Fork Handles

The Bery Vest of Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

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Ebury Press
01 August 2014

Television scripts & screenplays; Fiction & Literature; TV tie-in humour

The definitive collection of classic writing from Britain's best-loved comic star

With a foreword by Ronnie Corbett.

Loved by millions and collected here for the first time is the very best of Ronnie Barker's classic sketches, monologues, songs and, of course, the brilliant two-handers that he wrote for The Two Ronnies. Celebrating his genius for comic wordplay, this wonderful collection includes 'Pismonouncers Unanimous', 'An Appeal for Women' 'Swedish for Beginners' and the nation's favourite sketch, 'Fork Handles'.

As talented a writer as he was performer, Ronnie Barker was behind the best known Two Ronnies' material. His comedy writing was so prolific that he began using the pseudonym Gerald Wiley while working on Frost on Sunday, which he continued when making The Two Ronnies, so eager was he to ensure that his writing was judged on its merit alone.

Showcasing the work of a true comic icon, and one of the best writers and comedians of the twentieth century, Fork Handles is every bit as warm and funny as Ronnie Barker himself.

By: Ronnie Barker
Imprint: Ebury Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 229g
ISBN: 9780091951405
ISBN 10: 0091951402
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 August 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

One of the greatest entertainers of his generation, Ronnie Barker was loved by millions for his roles in classic shows Open All Hours, Porridge, and The Frost Report. Born in Bedford in 1929, Ronnie Barker began writing and performing in radio shows such as The Navy Lark. Barker met his comedy partner Ronnie Corbett while working on The Frost Report. Legend has it that they were signed up by the BBC after they impressed producers by filling in when a technical hitch occurred during the BAFTA awards. A gifted character actor as well as comedy writer, Barker went to star in classic sitcoms Open All Hours and Porridge.

Reviews for Fork Handles: The Bery Vest of Ronnie Barker

My favourite comedian -- Peter Kay A huge talent -- David Jason One of the most memorable, greatest performers of the television age -- Michael Grade A true icon of situation comedy and character comedy and there was nobody to my mind to touch him -- Nicholas Parsons [Ronnie Barker] had this extraordinary ability to make the nation laugh, probably more often than anyone else I know -- Michael Palin