The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Sally Phillips Self - Narrator

Ronnie Barker Archive Footage

Ronnie Corbett Self

Ben Elton Self

John Cleese Self