Ronnie Barker dies

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 04 Oct 2005, 10:32

OMG!

Comedy legend Ronnie Barker has died age 76. Perhaps best known as one half of a double act with Ronnie Corbett, he was also an outstanding comedy actor and scriptwriter in his own right.
I can't believe I only last saw him recently in The Two Ronnies Sketchbook on BBC1 this year.

Truly sad news.

RIP Mr Barker

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainmen ... 307216.stm

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 04 Oct 2005, 19:56

Wow, that's sad news. Even though I'm from Holland, I have seen this guy often in the past on TV and quite liked his dry-wit smart-ass remarks. He had a great sense of comic timing. It's a shame he's gone now, but I think he's had a very good life.

Special program tonight on BBC1. I might watch that although I really should be going to bed early ...

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 04 Oct 2005, 20:00

I think I'll watch the Porrdige episode on BBC2.
One of the true comedy greats who we shall not see the likes of again.

brassmonkey001 · Post by **brassmonkey001** » 04 Oct 2005, 22:21

One of very few people who actually deserve the title of comedy genius.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 05 Oct 2005, 20:28

Agreed.

He once said "I think its a lot better to make people laugh than cry".

In December, the BBC will apparentky show his final performance, a Two Ronnies Sketchbook Xmas Special, recorded a few months ago.

'Scotland Yard reported today that a lorry load of toilets have been stolen.. police say they have nothing to go on...'

'Four candles? No, fork 'andles!'

Classic.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 08 Oct 2005, 10:17

Anyone see the Bafta Tribute programme (a repeat?)
I had a lump in my throat during his closing "What luck" speech, very heartfelt.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 04 Mar 2006, 17:29

Recently his memorial was held in Westminster Abbey.

One of the great comedians of our time. Sadly missed