The Two Ronnies
Created by Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker
On BBC One
A warmly affectionate sketch comedy built on the rapport of a beloved double act, designed for broad entertainment and reliable laughs across 16 years.
The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the "Two Ronnies" of the title.
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Questions people ask
Is The Two Ronnies easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is The Two Ronnies scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is The Two Ronnies sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Is The Two Ronnies violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Does The Two Ronnies leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Two Ronnies
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Two Ronnies
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Two Ronnies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Two Ronnies, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Two Ronnies, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
