Movies by Ronnie Barker

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Hitler: The Comedy Years

A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.

Porridge: The Desperate Hours

Porridge: The Desperate Hours

Fletcher and Godber are in trouble for brewing liquor in the lead-up to Christmas, but are caught up in a hostage situation in the Governor's office.

The Cracksman

The Cracksman

Ernest Wright's peerless prowess as a locksmith comes to the attention of a tough big-time crook, who feels that the little man would be a valuable asset to his crime kingdom. In order to inveigle him into a series of jobs, he sets up a beautiful hostess as a trap, into which the hapless Ernest inevitably falls..!

Porridge: No Way Out

Porridge: No Way Out

Fletcher discovers that his fellow inmates are planning to escape.

To See Such Fun

To See Such Fun

Compilation of classic British comedy moments

The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker

The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker

Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank manager but went on to become one of the country's favourite comedy stars. Ben Elton, Michael Grade, David Renwick and Josephine Tewson are among friends and colleagues who remember his genius. Famed as one half of the Two Ronnies and the likeable convict Fletcher in Porridge, he was also a prolific writer and admired actor in serious roles.

The Man Outside

The Man Outside

Bill MacLean is a former CIA agent living in London. He had been fired when he stuck up for one of the men in his command who turned out to be branded a Russian defector. The embittered ex-agent combines forces with another operative to deliver a top Russian secret police official for a price. Before he can deliver the Russian, a trail of corpses and double crosses changes his plans. When his partner who concocted the scheme is murdered, MacLean returns the check to the CIA. They offer him his old job back, but the proud man refuses.

A Ghost of a Chance

A Ghost of a Chance

Three children try to fight against the destruction of a local historic landmark. They are helped by a group of friendly ghosts.

Runaway Railway

Runaway Railway

A group of young railway enthusiasts attempt to stop the closure of the local railway by trying to raise money to buy it and the steam engine "Matilda." They get help from a pair of men claiming to be enthusiasts but who turn out to be robbers who plan to hold up the mail train