Author:Ronnie Barker
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.
My favourite comedian
—— Peter KayA huge talent
—— David JasonOne of the most memorable, greatest performers of the television age
—— Michael GradeA 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 PalinJones’ meticulous attention to detail pays off. This isn’t just a book for movie buffs and puppeteers: anyone who’s been touched by the work of Jim Henson will find this book an engrossing and rewarding read
—— Entertainment FocusHe comes across as hugely likeable and approachable.
—— Daily MailTouching, funny and warm-hearted.
—— Sunday MirrorTouching and funny ... it really is a top read.
—— SunWritten with real charm.
—— GuardianAffable, humble and unpretentious.
—— MetroLovely-jubbly.
—— ES MagazineAn engaging and entertaining read.
—— Daily ExpressI absolutely loved reading this because it was just like [he] were talking to me.
—— Lorraine KellyAn exceptional man who’s led an exceptional life…The book is wonderful ... It made me laugh a lot and then it made me quite weepy at times as well
—— Jo WhileyNow his autobiography is out in paperback and reading it is like having the man himself talk to you from the comfort of his armchair. It’s a fascinating insight into a lost world … A true gent.
—— Sun
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