The Two Ronnies

Between the constant churn of new releases, The Two Ronnies in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV is the comedy actually worth stopping for. With 12 seasons behind it, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 29 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Ronnie Corbett is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Sky Go and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Two Ronnies is worth clearing space for. The jokes in The Two Ronnies land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the "Two Ronnies" of the title. The chemistry Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The series ran for 12 seasons (1971–1999), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The Two Ronnies earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Two Ronnies respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to The Fast Show will find a lot to like here too. 12 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Ronnie Corbett's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

The Two Ronnies wrapped up in 1999, created by Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker — and 12 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.