it had Ronnie Barker in the title role, he was a short sighted furniture removal man, - just watched the only series made (shame there was only one) it had some real laugh out loud moments, - brought back some great memories
2007-10-22 13:16:26 · 13 answers · asked by bloodshotbiz 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television ➔ Comedy
This is from the BBC website
"In 1988 Ronnie Barker wrote one more series, Clarence, a character that he had long wanted to build a sitcom around. Barker played the title role opposite Josephine Tewson, a regular partner throughout his career. Clarence was a short-sighted removals man who came across as a live action version of Mr Magoo. Unfortunately, the jokes were largely based around mistaken identity, leaving little room for his usual wordplay. Although it had a loyal and very appreciative audience, the rest of the public did not take to the character and after disappointing viewing figures, a second series did not materialise. It caused Barker to examine the possibility that he no longer had good scripts to write. It also redoubled his determination to enjoy as much time as possible with his family without the pressures of fame which he always found uncomfortable. These factors caused him to make the decision to retire in 1988 at the age of 58."
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2007-10-24 01:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by Enquire L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
As a fan of Ronnie Barker, I was also disappointed that there was just the one series. I thought it had great potential.
I remember Josephine Tewson as his (lovestruck?) assistant - or was she his wife in it? It was very funny, I thought. Or was I just biased, being a Barker fan?
Nice that someone else remembers though.
(Oh dear. Have we just given away our ages?) lol!
2007-10-22 20:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by funnygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr Magoo does Pickfords
2007-10-25 04:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I remember this I did a video of all the series still got it somewhere, though it was hilarious
2007-10-22 20:31:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I do remember Clarence the cross eyed lion in Daktari!
2007-10-25 05:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by Hobbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I remember his glasses, you can get the series on DVD
2007-10-22 20:32:31 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I remeber it! It was quite sweet, but in the same vein as Last of the Summer Wine.
2007-10-23 10:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by Hatters 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I used to love this show.
Recently saw the DVD in HMV and thinking about buying it.
2007-10-23 14:47:29 · answer #8 · answered by charliegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But having watched Porridge and OAH, might buy this DVD as never seen it...Thanks. ;)
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/717731/Clarence-Series-1/Product.html
2007-10-22 20:48:20 · answer #9 · answered by The Mole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very funny programme
2007-10-23 04:03:09 · answer #10 · answered by Prince By Tor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋