My Hero: Hugh Dennis On Ronnie Barker. Ronnie Barker. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation.

Ronnie Barker

There's no doubting the man pictured here is one of British comedy's greatest achievers. Not only did he form half of one of the country's biggest double-acts, but he also wrote some of the genre's best known sketches and, as if that wasn't enough, also took the lead role in two of our favourite sitcoms. Tonight, Hugh Dennis pays tribute to his hero in this personal retrospective. Oh, and Porridge is on Two at 8pm. BBC1, 10:25pm. Guide

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