Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Corbett (1930–2016) was a Scottish comedian and actor, best known for co-starring with Ronnie Barker in the BBC sketch show The Two Ronnies.

Ronnie Barker: Ronnie Barker (1929–2005) was an English comedian and actor, best known as Ronnie Corbett’s partner in The Two Ronnies. Their contrasting styles formed the partnership at the heart of Corbett’s best-known television work.
The Two Ronnies: The Two Ronnies was a BBC comedy sketch show starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett from 1971 to 1987. This sketch show made Corbett a household name and showcased his partnership with Barker.
Sketch comedy: Sketch comedy is a form of comedy made from short, self-contained scenes, often performed by a recurring cast. The Two Ronnies built its episodes from sketches alongside songs and recurring features.
British television comedy: British television comedy is comic programming produced for television in the United Kingdom. Corbett’s long career became part of the history of popular British television comedy.
David Frost: David Frost (1939–2013) was a British broadcaster and producer who helped create the satirical television show The Frost Report. Corbett appeared alongside Barker in The Frost Report before their duo became a separate act.
The Frost Report: The Frost Report was a British satirical television show presented by David Frost and broadcast from 1966 to 1967. Corbett’s work on this programme preceded and helped establish his pairing with Barker.
Double act: A double act is a comedy partnership in which two performers play contrasting or complementary roles. Corbett and Barker’s contrasting personas made their partnership legible and memorable.
British Academy Television Awards: The British Academy Television Awards are annual awards recognizing achievements in British television. Corbett received a BAFTA special award in recognition of his television career.
John Cleese: John Cleese is an English comedian, actor, and writer who helped create Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Cleese and Corbett shared the cast of The Frost Report, a formative television comedy collaboration.
Sorry!: Sorry! was a British sitcom starring Ronnie Corbett as the henpecked bachelor Timothy Lumsden. The sitcom gave Corbett a leading role distinct from his sketch-show partnership.

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