The Ronnie Barker Playhouse
1968-04-03 · 25 min / episode · ★ 8.0
The Ronnie Barker Playhouse is a British anthology of six half-hour comedies showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker. All were broadcast by Associated-Rediffusion from 3 April to 8 May 1968. Of the six, two are lost.
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- Ronnie Barker
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- Associated-Rediffusion Television
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- United Kingdom
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- Ended
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