The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (Season 1)

The Ronnie Barker Playhouse is a British anthology of six half-hour comedies showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker. All were broadcast by Associated-Rediffusion from 3 April to 8 May 1968. Of the six, two are lost.

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    Tennyson (Episode 1)

    Writer: Alun Owen

    Air date: 1968-04-03

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: After being barred from a local competition, crazy Welsh poet Tennyson Williams seeks revenge in rigging the contest.

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    Ah, There You Are (Episode 2)

    Writer: Alun Owen

    Air date: 1968-04-10

    Runtime: 25 min

  • Poster for The Fastest Gun in Finchley

    The Fastest Gun in Finchley (Episode 3)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1968-04-17

    Runtime: 25 min

  • Poster for The Incredible Mister Tanner

    The Incredible Mister Tanner (Episode 4)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1968-04-24

    Runtime: 25 min

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    Talk of Angels (Episode 5)

    Writer: Hugh Leonard

    Air date: 1968-05-01

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Matthew and Doreen find difficulty communicating with their new guest, a Trappist Monk.

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    Alexander (Episode 6)

    Writer: Alun Owen

    Air date: 1968-05-08

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Shy Scotsman Alexander finds his life coming into conflict with his domineering mother at home and the possessive women at his workplace.

The Ronnie Barker Playhouse

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