Ronnie Barker Passed Away

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4309258.stm


British Comedian Ronnie Barker Passed away.

[DavidMn]

I must admit I've never heard of him, but I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Very sad indeed. My husband spent most of the evening remembering how he used to watch Porridge and The Two Ronnies with his Dad (who has now passed away)

Pip

[irishgrl]

I used to watch the Two Ronnies too, I thought it was pretty funny! Now I dont even get re-runs......

[bretonbanquet]

It's very sad. I'm surprised that anyone in the States has heard of him - did you guys get many of his shows? Porridge is still so clever, and Open All Hours as well. It's sad also that shows like this which are 25-30 years old are still the funniest things on TV. There is no-one anything like as talented as Ronnie Barker around today

[seeker007nmss]

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

It's very sad. I'm surprised that anyone in the States has heard of him - did you guys get many of his shows? Porridge is still so clever, and Open All Hours as well. It's sad also that shows like this which are 25-30 years old are still the funniest things on TV. There is no-one anything like as talented as Ronnie Barker around today

I love British comedy - Open all hours, Are you being served, AbFAb, Black Adder, Monty Python, Keeping up appearences, ...etc. I have quit a few BBC DVD's. I wish I could find more.