S01E01 1937: The Removals Person
Barker plays Fred, a short sighted removals man who works whilst the owner of the house watches The Coronation.
Six Dates with Barker
S01E03: 1970: The Odd Job
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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 1899: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town
A mysterious figure who blows raspberries at people terrifies Victorian London.
S01E03 1970: The Odd Job
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.
S01E04 1915: Lola
A top female agent goes missing after the German Head of Espionage fails to monitor her properly.
S01E05 1971: Come In and Lie Down
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.
S01E06 2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge
In the far future, comedy has become the religion of the world and there are dire consequences for those who do not join in.
Cast
Ronnie Barker
