Question 1

Why did the Two Ronnies make a show in Australia?

Accepted Answer

In the 1970s, UK income tax reached 98% for top earners. Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett were advised to relocate to Australia for a year to reduce their tax bill, and were invited to make a version of their BBC series for the Seven Network.

Question 2

What prompted the Two Ronnies to travel to Sydney in 1986?

Accepted Answer

Just before Ronnie Barker's retirement in 1986, the Two Ronnies travelled to Sydney to make a series for Australia's Channel Nine, creating a new version of their hit British show for Australian audiences.

Question 3

Who are the main performers in this special?

Accepted Answer

Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker play Various Roles and appear as themselves. Also featured are Jon English, Geraldine Turner, and Marcia Hines as themselves.

Question 4

Which Australian TV network originally aired the series?

Accepted Answer

The Two Ronnies were invited to make a version of their BBC series for the Seven Network on Australian TV.

Question 5

What is the runtime and release date of this special?

Accepted Answer

The special runs 90 minutes and was released on December 25, 2019.

The Two Ronnies in Australia

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