We were recently honoured to spend an afternoon with Frank Williams. Known to millions of comedy fans as the Reverend Timothy Farthing in the ever-popular 'Dad's Army'. (Frank is best known for his work as the Vicar in Dad's Army) Frank played a small by pivotal role in an episode of The Two Ronnies. The … Continue reading Interview & Signing with Frank Williams
Some weeks ago we reported that Ronnie Barker's original handwritten script for the 'Fork Handles' sketch was going under the hammer at East Bristol Auctions in Bristol. The auction, held on June 1st, also included a pair of Ronnie Barker's Character spectacles, and the 'No.1' limited edition 'Fork Handles' lithograph made by The Original Memorabilia … Continue reading ‘Fork Handles’ Script Sells For £33,000 At Auction
We continue our look at some of the filming locations used in the serial 'The Worm That Turned.' This time we're somewhere very special - Berkeley Castle. Much of the serial was filmed in the Berkeley / Dursley / Purton area. Berkeley Castle was used extensively throughout the episodes, but largely in Ep. 4 & … Continue reading On Location: The Worm That Turned (Part 3)
The ORIGINAL handwritten script by Ronnie Barker for the infamous 'Fork Handles' sketch is up for auction. Here is the official press release: 'An iconic piece of British Comedy history is going under the hammer at East Bristol Auctions in Hanham, Bristol. Ronnie Barker’s original handwritten script for the infamous ‘Fork Handles’ sketch has been … Continue reading Original ‘Fork Handles’ Script Up For Auction
(You can view Part One right HERE) 'The Worm That Turned' is wonderful for me, as I'm based in the South West of England and the vast majority (infact - all!) of this serial was filmed within a 40 mile radius of where I live. Over the years, I have been able to identify some … Continue reading On Location: The Worm That Turned (Part 2)
'The Worm That Turned' is perhaps the most famous of The Two Ronnies' serials. It needs no introduction to fans of the show. Over the years we've been given various 'behind the scenes' photographs from this serial, but this time we've actually gone and tracked down some of the locations ourselves! Filmed largely in the … Continue reading On Location: The Worm That Turned
We're currently compiling and researching information regards The Two Ronnies' stage shows in 1978 & 1983. We have LOTS of fabulous newly discovered pictures, articles and footage to show you. We want to hear from anyone who remembers seeing the shows, worked backstage, or anyone involved in any way with the performances! Were you there? … Continue reading Did You See The Two Ronnies’ Stage Show?
(You can view other behind the scenes photos we've unearthed by clicking the following links; part one here and part two here ) It's incredibly hard to come by original 'behind the scenes' photographs of filming for The Two Ronnies. But we are spoilt for choice when it comes to their classic serial 'The Worm That Turned.' Definitely … Continue reading The Worm That Turned Rare Filming Photos PART 3
We've been given these rather fantastic photographs taken behind the scenes of the Series 8 serial 'Band Of Slaves' - one of the infamous Piggy Malone & Charley Farley stories. Paul Rushworth - who has kindly given us permission to use them - explains; 'back in the late 1980's my parents worked as magicians on … Continue reading Unseen Series 9 ‘Band Of Slaves’ Serial Filming Photographs Discovered
Earlier in the year, we were given some very rare photographs taken behind the scenes of the infamous Two Ronnies serial 'The Worm That Turned,' from their 1981 series. You can view those photographs right here. We've recently unearthed this previously unseen photograph (below) - owned by Nick Pike (the young man in the bottom … Continue reading ‘The Worm That Turned’ Rare Filming Photos PART 2
The Two Ronnies Appreciation Society 