RIP Ronnie Corbett

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by MrsTea, Mar 31, 2016.

  1. MrsTea

    MrsTea Khazâd Ai-Mênu

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2016
    Messages:
    281
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Ryton
    Ratings:
    +428
    I liked Ronnie Corbett, and I am sad about his passing.

    RIP Ronnie Corbett! :frown:

    The "four candles" - brilliant piece of comedy!

     
    • Agree Agree x 7
    • Informative Informative x 1
      Last edited: Mar 31, 2016
    • "M"

      "M" Total Gardener

      Joined:
      Aug 11, 2012
      Messages:
      18,607
      Location:
      The Garden of England
      Ratings:
      +31,886
      First I've heard!
      Oh dear!!
      RIP Ronnie and thank you for the laughs along the way.
       
      • Agree Agree x 2
      • longk

        longk Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Nov 24, 2011
        Messages:
        11,387
        Location:
        Oxfordshire
        Ratings:
        +23,104
        Very sad news. One of the few people who was funny enough to work with Ronnie Barker without being overshadowed.
         
        • Agree Agree x 2
        • Like Like x 1
        • JWK

          JWK Gardener Staff Member

          Joined:
          Jun 3, 2008
          Messages:
          32,452
          Gender:
          Male
          Location:
          Surrey
          Ratings:
          +49,960
          :(

          [​IMG]
           
          • Like Like x 2
          • Funny Funny x 1
          • wiseowl

            wiseowl Admin Staff Member

            Joined:
            Oct 29, 2006
            Messages:
            44,909
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Philosophy of people
            Location:
            In a barn somewhere in North Kent
            Ratings:
            +92,103
            Now the two Ronnies are together again,what a double act,thanks for all the laughs my friend,:sad:
             
            • Agree Agree x 6
            • Like Like x 2
            • pete

              pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

              Joined:
              Jan 9, 2005
              Messages:
              51,162
              Gender:
              Male
              Occupation:
              Retired
              Location:
              Mid Kent
              Ratings:
              +94,154
              Another one of the oldies gone.
              Was always Saturday night viewing at one time.
               
              • Agree Agree x 2
              • Like Like x 1
              • Anthony Rogers

                Anthony Rogers Guest

                Ratings:
                +0
                RIP Ronnie, so sad that another one of the great entertainers has gone and just a week or so after Paul Daniels.

                This year is certainly turning out to be a black year for the stars of entertainment and music :(
                 
                • Agree Agree x 4
                • Super Lucyjin

                  Super Lucyjin dinnae fash yersel

                  Joined:
                  Feb 26, 2016
                  Messages:
                  131
                  Gender:
                  Female
                  Location:
                  Fife, Scotland
                  Ratings:
                  +353
                  I saw this on my way out to Edinburgh today, gave me pause and a little sadness. :frown: Apart from enjoying his comedy over the years, long ago he stepped in to add a "celebrity" voice to the campaign to try and save my home town's salt-water lido when the council neglected it to death (arguably on purpose). The campaign failed, but I've always held a soft spot for Mr Corbett since then. Rest in peace, Ronnie. :frown:
                   
                  • Like Like x 5
                  • Fat Controller

                    Fat Controller 'Cuddly' Scottish Admin! Staff Member

                    Joined:
                    May 5, 2012
                    Messages:
                    27,784
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Public Transport
                    Location:
                    At me 'puter, GCHQ Ashford Office, Middlesex
                    Ratings:
                    +52,249
                    Very sad indeed, and yet another great talent taken from us. RIP Ronnie :frown:
                     
                    • Agree Agree x 4
                    • ARMANDII

                      ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

                      Joined:
                      Jan 12, 2019
                      Messages:
                      48,096
                      Gender:
                      Male
                      Ratings:
                      +100,844
                      A quote from Ronnie Barker:

                      "Ronnie Barker: And now a sketch featuring Ronnie Corbett whose wife thinks he's the salt of the earth. That's why she keeps him in the cellar."

                      "Ronnie Barker: We interrupt this website for a special bulletin: The Metropolitan Police today denied that prisoners in their custody are excessively pampered. This follows yesterday's report that a man was hustled out of New Scotland Yard with an electric blanket over his head.

                      Ronnie Corbett: And we've just heard that a juggernaut of onions has shed its load all over the M-1. Motorists are advised to find a hard shoulder to cry on.

                      Ronnie Barker: Following the dispute with the domestic servants' union at Buckingham Palace today, the queen, a radiant figure in a white silk gown and crimson robe, swept down the main staircase and through the hall. She then dusted the cloak room and vacuumed the lounge.

                      Ronnie Corbett: After a series of crimes in the Glasgow area, Chief Inspector McTavish has announced that he's looking for a man with one eye. If he doesn't find him, he's going to use both eyes.

                      Ronnie Barker: The perfect crime was committed last night, when thieves broke into Scotland Yard and stole all the toilets. Police say they have absolutely nothing to go on.

                      Ronnie Corbett: And we've just heard that in the English Channel, a ship carrying red paint has collided with a ship carrying purple paint. It is believed that both crews have been marooned. And now, back to our regular programme."

                      He came a long way in British Comedy and played alongside a lot of Stars in many shows..........no small thing!! There's no one to replace either of the two Ronnies and they were like a fine Martini when mixed. Rest in peace, my friend.:snorky:
                       
                      • Like Like x 4
                      • Funny Funny x 3
                        Last edited by a moderator: Mar 31, 2016
                      • mowgley

                        mowgley Total Gardener

                        Joined:
                        Aug 16, 2005
                        Messages:
                        3,564
                        Gender:
                        Male
                        Occupation:
                        Wanna be gardener
                        Location:
                        Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
                        Ratings:
                        +6,627
                        Another great sadly gone! RIP
                         
                        • Agree Agree x 3
                        • longk

                          longk Total Gardener

                          Joined:
                          Nov 24, 2011
                          Messages:
                          11,387
                          Location:
                          Oxfordshire
                          Ratings:
                          +23,104
                          Please tell me that this isn't your audition...........................

                          :heehee:
                           
                        • ARMANDII

                          ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

                          Joined:
                          Jan 12, 2019
                          Messages:
                          48,096
                          Gender:
                          Male
                          Ratings:
                          +100,844
                          I've been a Comedian all my Life, well, at least that's what my RAF Discip Sergeant used to say. No, no audition as I would fall short of Ronnie Corbett talent.:dunno::heehee:
                           
                          • Creative Creative x 1
                          • Steve R

                            Steve R Soil Furtler

                            Joined:
                            Feb 15, 2008
                            Messages:
                            3,892
                            Gender:
                            Male
                            Occupation:
                            Carer
                            Location:
                            Cumbria
                            Ratings:
                            +3,702
                            Its rumoured that Elton John is re-writing one of his songs in tribute.

                            "And it seems to me that he lived his life, like four candles in the wind"

                            Now there's a tribute I'm certain he would love.

                            RIP Ronnie.

                            Steve...:)
                             
                            • Funny Funny x 5
                            • Like Like x 1
                            • silu

                              silu gardening easy...hmmm

                              Joined:
                              Oct 20, 2010
                              Messages:
                              3,682
                              Gender:
                              Female
                              Location:
                              Igloo
                              Ratings:
                              +8,083
                              Sad to hear the "other" Ronnie has gone too. His parents used to have a home quite close to mine so I did used to see him around on the odd occasion and yes he really was tiny. My Dad played a charity golf match with him years ago. My Dad said it was 1 of the funniest days he ever had and the worst golf he'd ever played as he was bent double in laughter most of the time.
                              I heard Lional Blair paying tribute to him on the TV this am. He recounted a joke Ronnie told him quite recently.
                              Ronnie said " I must be careful never to wear too much tartan as I then might be mistaken for a thermos flask!...... Love it.
                               
                              • Funny Funny x 4
                              Loading...

                              Share This Page

                              1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                                By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                                Dismiss Notice