We were recently contacted by a gentleman called Vic Cheeseman. Vic supplied a 1930's Chrysler '77' automobile for the sketch 'Sunshine Boulevard' in the first series of Series 11 (1985). The sketch - a classic 'Film Noir' type scene - features Ronnie B as a 1930's American reporter 'Clifford Gannett' who runs out of gas … Continue reading Sunshine Boulevard – On Set Story
Back in June this year we were contacted by a production company hoping to create a programme based around The Two Ronnies' Australian series made in 1986. Well the final version of that programme can now be seen at 9:30pm on Channel 5, Christmas Day 2019. Whilst familiar with the sketches to some extent, we … Continue reading The Unseen Two Ronnies – Christmas 2019
Continuing our delve into the ever popular serial 'The Worm That Turned,' we recently paid a flying visit to Thornbury Castle, Bristol. This is perhaps one of the most iconic locations from the serial, as it featured in the opening sequence for every segment - the famous 'Union Jill' flying from it's flag pole. It's … Continue reading On Location: The Worm That Turned (Part 4)
We're delighted to have been able to add these rare photographs to our archives recently. Taken by Paul Evans' late father - Jack Evans - they show some of the last pictures taken of Arkwright's famous shop in Lister Avenue, Doncaster during the production of the final series of 'Open All Hours' back in 1985. … Continue reading Rare ‘Open All Hours’ Set Photographs
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
