The Two Ronnies - The Worm That Turned (1 of 8)

The Date line is 2012, England is in the grip of a new regime of Terror. Traditionally a land of brave heros and great statesmen. Britan now laboured under the yoke of a power guarenteed to strike fear into the hearts of all men... The country is being run by women...
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This little mini series was part of Series 8 of The Two Ronnies which was aired on the BBC in 1980. Also featured in this mini series is Diana Dors.
No copyright infringment is intended by the uploading of this.
Video is © BBC.

[@ASmileAdayful]

It's like Ronnie saw the future!

[@David-h4z2s]

So True 😂

[@christopherbenjamin3242]

You're an idiot.

[@Rumpholeofthebailey]

BBC

[@GREGROWBREY]

Diana Dors in one of her many guest appearances, great lady and much missed

[@jzkramer]

As a kid, this was the best show on television. As an adult, it probably was too.

[@TheJohnCooperShow]

Bottom with rik mayall was best show on tv

[@kevinmost2719]

No i phones,no selfies, what bliss

[@johnrider5701]

Agreed if only we go back to those happy times.

[@adamlindblomphotography9807]

oh my God! It's amazing how accurate this was about the future. What a masterpiece for television

[@fredo1070]

"Soon as we took their trousers away, they were putty in our hands. After all what did they have left?" "Two lumps and a sponge finger" LOL

[@Alessiasbackheal]

🤣🤣🤣

[@beauvearing8450]

Yeah, verses, "saggy tits and pear shaped hips" (generation X female) and as a result, now we have a, "reversal" and we wonder why the 🌏 is, "going to shit!"

[@edjones6837]

Quality script writing. Ronnie Barker was a genius!

[@edf6607]

i love that scene - Diana Dors was great in this series

[@Itsmeeman1]

The intro to this was eerily accurate.

[@obadiahplainman8897]

I’m from 6 years in future. It gets worse!!!

[@Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlaw]

Yes, its TIKKUN OLAM, repairing the world. It seems like a wholesome message but the reality behind it is by creating androgyny the world will be like as above so below. This is what the small hats want and push for. It is to mimic their androgynous demonic gods.

[@JayKhwaja]

Though was only a kid I remember those times happily, I wish to God I could go back and relive my childhood as times of today are so bad!

[@bandsbikesandboozereviews]

"Big Brenda" .... genuine laugh out loud moment. I remember watching this as a kid in the 70s and never really understood it. Boy do I understand it now!

[@bandsbikesandboozereviews]

@@mrbaker7443 I think we should start a campaign to rename Big Ben, Big Brenda. Even the feminists would be behind that!

[@drg111yt]

Prophetic.

[@V43301]

This Is how it's looking for 2022

[@glamdolly30]

Wonderful to see the late, great Diana Dors in all her glory - What a woman! Miss her so much.

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

She made this serial worthy of remembering!!

[@PassportToPimlico]

@@andrewphippsphillips1455 Surely her finest hour in her later years was on The Sweeney.

[@barrymarshall]

Love this, they'd never getaway with it now, such a pity.

[@Alessiasbackheal]

Bloody brilliant wasn't it Barry , this was comedy alright I'm laughing like mad 🤣

[@andyb0000]

It pretty much came true :D

[@matildamaher2650]

Comedy shows in the 70’s and early 90’s were so entertaining

[@kilcarrystaffords]

A great loss, never see the likes of the Two Ronnies again R I P

[@JayKhwaja]

Diana Dors, was class, a shame she passed away so young, RIP!

[@Metaliant01]

This is one of two favourite spoof mini-series from The Two Ronnies I loved the most.

[@wilfredarasaratnam]

What was the other one?

[@Metaliant01]

@@wilfredarasaratnam The other one was The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town

[@geoffgane5582]

If ever there was a case of "Never a truer word than when spoken in jest", this was it.

[@borleyboo5613]

Best comedy duo ever. Brilliant! ‘They carried all before them.......and quite a lot behind as well’ 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lostmarxbro]

Amazing how this foreshadowed what is going on now

[@thechumbucket8986]

brother, what do you think is going on now? genuinely what are you talking about?

[@spm36]

Men in frocks!!! ​@@thechumbucket8986

[@putridreviews]

Comedy gold.. & not far off with the date..

[@markmiller6402]

This is so funny, “ two lumps and a sponge finger” hahaha

[@matthewakian2]

This is almost prophetic.

[@RevGary]

Almost??

[@petehowell220]

Loved this as a kid.

[@davedogge2280]

The irony of this is off the scale

[@mrminecraft6172]

Oh get real! It's a comedy sketch!

[@RevGary]

​@@mrminecraft6172it's partially true but clowns with your attitude are blind to it all 🤡

[@MrSupersia]

Oh how the worm has turned , love the two ronnies great memories

[@edwardandrews1381]

This was Diana Dors at her gorgeous best !!

[@OzzieGG]

Every bit as funny as I remember from over 30 years ago. Also, it's amazing how much of this is now frighteningly true. In Australia on Friday nights in the 70's the ABC used to show The Two Ronnies and Monty Python and, as a teenager, I used to laugh myself to tears. I had no idea I was watching two shows that would still be loved decades later.

[@TYNTYN99]

It does seem to be heading that way.

[@Elitist20]

'Frighteningly'? I also remember Australia in the 70s, and was a big Python and Ronnies fan. Funnily enough I also remember women being treated like shit. Remember 'Puberty Blues'?

[@tonicbottle]

I miss those more innocent times, normal men and women could have a giggle

[@gilessteve]

It's not so funny now it has become reality.

[@PinkFloydFan74]

The George Orwell's 1984 of a certain generation :) Chillingly accurate :)

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

Even more so in 2020

[@ChrisTCAP]

@@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome and deeper in 2021 in fact surpassing the horror soon I feel... Take me back to an era when the two Ronnie's were the trending show on the BBC!

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

@@ChrisTCAP Much simpler days.

[@stephenpoitier1230]

@@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome Gkvmgvc JK mm can buy k k k cc BB🤩🤪😫😫😣😲😕

[@johnrider5701]

This takes me back to a simpler and happier time before the world lost its sense of humour and it's perspective. You couldn't have the two Ronnie's on the morden BBC today sadly 😢.

[@JayKhwaja]

Pleased to know u agree, wasn't 80s TV far more inventive and memorable than now?

[@Pauldjreadman]

I remember this. Just pure gold

[@PHDiaz-vv7yo]

4:04. Timing is perfect. Genius Actually that whole bloody scene was brilliant

[@PhilipCollins777]

what a classic the two ronnies so funny and diana dorrs a must in this classic many thanks for a fabulous upload

[@lisabrown9692]

I prayed as a child this would happen💖🌹👏🏻

[@gilessteve]

Your prayer was answered. How does it feel?

[@iftkhin3317]

Thank you so much for posting this - it is much needed nostalgia for me and in addition it gives the young an opportunity to see what comedy looks like - without uploads such as this they would never know!

[@carlyhampson638]

Pure genius

[@archiepaterson1967]

Carly Hampson ia

[@Alessiasbackheal]

Is right Carly

[@PaulMansfield]

I sometimes feel this is coming true

[@caitlinspokes2492]

Still feel like that? How you feeling right now? 😬

[@ArcadianWizard]

Cry about it

[@PHDiaz-vv7yo]

It’s already happened.

[@RevGary]

​@@caitlinspokes2492feminism has backfired on wahmen.

[@alexkirby1259]

Two lumps and a sponge finger hahahahahahha the timing

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

They predicted the truth !!!

[@stevo71109]

Big Brenda...hahaha love it

[@ropa2142]

It's coming true!!!

[@RPAS1234]

It's here!!!!!!!

[@David-h4z2s]

Yes true 🤐

[@blondepotatoboi]

"Two lumps and a sponge finger!" xD they don't make shows like this anymore

[@splinterbyrd]

Too right, the State Police wouldn't allow it

[@alisonwelch8465]

ThatAryanGuy that comment has nearly made me wet myself

[@annother3350]

Alison - it made me shit myself because it's not far from the truth

[@flybobbie1449]

Saturday 8th November 1980, remember it well.

[@RPe-jk6dv]

how prophetic.

[@TheTigersbay]

This is so accurate to today’s men .

[@David-h4z2s]

I know you walk a very Tight rope as man these days 2024😩📵

[@mikep9913]

So prophetic

[@lea6555]

"... In those olden days, *all* women had their image of the perfect man!" "nice strong black one for you wasn't it?" Holy shit 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JamieJaymo]

flipping brilliant

[@DonalovesMegaLadybird12]

My favorite sketches on The Two Ronnies.

[@ivorbiggun710]

Life imitates art.

[@Metaliant01]

This one of my 2 favourite 2 Ronnies serials. Now it's 2012 and it looks better in that serial than real life. I wouldn't mind being arrested by that patrol.

[@JayKhwaja]

Dear Ronnies, you'll be heavily missed by many who followed your hilarity gags and antics over the years. This era has truly lost many memorable names and talent and will never be bested in years to come. All we're left with now is talentless garbage of today with no quality left with whatsoever. I wish I could return to an era that was once a treat and laugh for all to witness and enjoy, till better days, we miss you all 😢🙏🌹🕊

[@theacid_fairy7365]

+Jay Khwaja I feel the vey same so sad.

[@JayKhwaja]

the acid_fairy I take it you heard the sad news of Prince going too?

[@simonoconor8149]

+Jay Khwaja... Family entertainment from back when there were such things as families.

[@martinsmith6049]

Welcome to the Woke 2023!

[@PlasmaMongoose]

"An Iron Will with the underwear to match."

[@geemonster9179]

I remember watching this as a kid of about 10.

[@bw7778]

The Two Ronnies were just the best comedians there's ever been! Oh to have those wonderfully politically incorrect days back again, when we were allowed to have fun at NOBODY'S expense...

[@JayKhwaja]

LOL, you got a nice humour about you, well said. I so miss yesterday's life, people and life were so chilled out it was like Disneyland. No wonder everyone hates these times, I mean look around you today, there's nothing much to look forward to.

[@zdzislawmeglicki2262]

The Worm is amongst the funniest shows I've ever seen. The two Ronnies in frocks are beyond compare.

[@PhflyDan1]

The opening spiel from the late & beautiful Diana Does, is SPOT ON! Reminds me of what Dave Chappell was referring too..

[@PeterRapley-gv5vt]

The worm nipping the lady's big toe, then standing there laughing, that's the best part.

[@lapidus9552]

Great documentary

[@juho6903]

I remember watching this as a child and thinking it was hilarious. Still remembered the "two lumps and one sponge finger" quote!

[@paulacatriona]

I just watched this as I vaguely remembered it from when it was on tv, its soo funny, and I'd definitely be in the secret police :)

[@JayKhwaja]

TV Today is plain rotten and forgetful, I want to return to life 25 years ago when everything had a fine scale compared to the commercial trash of today. 80s FTW!

[@plewin6029]

They could see the future and its even worst than they predicted

[@tombarter8088]

It's like The Handmaid's Tale in reverse!

[@mjstefansson7466]

Love the Goering uniform for Diana Dors.

[@Jeffybonbon]

THe two Ronnie were so ahead of there time with out knowing it

[@bigturboxr3i]

Welcome to 2022

[@michaelclayton7309]

Michael Clayton I would love to be arrested by the Secret Police. I wouldn't try to escape!

[@naly202]

I'm surprised this series wasn't banned on KZbin for lack of political correctness. Lol.

[@lemdixon01]

No it's politically correct

[@what-uc]

1:23 Spookily, Brenda is a nickname for the Queen, started by Private Eye in 1971, and the clock tower of Westminster was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012.

[@eccehomer8182]

It's the bell that is actually called Big Ben.

[@doubledeckers]

I think it was before 1971 because in the 60s film Smashing Time the two girls are called Brenda and Yvonne which were the spoof names for The Queen and Princess Margaret as you suggest.

[@winstonchurchill6506]

Fast foreward 2024

[@passtheparcel2007]

It was stunningly accurate, these days women wear the trousers, an whatever else they choose...

[@plasticmancvoguish8390]

Loved these film sections.

[@robertwilson214]

A 2023 documentary.

[@JayKhwaja]

TV Today is plain rotten and forgetful, I want to return to life 25 years earlier when everything had better standards in entertainment compared to the commercial trash of today, 80s ETERNAL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@badassdahn654]

Thanks sandman for linking this.

[@paulhopkins5390]

worringly prophetic,

[@Angron789]

Lol, to you.

[@xr6lad]

Why? You miss the days you could beat your wife, she had to stay home and only voted the way you told her.

[@Bhalforii]

Its a satire of mens past and current oppressive fascism against women. But I guess that point flew right over your head.

[@ivorbiggun710]

@@xr6lad What a fatuous comment.

[@mattadders9819]

@@xr6lad that might have happened in your home but please don’t project ‘ your lived experience’ on everyone else to justify your opinion. Ty.

[@tummywubs5071]

Well they got the future spot on

[@annabellesinger3717]

+Tummy Wubs predictive programming!

[@truthteller339]

They weren't far wrong were they ???

[@wonjubhoy]

This seems like Nicola Sturgeon ruling Scotland.

[@playstation4633]

Welcome to 2019 :)

[@josielowe9571]

my choice for the two Ronnies,loved this so clever

[@Bella.Muerte]

I was just thinking about this series the other day, made up to have found it on YT !

[@supafuckinmingster]

God I wish those State Police would come and arrest me.......

[@arcadia1081]

Oh my God! 2012 I was a stay at home Dad!

[@jonnnodunkerton843]

BRILLIANT……

[@scarletharlot69]

two lumps and a sponge finger :-D

[@vickytate7132]

the great Diana dors

[@David-uf8ex]

The irony of this today 😖😖

[@philipnewland1433]

5:00 Two lumps and a sponge finger 🤭

[@zulkiflijamil4033]

"Hello Janet, do come in..".😁😂😎🏆🥇

[@aporue5893]

I'm honestly surprised that ''big brenda'' hasn't happened yet.

[@michaelcostigane552]

Great days. Apart from Thatcher. Diana Dors❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Elitist20]

This is how it turned out. And I like it.

[@pledgestone]

How did they know this was going to happen?

[@Nige031077]

There was a story going round in the mid '80's, a time when many a early episode of Classic Who was missing or mis-remembered, and talked about, that The Space Pirates replaced a abandoned four or six parter in season six and the reason why Pat's last adventure, The War Games was a ten parter, was because of a proposed tale of a all female run society where the Doc and Jamie would have had to rescue Zoe from being brainwashed by a group not unlike the State Police in the Worm that Turned, and the costumes for the ladies had been waiting since around 1968-9, if we had had that story, the only downside would have been it was in black and white, fortunately the Two Ron's were in Colour.