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Ronni Ancona

Ronni Ancona

  • 55 years old
  • Scottish
  • Actor, writer, impressionist and producer

Press clippings

Mike Yarwood's daughters front documentary about his career

Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The Laughs will air on Channel 5 on Saturday 21st October. The 90 minute special sees the impressionist's two daughters examining his rise to fame and his sudden exit from public life.

British Comedy Guide, 12th October 2023

The Horne Section TV Show returning to Channel 4 for Series 2

The Horne Section TV Show is returning for a second series on Channel 4 with Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Ronni Ancona and US comedian and bandleader Reggie Watts among those joining the cast and Tim Key, John Oliver and Desiree Burch also coming back.

British Comedy Guide, 25th June 2023

Sally Phillips & Ronni Ancona making Italian road trip film

Sally Phillips and Ronni Ancona's latest independent film is an Italian road trip comedy starring former Pink Floyd bassist Guy Pratt. The Monk, The Mermaid & Molise is one of a number of films on the slate of the pair's Captain Dolly production company.

British Comedy Guide, 3rd March 2023

Friday Night Live review

What a week to bring back a partially topical comedy show!

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd October 2022

Friday Night Live revival line-up revealed

Harry Enfield, Jo Brand and Julian Clary will be amongst those joining Ben Elton on stage for Channel 4's one-off revival of Friday Night Live.

British Comedy Guide, 5th October 2022

Hapless to return for Series 2

Hapless, the sitcom starring Tim Downie as an investigative journalist working at a Jewish publication, is to return for a second series. Eight new episodes have been filmed for streaming platform Viaplay.

British Comedy Guide, 1st July 2022

Ancona: John Sessions was the Richard Burton of comedy

Ronni Ancona remembers her late friend and co-star's brilliance - and his genuine fury at having to pick up Michael Caine's pants.

Ronni Ancona, The Telegraph, 3rd November 2020

Last Tango in Halifax

Understated laughs and intense anguish make this drama's long-awaited return a triumph.

Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 23rd February 2020

Last Tango in Halifax, review

Anne Reid is on sparkling form as Last Tango returns with authenticity and bite.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 23rd February 2020