Ronnie Corbett
Biography: Ronald Balfour Corbett CBE (4 December 1930 – 31 March 2016) was a Scottish stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and broadcaster. He had a long association with Ronnie Barker in the BBC television comedy sketch show The Two Ronnies.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 04, 1930
Deathday: March 31, 2016
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Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
2005-11-28
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Overview: Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by a different guest presenter each week.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-28
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Casino Royale
1967-04-13
Casino Royale
Overview: Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named 'James Bond'. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all the Bonds get more than they can handle.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-04-13
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The Children's Party at the Palace
2006-06-25
The Children's Party at the Palace
Overview: To celebrate her 80th birthday, the Queen is holding a children's party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. She has invited many classic characters from British children's literature. But when the baddies, led by Cruella de Vil, discover that they have not been invited, they steal the Queen's handbag containing her spectacles and the text of her speech; without it, the Queen will not be able to make a speech at the party. Can the goodies find the handbag in time?
Genres: Comedy Family Fantasy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-25
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Burke & Hare
2010-10-29
Burke & Hare
Overview: Two 19th-century opportunists become serial killers so that they can maintain their profitable business supplying cadavers to an anatomist.
Genres: Comedy Thriller History Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-29
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The One Ronnie
2010-12-25
The One Ronnie
Overview: One of Britain's most enduring and best-loved comics, Ronnie Corbett, turned 80 in December 2010. In this brand new comedy sketch show, the octogenarian comic legend appears alongside some of the biggest names in British comedy, in sketches featuring everything from a superannuated super-hero to a stage-struck dog. Add in a sprinkling of one-liners and a brand new Ronnie monologue in the famous chair for the must-see comedy of the festive season.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-25
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By the Sea
1982-04-12
By the Sea
Overview: A crusty old General leads his dotty family on a relaxing weekend at the seaside, and comic chaos ensues.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-04-12
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The Dummy Talks
1943-10-25
The Dummy Talks
Overview: An operation of counterfeit five pound notes is discovered at a variety theater, leading to murder during the performance.
Genres: Mystery Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-10-25
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The Picnic
1976-04-01
The Picnic
Overview: A crusty old English General leads his eccentric family on a family picnic trip, and comic chaos ensues.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-04-01
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Rockets Galore
1958-10-19
Rockets Galore
Overview: The inhabitants of Todday are content to live their lives in peace and quiet, until, that is, the government decides their little corner of the world would be the perfect place for a rocket launch site.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-10-19
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No Sex Please: We're British
1973-07-25
No Sex Please: We're British
Overview: A porn-store owner orders some new stuff from his supplier, but the delivery address gets mixed with the address of the local Barclays Bank. Here, David (the bank's assistant manager) and his new wife are shocked when photos, then films and finally two girls are sent to them in their bank-supplied flat. They and the banks' head cashier then hatch a plan to get rid of the porn—without letting their boss, the local police and David's mother in on what is happening.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-07-25
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Frost on Sketch Shows
2013-03-13
Frost on Sketch Shows
Overview: Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-03-13
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Some Will, Some Won't
1970-04-01
Some Will, Some Won't
Overview: Four people go to great lengths to obtain the fortune left in a will by a very wealthy practical joker.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-04-01
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Comedy Greats The Two Ronnies
Comedy Greats The Two Ronnies
Overview: A tribute to a legendary duo from television comedy's golden age. From 1971 to 1987, and over the course of twelve series and eight specials,THE TWO RONNIES was one of the UK's favourite television shows. During this golden age of television comedy, the show was practically an institution, with Christmas and Easter only really being complete, with a TVVO RONNIES special.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
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You're Only Young Twice
1951-07-01
You're Only Young Twice
Overview: Seeking her long lost uncle, Ada Shore arrives at Skerryvore University to find him working under another name as the Gate Keeper. Ada is mistaken by the Principal as his new secretary so she jumps headlong into the role
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-07-01
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Bruce and Ronnie
1988-12-26
Bruce and Ronnie
Overview: Bruce Forsyth and Ronnie Corbett team up for this festive comedy show from 1988, featuring their own version of Gone With the Wind with guest star Fiona Fullerton as Scarlett O'Hara.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-26
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Fierce Creatures
1997-01-23
Fierce Creatures
Overview: Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep the zoo open, Rollo enforces a new 'fierce creatures' policy, whereby only the most impressive and dangerous animals are allowed to remain in the zoo. However, the keepers are less enthusiastic about complying with these demands.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-23
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An Audience with Bruce Forsyth
1997-02-01
An Audience with Bruce Forsyth
Overview: Bruce Forsyth entertains a VIP audience as he stars in a spectacular one-man show.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-02-01
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The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery
1973-12-26
The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery
Overview: On Christmas Eve in 1874, the turkey has been stolen from Sir Giles and Lady Hampton. What are they going to serve their guests? They call in the detectives Piggy Malone and Charley Farley to find who stole it.
Genres: Mystery Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-12-26
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An Audience with Ronnie Corbett
1997-10-25
An Audience with Ronnie Corbett
Overview: Super-talented comic Ronnie Corbett pulls out all the stops to entertain a celebrity audience including on-screen sidekick Ronnie Barker, Damien Hirst and Frank Skinner in this 1997 special.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-25
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Alice Through the Looking Box
1960-12-25
Alice Through the Looking Box
Overview: A Christmas TV special in which Alice does not go through a looking glass, but through a TV set.
Genres: TV Movie Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-12-25
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Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute
2004-02-07
Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute
Overview: A BAFTA tribute to Ronnie Barker
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-02-07
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Is Anybody There?
2009-04-17
Is Anybody There?
Overview: A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-17
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After the Ball
1957-08-13
After the Ball
Overview: The life and loves of Music hall singer Vesta Tilley, who married into the nobility
Genres: Music History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-08-13
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The Fight for Saturday Night
2014-12-17
The Fight for Saturday Night
Overview: Michael Grade tells a tale of television skullduggery and dirty dealings in the battle to win the Saturday night ratings crown.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-17
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The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse
2011-01-03
The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse
Overview: The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-03
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The Best Of The Two Ronnies
2001-10-01
The Best Of The Two Ronnies
Overview: A tribute to a legendary duo from the golden age in television variety. From 1971 to 1987, and over the course of twelve series and eight specials, The Two Ronnies was one of the nation's favourite television comedy shows. The show was practically an institution, with Christmas and Easter holidays only really being complete for most families, with a Two Ronnies special. This compilation features favourite sketches from sixteen years of the much-loved and much-missed programme, including: * The Vagaband Lover (before he died of drink, women and horses) * Swedish Made Simple * Mastermind (answering the question before last) and * The St. Botolph's Country Dance Team
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-01
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The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
2012-12-24
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
Overview: Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank manager but went on to become one of the country's favourite comedy stars. Ben Elton, Michael Grade, David Renwick and Josephine Tewson are among friends and colleagues who remember his genius. Famed as one half of the Two Ronnies and the likeable convict Fletcher in Porridge, he was also a prolific writer and admired actor in serious roles.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-24
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Laughs and Larrikins
Laughs and Larrikins
Overview: Midday with Ray Martin from 1985 - 1993.
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Original Language: en
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Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008-07-01
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Overview: Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikely sources of inspiration as Spam, dead parrots and the Inquisition into enduring punch lines. This entertaining documentary includes interviews with members of the troupe, as well as home movies, photos and rare recordings from Monty Python's early years.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-01
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The Two Ronnies Unseen Sketches
2019-12-25
The Two Ronnies Unseen Sketches
Overview: This special programme relates how, just before Ronnie Barker's retirement in 1986, the Two Ronnies travelled to Sydney to make a series for Australia's Channel Nine. Their regular British show had been a huge hit down under, and now they were to create a new version especially for Australia.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-25
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Acorn Antiques: The Musical
2006-03-13
Acorn Antiques: The Musical
Overview: Acorn Antiques: The Musical! is the all-singing, all-dancing and fully overalled stage version of the beloved TV spoof. The triumphant West End production brought together Julie Walters (Mrs Overall), Celia Imrie (Miss Babs) and Duncan Preston (Mr Clifford) - the original cast of the series. It was directed by Sir Trevor Nunn ("Les Miserables", "Woman in White", "Starlight Express") and written by Julie's understudy, the award-winning Victoria Wood. Filmed during the sell-out run at the beautiful Haymarket Theatre, the musical features an all-star supporting cast of Josie Lawrence, Neil Morrissey & Sally Ann Triplett.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-13
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The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970-11-12
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Overview: Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics and in the mini-skirted flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain starts to rise through the Tory ranks.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-12
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Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
2000-01-02
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Overview: A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-02
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Fun at St. Fanny's
1955-12-15
Fun at St. Fanny's
Overview: Gormless 25 year-old Cardew, wealthy beneficiary of the Robinson Will, should have left St. Fanny's School many years ago. However, seedy headmaster Dr. Jankers (music hall favourite Fred Emney) is in the toils of shady bookmaker Harry the Scar (boxer Freddie Mills) and has so-far kept his golden goose perched firmly at the bottom of the class. Blissfully unaware of nefarious intrigue around him, Cardew continues to flirt coyly with the French mistress and gamble for school dinners on the form room roulette wheel. But canny Scots solicitor McTavish has been sent to investigate... Featuring television's Billy Bunter, Gerald Campion, gorgeous Vera Day, Will Hay cohort Claude Hulbert, muddle-mouthed Stanley Unwin, a young Ronnie Corbett, and enough old jokes to fill a Christmas Cracker factory.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-12-15
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