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.
6 episodes total
Status
Ended
First Aired
1971
Rating
7.0/10
4 votes • HD
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Episodes
Episode 1 • Jan 08, 1971
Barker plays Fred, a short sighted removals man who works whilst the owner of the house watches The Coronation.
Episode 2 • Jan 15, 1971
A mysterious figure who blows raspberries at people terrifies Victorian London.
Episode 3 • Jan 22, 1971
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.
Episode 4 • Jan 29, 1971
A top female agent goes missing after the German Head of Espionage fails to monitor her properly.
Episode 5 • Feb 05, 1971
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.
Episode 6 • Feb 12, 1971
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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