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Ronnie Barker Authorised Biography

Bob McCabe

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English
BBC Books
01 August 2005
Full of original contributions interviews and illustrations on one of the best-loved entertainers in showbiz

Ronnie Barker is one of the best-loved and most celebrated entertainers in British television history. As well as starring in the ever popular and critically acclaimed sitcoms Porridge and Open All Hours, he was, of course, one of the bespectacled Two Ronnies, who topped the TV Charts for more than 15 years and are returning to our screens in spring 2005.

A celebration of Ronnies life and career, published to coincide with Ronnies 75th birthday, this book contains original contributions from people who have worked with and know him best including John Cleese, David Jason (who provides the foreword), David Frost, Eric Idle, Michael Palin.

Written with the full consent and collaboration of Ronnie himself, this biography is full of interviews and unseen personal illustrations from his own collection.

Bob McCabe is a respected author and journalist and contributes regularly to film magazines and BBC radio arts programmes. He is the author of several books.
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Imprint:   BBC Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 126mm,  Spine: 17mm
Weight:   187g
ISBN:   9780563522461
ISBN 10:   0563522461
Pages:   272
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

BOB McCABE is an award-winning screenwriter, broadcaster, and The New York Times Best Selling Author of Harry Potter- Page To Screen - The Complete Filmmaking Journey. His other books include the best-selling The Pythons Autobiography By The Pythons, Dreams & Nightmares- Terry Gilliam, The Brothers Grimm and Other Cautionary Tales Of Hollywood, The Authorised Biography of Ronnie Barker and The Rough Guide To Comedy Movies. He is currently the Cabinet Office's leading film critic, and Editor-In-Chief of the movie website thelastwordonearth.com

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