Six Dates with Barker
Six Dates with Barker is a 1971 ITV series of six one-off, half-hour situation comedies showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker. Three of the stories were further developed: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town was made into a serial as part of the 1976 sketch comedy programme The Two Ronnies; The Odd Job Man was adapted as a feature film, titled The Odd Job; and The Removals Person became Barker's final programme Clarence.
Series 1
6 episodes
- 1. 1937: The Removals PersonA short sighted removals man named Fred works whilst the owner of the house watches The CoronationCC25minJan 8, 1971
- 2. 1899: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London TownA mysterious figure who blows raspberries at people terrifies Victorian London.CC25minJan 15, 1971
- 3. 1970: The Odd Job ManWhen his wife leaves him, a dying man hires a passing psychopath to kill him when he least expects it. When his wife returns, he finds his previous request impossible to cancel.CC25minJan 22, 1971
- 4. 1915: LolaA top female agent goes missing after the German Head of Espionage fails to monitor her properlyCC25minJan 29, 1971
- 5. 1971: Come In and Lie DownDr Swanton is a psychiatrist who is visited by a patient so terrified of being diagnosed with a mental disorder, he pretends to be a gasman.CC25minFeb 5, 1971
- 6. 2774 AD: All the World's a StoogeIn the far future, comedy has become the religion of the world and there are dire consequences for those who do not join in.CC25minFeb 12, 1971
Six Dates with Barker
Six Dates with Barker is a 1971 ITV series of six one-off, half-hour situation comedies showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker. Three of the stories were further developed: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town was made into a serial as part of the 1976 sketch comedy programme The Two Ronnies; The Odd Job Man was adapted as a feature film, titled The Odd Job; and The Removals Person became Barker's final programme Clarence.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ronnie Barker
- Studio
- LWT
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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