Six Dates with Barker

Six Dates with Barker is a series of six one-off, half hour situation comedies showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker. All were broadcast by London Weekend Television early in 1971. Writers on the series included John Cleese and Spike Milligan. The producer was Humphrey Barclay.

Comedy

Seasons

1. 1937: The Removals Person

Air Date: 1971-01-08

Barker plays Fred, a short sighted removals man who works whilst the owner of the house watches The Coronation.

2. 1899: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town

Air Date: 1971-01-15

A mysterious figure who blows raspberries at people terrifies Victorian London.

3. 1970: The Odd Job

Air Date: 1971-01-22

When his wife leaves him, Barker hires a passing odd job man to kill him when he least expects it. When his wife returns he finds his previous request impossible to cancel.

4. 1915: Lola

Air Date: 1971-01-29

A top female agent goes missing after the German Head of Espionage fails to monitor her properly.

5. 1971: Come In and Lie Down

Air Date: 1971-02-05

Barker plays Dr Swanton, a psychiatrist who is visited by a patient, who is so terrified of being diagnosed with mental problems, he pretends to be a gasman.

6. 2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge

Air Date: 1971-02-12

In the far future, comedy has become the religion of the world and there are dire consequences for those who do not join in.

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Rating

7.0/10

Release Date

1971-01-08

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended