Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Early Years | 20000925 | 20131216 (BBC7) 20201207 (BBC7) 20201208 (BBC7) | And in a packed programme, a future comedy star is born opposite a fire station. One of Britain's best loved comedy stars relates his life and times. Written and read by Ronnie Corbett. Ronnie recalls his early life with his poetry loving mother and his energetic baker father devoting his time to self-improvement. When he finishes school, Ronnie is keen to be an actor. National Service leads him to meet friends with similar aspirations. Producer: Steve Doherty. One of the UK's best-loved entertainers reads from his autobiography. Classic British comedian Ronnie Corbett reads from his autobiography. |
| 02 | London | 20000926 | 20131217 (BBC7) 20201208 (BBC7) 20201209 (BBC7) | Ronnie's first tentative steps in show business fail to set the world alight... He courts his wife Anne and they marry - and many parts follow on his climb up the ladder to success. One of Britain's best loved comedy stars relates his life and times. Written and read by Ronnie Corbett. Producer: Steve Doherty. One of the UK's best-loved entertainers reads from his autobiography. Classic British comedian Ronnie Corbett reads from his autobiography. |
| 03 | The Two Ronnies | 20000927 | 20131218 (BBC7) 20201209 (BBC7) 20201210 (BBC7) | A technical breakdown at the BAFTA awards leads to Ronnie Corbett pairing up for the first time with Ronnie Barker. This was for the spark for their huge success performing as The Two Ronnies. One of Britain's best loved comedy stars tells their story. Written and read by Ronnie Corbett. Producer: Steve Doherty. One of the UK's best-loved entertainers reads from his autobiography. Classic British comedian Ronnie Corbett reads from his autobiography. |
| 04 | Golf | 20000928 | 20131219 (BBC7) 20201210 (BBC7) 20201211 (BBC7) | Pantomime and a surprise guest for Ronnie Corbett. And he recalls his experience and the long-term effects of living with Labyrinthitis. One of Britain's best loved comedy stars relates his life and times. Written and read by Ronnie Corbett. Producer: Steve Doherty. Best loved entertainer Ronnie Corbett reads from his autobiography. Classic British comedian Ronnie Corbett reads from his autobiography. |
| 05 LAST | Corporate Hospitality | 20000929 | 20131220 (BBC7) 20201211 (BBC7) 20201212 (BBC7) | Best loved comedy star Ronnie Corbett concludes his autobiography. Classic British comedian Ronnie Corbett reads from his autobiography. |
| OMNI | 20201213 | One of Britain's best loved comedy stars relates his life and times. Omnibus of five programmes written and read by Ronnie Corbett. Born in Edinburgh, Ronnie recalls early life with his determined parents. After school, Ronnie wants to be an actor - and it's National Service which leads him to meet others with similar aspirations... Producer: Steve Doherty. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2000. Ronnie Corbett reads from his autobiography. |