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The Ronnie Barker Comedy Lecture

The Ronnie Barker Comedy Lecture

  • TV factual
  • BBC One
  • 2017
  • 1 episode

An annual lecture on the state of the comedy industry, delivered by a key player within the British comedy world. Features Ben Elton.

Press clippings

Ben Elton is wrong: the studio sitcom isn't dying

He's right, up to a point, though "thoughtless" is unfair.

Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 1st September 2017

Ben Elton: Snobbery's killing the great British sitcom

Blackadder writer says sitcoms are a 'truly original art form' but now critics and social media pundits dismiss them before they get a chance to grow on people.

Tara Conlan, The Guardian, 25th August 2017

Ben Elton to deliver The Ronnie Barker Talk on BBC One

BBC One has announced that Ben Elton will deliver the inaugural The Ronnie Barker Talk, a lecture on a comedy related theme.

British Comedy Guide, 21st April 2017

BBC announces annual Ronnie Barker Comedy Lecture

The BBC has announced the creation of an annual Ronnie Barker Comedy Lecture, named in honour of the late writer and actor, and intended to address key current themes in British comedy.

British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2015

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