High Hopes

CORBETT, RONNIE

Humor & Entertainment

Random House UK Ltd.

"This is my autobiography, the exciting story of how I, Ronald Corbett the son of an Edinburgh baker, became convinced that I had to seek m y fortune and become an actor, of how I pursued that goal, found fame on television as one of The Two Ronnies, and managed to meet a fabulou s cast of extraordinary people along the way. First I'll take you back to my schooldays and reveal the technique I developed for estimating the height of a girl before daring to ask her to dance. Then, for the first time, I'll fearlessly tell of my arrival in London and of my jo b of night club barman. I'll explain how I first met David Forst, John Cleese and Michael Palin, and shamelessly reveal how I once played othello to Danny La Rue's Desdemona, having just had dinner with Laurence Oliver. And then there was The Two Ronnies, an incredibly success ful television show with a man in glasses who, rather spookily, had the same first name as me. You can find out about how we tried to avoid becoming a double act, and why it was always goodnight from me and go odnight from him, but never ever goodnight from us. I'll also tell you about the time I was suddenly struck down by a mysterious illness which destroyed my sense of balance and prevented me from going on stage for several years. Altogether I must admit, it is a truly dramatic story. I only hope my

High Hopes (Signed Copy)

Vintage/Ebury (A Division of Random House Group)

Double acts don't come any closer than the The Two Ronnies. Messrs Barker and Corbett kept a nation laughing for two decades, and yet despite the rigorous work that went into writing, rehearsing and broadcasting almost a hundred episodes to millions of viewers each week, the pair never shared a cross word. For the first time, Ronnie Corbett tells the story of the their rise from theatre, through The Frost Report and into their own legendary show, as well as how some of their greatest sketches, including Mastermind and Fork Handles, came into being. This is the story of one of the great British institutions of the last thirty years, and a hilarious and moving look inside the working lives of two of our most-beloved comedians.

And It's Goodnight from Him -: The Autobiography of the Two Ronnies

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Penguin??Books

For nearly 25 years, the Two Ronnies were a TV institution, a much loved double-act but each with his own inimitable, individual appeal. Who could forget Ronnie Barker's hilarious pispronounciation, Mr. Corbett's witty monologs, the risque limericks, the puns, the patter, and the parody? So enjoy another fun-filled feast of verbal fireworks--inspired classic comedy from the two one-offs who said goodnight but not goodbye.2 CDs. 2 hrs 2 mins.

The Two Ronnies It's Goodnight From Me

Barker, Ronnie

Literature & Fiction

BBC Books

The Two Ronnies was one of Britain's most successful comedy sketch shows, and dominated the TV schedules for 16 years between 1971 and 1987. This compilation of classics from the much-loved show includes the sketches 'The Strange Case of Mrs. Mace,' 'Plain Speaking,' 'Grublian,' 'Dr. Spooner Re-Visited,' 'A Doctor’s Life,' and 'About a Bout'. There’s also 'Doctors Anonymous,' 'Jolly Rhymes,' 'The Complete Rook,' 'Ronnie Corbett’s Chat-Spot,' and 'A Doctor’s Life.' Vintage Beeb: classic albums first available as BBC LPs, now reissued on CD. This recording was previously released on LP in 1976. Due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary.
1 CD. 44 mins.

The Two Ronnies (Vintage Beeb)

A true great of British comedy, Ronald "Ronnie" Corbett, is hailed as one of the finest comedians of his generation. Son of an Edinburgh baker, Ronnie rose to fame as one half of the infamous Two Ronnies, alongside Ronnie Barker. Known for his versatility, quick-wit, family-friendly dialog, and meandering monologs, Corbett was a staple of British television for more than 50 years. In his autobiography, he tells the complete story, from his school technique of estimating the height of a girl before daring to ask her to dance, to his days as a night club barman in London, and finally, to his decades long career as a stand-up and sitcom star. Including tales of how he first met David Frost, John Cleese, and Michael Palin, this book is written with all of Ronnie’s trademark warmth and wit. Celebrating his life and career, this is Ronnie’s own honest and definitive account of his truly dramatic journey.

High Hopes: My Autobiography

Dramas & Plays

Ebury Press

High Hopes : My Autobiography

Gardners Books

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