Having seen footage of the real Mrs Mills, I must say R.B. does pass as her double here! I heard somewhere he said in an interview he was not all that keen dressing in drag. This alone showed his devotion as an entertainer. Thanks to them both, may they R.I.P.
Wonderful and funny sketch. They knew how to do it authentically. Perfect costumes. How they stayed in character without breaking up with laughter is beyond belief. I loved the Two Ronnies and miss the entertainment they gave us for many years.
Whenever you see the credits, look out for Gerald Wiley, The pen name of Ronnie B so that when they made script selections nobody knew it was his writing so they chose his work solely on merit! When they were active, there were two pairs of absolute geniuses (sorry for the bad grammar), them and Morecambe and Wise! As a compparison, both pairs did a brilliant send up of Mastermind. Watching both together is a real treat!
Barker is pretty agile in those spikes .Man he was the best chameleon ever its amazing when you consider he didn't do one character over and over but was a different person with a different accent every time he performed
Brilliant! But then what do you expect when its the 'Two Ronnies' The script can not be bettered and the acting is superb. You watch one and you think 'This is the best!' then you watch another and you think 'This is the best!' What chance do modern attempts at comedy have against this!
British Humor at its very best. They brought innocent fun and joy into all our lives; something we need more than ever today
God bless them both for the many hours of pure pleasure they gave us !
Having seen footage of the real Mrs Mills, I must say R.B. does pass as her double here! I heard somewhere he said in an interview he was not all that keen dressing in drag. This alone showed his devotion as an entertainer. Thanks to them both, may they R.I.P.
Wonderful and funny sketch. They knew how to do it authentically. Perfect costumes. How they stayed in character without breaking up with laughter is beyond belief. I loved the Two Ronnies and miss the entertainment they gave us for many years.
Whenever you see the credits, look out for Gerald Wiley,
The pen name of Ronnie B so that when they made script selections nobody knew it was his writing so they chose his work solely on merit!
When they were active, there were two pairs of absolute geniuses (sorry for the bad grammar), them and Morecambe and Wise!
As a compparison, both pairs did a brilliant send up of Mastermind. Watching both together is a real treat!
just love the Two Ronnies brings back so many childhood memories
It’s fascinating how simple observation and a costume can produce realistic mimicking
It's difficult to tell the difference between the real Mrs. Mills and Barker as Mrs. Mills! Such a fantastic sketch - comic genius!
Barker is pretty agile in those spikes .Man he was the best chameleon ever its amazing when you consider he didn't do one character over and over but was a different person with a different accent every time he performed
Wow... brilliant stuff. And the guy on the piano does an outstanding send-up of Mrs. Mills!
Unforgettable. they don't make 'em like it anymore....
So professional , fantastic and timeless
I'm jealous that Ronnie Barker can dance in heels, and I can't. We have about the same build 😂
Love the dress with the flowing skirt. Great skit.
Tremendously talented!
I don't believe it---I have never seen this sketch before !! they are sending up my Favourite film too, Astonishing.
always good for a giggle,thanks boys rip
Brilliant! But then what do you expect when its the 'Two Ronnies' The script can not be bettered and the acting is superb. You watch one and you think 'This is the best!' then you watch another and you think 'This is the best!' What chance do modern attempts at comedy have against this!
Another classic from the two geniuses!! Shows how small Corbett is at 1:29 though!!
he's not just playing the piano, he built it first........and he made the dress he's wearing.
All hail Gerald Wiley ;)
I can't get over how much Ronnie Barker looks exactly like my auntie here.
Same here! When I was small I couldn't think of anyone but my auntie Mary when I saw him either!!
So clever very much missed . Talented , made us laugh so much
Incredible.
Genius!
YES THESE ARE THE PEAK OF WHEN SATURDAY NIGHTS WERE FOR ALL THE FAMILY . WHY ONLY SHOW CLIPS OF MRS MILLS GET THE FULL SHOWS OF HER BACK ON THE BEEB
Absolutely brilliant. Never realized how incredibly talented they were. Wholesome good-natured fun. Everything is so hard-edged now.
wow Ronnie Barker makes a really good woman : )
Weren't they brilliant, makes you realise just what rubbish they show on saturday nights now
Brilliant :)
Ronnie Barker looks quite comely here.
thanks for posting ... wiki got me searching for this
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No he was just mimeing.
bit of a piss take of mrs mills being large , dont like it .. ronnie barker was sometimes a pratt
Holster comedy is all about taking the piss out of something. If we all get offended at everything then there would be no comedy at all