The Two Ronnies - Crossed Lines

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[@markbarker8034]

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

[@gweilospur5877]

All old people think everything was better in their day.

[@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.

[@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.

[@sircxx8621]

They didn’t write, they just performed brilliantly. John Cleese, Barry Cryer, Spike Milligan, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones & Only Fools writer John Sullivan to name a few.

[@Crayfordceltic]

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

[@sircxx8621]

@@CrayfordcelticYou clearly have no idea

[@jakegodfrey4320]

David Renwick wrote this. And the Mastermind sketch.

[@paulineminors]

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

[@final_mile_music9713]

Same gag as the Mastermind sketch.

[@rolytnz]

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

[@sircxx8621]

Barker’s face was hilarious in every single sketch he performed. You can tell that David Jason learned so much from the Guvnor!

[@steveangell7724]

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

[@VintageTopHat]

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

[@Tabish29]

Thats my fav

[@wop60]

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

[@Tabish29]

@@wop60 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.

[@wop60]

@@Tabish29 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?

[@Tabish29]

@@wop60 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.

[@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

[@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

[@nx03lcf]

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

[@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

[@Fan.Of.FanFiction]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 .

[@storminboy]

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

[@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.

[@KhanivoreQniba]

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

[@seanycage2610]

Legends doesn't even begin to describe these two.

[@hmaltravers]

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

[@jennyoshea1958]

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

[@Pantherking916]

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

[@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.

[@horseracingstuff]

@@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.

[@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.

[@Splop10]

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

[@RabbiHerschel]

Golden retriever?

[@flashdance5574]

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

[@johndolan9859]

“And Cox’s Pippins” is quite magical

[@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

[@qfox16789]

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

[@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.

[@TheDJHoller]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@genuineperson3540]

I long for these days gone by.

[@Will-fk2dk]

Just seeing the phones on the wall... brings me back. I miss those times. Much simpler times. Also, this sketch is amazing. Absolutely hilarious

[@barrybray1336]

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

[@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

[@MAte925]

Days when your only way to contact someone was public phone instead of mobile!

[@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.

[@RussCampbell11]

Favourite sketch after Four Candles.

[@storminboy]

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

[@juveale29]

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

[@geoffjoffy]

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

[@smbvms]

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

[@genuineperson3540]

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

[@rolfagten857]

Top of the line this act!

[@brorush1]

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

[@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.

[@blatherskite3009]

Ahh, the days when you could still say "That's a pouffy drink" / "Fairy liquid?" in a prime time comedy show on BBC1 :)

[@cannonfodder6654]

classic Saturday night TV in the 1980s

[@EddieGaster]

"And rolls for 20p." "She doesn't?"

[@moonmelder2965]

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

[@colinardron198]

Still the best - 2022.

[@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.

[@margeryfranko1850]

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

[@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

[@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

[@keithrich8373]

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

[@Henry-vu5sg]

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

[@servicekid7453]

I know “Four Candles” is their most famous sketch, but this is still my favourite! 😂😂😂

[@leeosborne3793]

It's right up with their best! Not only some superb writing, the delivery and timing is absolutely spot on.

[@BamEaton]

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

[@adamsingh2019]

TALENT, TALENT, TALENT. Say no more.

[@VickersDoorter]

This is intelligent comedy at it's finest.

[@TheSteelStallion]

"wearing a cross your heart bra??" "I thought it said Oxo." Bloody genius.

[@Sameoldfitup]

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

[@CelticSaint]

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

[@andyhughes8433]

These two are absolute geniuses. What a sketch!

[@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

[@heatherrooken-smith6983]

The Two Ronnies - always entertaining - clever skits.

[@LukesYuGiOhChannel]

such a clever sketch

[@IllusivePrime]

"What did you say her name was?" "Hovis"

[@jonathan75801]

"There was one or two things I couldn't quite get a hold of"

[@Sjmby95]

Classic comedy never to be replaced

[@SteveProsser-wj7dz]

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

[@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

[@jonallen8346]

ahhhh remember when comedy was funny? we miss you Ronnie Barker!

[@Just1Cornetto]

+jon allen And sadly, Ronnie Corbett too, now. :-(

[@jonallen8346]

Steve Wright Yes both sadly missed now RIP Ronnie Corbett!

[@MAte925]

This one has to be my favourite sketch of theirs!

[@TS50ER]

'I've got a fair bit to see to.' Brilliant!

[@John-ed2wj]

"She was wearing a cross your heart bra?", "That was a mistake, I thought it said Oxo" 😂

[@WedgePee]

I thought they made up the first line as an excuse to say OXO!

[@John-ed2wj]

@@WedgePee yes, that's the whole basis of the sketch

[@grimTales1]

"French bred", "Bloomers, too large" - classic

[@aus80srockradio94]

So sad that Ronnie Corbett has passed away.

[@BaalsMistress]

+Aus80sRockRadio Though, as ways of dying go, peacefully at 85 surrounded by family is about as good as it gets. He'll be missed, by them, and all of us.

[@wa3dichannel598]

Aus80sRockRadio aw S Volleyball team is a book which one do you have any questions 🐹🐩🐓💄💄

[@TheKonga88]

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[@redlabel3977]

they did these delayed Q&A`s sketches brilliantly!

[@Troake1000]

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

[@thrutheeyesofaparsi]

Two great commedians.

[@TyMarshall007]

Best British Show ever

[@sunnysim3583]

A million likes from me. Those were the days.

[@jamesmcbride6304]

Brilliant. the chemistry between these two was brilliant

[@kitkat-catsy9633]

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

[@Hypohair]

2 marvelous talents who are sorely missed.

[@iantebbutt186]

The two Ronnie's simply the best

[@arnolddalby5552]

Brilliantly funny.

[@robpoole3437]

They were so clever . I love the two Ronnies :) x

[@dishybear]

Comedy genius!!!🤣🤣

[@junosugi7466]

The golden years.

[@johnking5174]

This could be updated very well for modern times, for example guys people sitting in a train station, back to back on seats having conversation on their mobile phones. It could be done.

[@AutomaticDuck300]

John King why don't you film it then?

[@Mind-Wandering.Nafsi-Fighter]

Someone did something similar to this sketch ... It was prank where they would go and sit next to persons talking on the phone. The prankster then also pretended they were on the phone aswell... Then the prankster would just reply to the person on the phone. It was pretty funny

[@lennychurch]

I seem to remember an Australian show called Skithouse doing this with two guys on a bus. I can't remember the details except it ended with one of them throwing up.

[@christinescarff4920]

This one is even funnier than the ‘ four candles ‘ sketch cos of the double entendres ! It’s so suggestive but just hilarious !!!😂😂😂😵‍💫

[@astondb7martin469]

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

[@garrywitcomb2334]

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

[@ranyfarade2098]

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

[@resnonverba137]

Another extremely clever and amusing sketch from the masters. Thanks for upload.