Audio: Ronnie Corbett returns to Christmas TV

Ronnie Corbett is returning to TV this Christmas for a festive special - his first without his late comedy partner Ronnie Barker. Ronnie Corbett talks to Mark Lawson.

Ronnie Corbett 'considered' quitting showbusiness

Veteran comedian Ronnie Corbett has revealed he nearly quit showbusiness just before he got his big break.

The 79-year-old said he had vowed to find a new career by the age of 37 if he had not made it.

Why I had a quite (but not great) good night from him

The idea sounded brilliant at the time: apply for tickets to a special show featuring a plethora of comedy guests to help mark the 80th birthday of the legendary Ronnie Corbett. What a great chance, thought I, to see one of my favourite comedy heroes of the last 40 years being celebrated with style, and in time for a Christmas broadcast too. Yes, The One Ronnie sounded a great night out. And yet, I couldn't shake the one thought running around in the back of my paranoia-filled brain: don't get your hopes up. And for the most part, my thought was justified.