was I?" is scripted. The milk jokes come to an end with "put them in the fridge when i get back" "Now, where was I?" allows for a new direction of subject and puns.

[@astondb7martin469]

Simply one of the best, clever scenes ever !! Two Ronnies at their very best !! I could watch this every day !! soooo funny

[@rolfagten857]

Top of the line this act!

[@Sameoldfitup]

“ Nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first understood.” - Leonardo da Vinci.

[@RussCampbell11]

Favourite sketch after Four Candles.

[@storminboy]

Yeah, Four candles is great but this is brilliant!!

[@marieadams3720]

The Apples bit is just amazing writing!

[@Troake1000]

absolute brilliance...these guys were masters...rip ronnie barker

[@racheljolley26352]

Oh how I adore, love and admire these two brilliant comics, very sadly missed ♥️♥️

[@Scaro.s]

‘Did you say her parents were in oil?’ ‘Yes, the Pilchards’ Genius

[@margeryfranko1850]

Brilliant. Timing is everything in comedy 😂🤣😆🤣😂😅😆

[@dublinius]

"Sounds like a poofy drink" "Yes, fairy liquid" 🤣🤣🤣 try saying that on tv now!

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

Love their classic sketches, they were in tune with each other and they had impeccable comical timing. Proper funny from them both.

[@bernardthegwp71020]

A far superior sketch to 4 candles as that sketch peters out after about 2 mins while this continues through the whole duration to be funny

[@keithrich8373]

So cleverly written and performed Hard to beat and so funny.Their humour never dates

[@SmokedBrie]

The writing is just perfect

[@Splop10]

"What did you do?" "I had to get sterilized" Golden. Just golden.

[@RabbiHerschel]

Golden retriever?

[@flashdance5574]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 brilliant, I can’t stop laughing,

[@lewissmith3896]

@@RabbiHerschel Golden Delicious.

[@supremefandom6970]

3 years ago a friend of mine (27) 24 at the time introduced me (20) 17 at the time to these two I've been in love with there sketches since

[@kitkat-catsy9633]

This is my favourite sketch they don't make comedy like this anymore xxxx I love it xxx

[@TheDJHoller]

"Where did you take her? Somewhere exotic?" "Er, Sainsbury's."

[@JohnstersInc]

“And Cox’s Pippins” is quite magical

[@smbvms]

the 'three tins of curry powder' and the 'salt and vinegar and smoky bacon' lines are some of the best ever

[@antonytye3484]

Nobody commenting on one of the best lines at the end, "I've got a fair bit to see to", as in an attractive woman with fair hair, to see to.

[@xavierdoe2452]

I could do with a bit

[@BamEaton]

Brilliant. They don't make comedy like this anymore.

[@g8rchick663]

This is my favorite sketch these two have ever done. Absolutely fantastic. Watching in 2023 😀😀😀

[@Hypohair]

2 marvelous talents who are sorely missed.

[@adamsingh2019]

TALENT, TALENT, TALENT. Say no more.

[@MattHayesVinyl]

You won't find quality comedy like this anymore. It had died out by the late 90's. A lot of similarities between this and the genius Mastermind sketch too.

[@junglechalk]

Matt Hayes Both sketches written by David Renwick - thank goodness he carried on writing and gave us One Foot in the Grave among others.

[@MattHayesVinyl]

One Foot in the Grave is one of my all time favorites. I still watch it quite often. Plus Only Fools and Horses, The Good Life, Vicar of Dibley, Red Dwarf, Men Behaving Badly, Dad's Army... so much better than the crap put out today.

[@junglechalk]

Matt Hayes Also worth bearing in mind Renwick wrote these sketches when he was 25! By all accounts he's a bit of a nightmare to work with but what a genius

[@MattHayesVinyl]

Didn't realize he was that young. Yes, genius indeed... and again, it makes me sad how much we have lost in the last 20 years or so when it comes to comedy.

[@grimTales1]

I remember a comedy gameshow on ITV called 'Lose a Million' that was basically the Mastermind sketch. The first question would be "What is your name" (to which the contestant wouldn't answer), then the 2nd question would be something which they would answer with their name...etc

[@ranyfarade2098]

Definitely and rather undeniably one of its kind call clash prank straight away from the 70's !! 😜😜

[@Sjmby95]

Classic comedy never to be replaced

[@cannonfodder6654]

classic Saturday night TV in the 1980s

[@chrismaginess1289]

I can never get tired of watching videos of these 2 comedy geniuses. There still as funny today as they where in 80s-90s.

[@garyrichards5219]

Never gets old what a fantastic sketch

[@annmills5853]

A good laugh first thing in the morning 🤣 Love from Italy ❤️🇮🇹 to 🇬🇧

[@Henry-vu5sg]

Genius. We took them for granted at the time...

[@jeffreyramsey4538]

Absolutely and delightfully Hilarious,such witticism, they are one of my ALLTIME FAVOURITES

[@Paul-zh2nw]

absolute genius writing

[@keithdavison2960]

Such wonderful writing and comic Timing

[@moonmelder2965]

wow those telephone things are so futuristic .... we don't even have them yet LOL

[@diangabby]

unbelievable talent..Barker excels..could not put it better myself!!!

[@tomstech4390]

All these years later and still no dislikes, Just people sad to see them go.

[@sheilamcgowan7186]

I never got the appeal of morecambe and wise but the two Ronnie's wow on another level superb

[@AtheistOrphan]

Same here.

[@matthewakian2]

I think this is one of there best sketches.

[@pluckyfella7]

+matthewakian2 "their best sketches". Yes, this is brilliant!

[@danw1374]

This along with the bert second guesser sketches in the pub and of course fork handles or four candles, however you prefer to call it, are my favourites.

[@matthewakian2]

Yes!

[@RainhamRailEnthusiast]

Timing excellent as usual. Never will be repeated this kind of double act and show

[@sanjaymandal797]

Watched them since childhood never get tired to see them

[@andyhughes8433]

These two are absolute geniuses. What a sketch!

[@peterfinn6098]

Safe, clean amazing fun comedy. These were geniuses and compared with today, need to get this comedy back. No foul language and sheer genius

[@lkgguitar3382]

‘Wearing a cross-your-heart bra?’ ‘I thought it said OXO’ 😂😂😂

[@TyMarshall007]

Best British Show ever

[@amfarai]

Thanks for the joy you gave us

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Classic comedy brilliant series great together brilliant writing never see comedy on TV like this anymore talent rip both 👍

[@Torieanism]

My all time fave sketch. I always laugh, no matter how many times I've seen it.

[@CelticSaint]

So clever! If only we had this quality of writing today. Alas, we do not.

[@garrywitcomb2334]

Genius at Work. A masterclass in real Comedy 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@HaramXL]

Just absolutely brilliant timeless comedy

[@markopolo5695]

A truly wonderful pair😂😂😂

[@HaramXL]

Bloomers large 😂