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Hark at Barker (1969)

TV Series ★ 6.5 30 min

Comedy

Hark at Barker is a 1969 British programme combining elements of sitcom and sketch show, which starred Ronnie Barker. It was made for the ITV network by LWT. Each show began with a spoof news item read by Barker as a continuity announcer. He would then introduce the main part of the programme, a lecture to be given by Lord Rustless on a different topic each week from his stately home, Chrome Hall. Helped and hindered by Rustless' secretary Bates, his Butler Badger, his bad-tempered Cook, his incoherent gardener Dithers and his buxom, near-mute maid Effie, these lectures invariably degenerated into farce, and were frequently interrupted by comic sketches on film or videotape which also starred Barker in various roles. Barker reprised the role of Lord Rustless in the BBC series His Lordship Entertains, and played very similar characters in Futtock's End and the Two Ronnies specials The Picnic and By the Sea.

Ronnie Barker Creator Alun Owen Creator

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Quick facts

Released
April 11, 1969
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0131168
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
LWT

Themes

Cast

Ronnie Barker Ronnie Barker Lord Rustless / Various Characters Josephine Tewson Josephine Tewson Mildred Bates Frank Gatliff Frank Gatliff Badger Mary Baxter Cook David Jason David Jason Dithers Moira Foot Moira Foot Effie

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hark at Barker about?
Hark at Barker is a 1969 British programme combining elements of sitcom and sketch show, which starred Ronnie Barker. It was made for the ITV network by LWT. Each show began with a spoof news item read by Barker as a continuity announcer. He would then introduce the main part of the programme, a lecture to be given by Lord Rustless on a different topic each week from his stately home, Chrome Hall. Helped and hindered by Rustless' secretary Bates, his Butler Badger, his bad-tempered Cook, his incoherent gardener Dithers and his buxom, near-mute maid Effie, these lectures invariably degenerated into farce, and were frequently interrupted by comic sketches on film or videotape which also starred Barker in various roles. Barker reprised the role of Lord Rustless in the BBC series His Lordship Entertains, and played very similar characters in Futtock's End and the Two Ronnies specials The Picnic and By the Sea.
Who created Hark at Barker?
Hark at Barker was created by Ronnie Barker, Alun Owen.
Who stars in Hark at Barker?
Hark at Barker stars Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson, Frank Gatliff, Mary Baxter.
When was Hark at Barker released?
Hark at Barker is a 1969 comedy series.
Where can I watch Hark at Barker?
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