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Six Dates with Barker is a 1971 ITV series of six one-off, half-hour situation comedies showcasing the talents of Ronnie Barker. Three of the stories were further developed: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London

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Season 1

  • 1937: The Removals Person
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    1937: The Removals Person

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/1971

    A short sighted removals man named Fred works whilst the owner of the house watches The Coronation

    Director: Maurice Murphy

    Writer: Hugh Leonard

  • 1899: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town
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    1899: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/1971

    A mysterious figure who blows raspberries at people terrifies Victorian London.

    Director: Maurice Murphy

    Writer: Spike Milligan

  • 1970: The Odd Job Man
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    1970: The Odd Job Man

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/1971

    When his wife leaves him, a dying man hires a passing psychopath to kill him when he least expects it. When his wife returns, he finds his previous request impossible to cancel.

    Director: Maurice Murphy

    Writer: Bernard McKenna

  • 1971: Come In and Lie Down
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    1971: Come In and Lie Down

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/1971

    Dr Swanton is a psychiatrist who is visited by a patient so terrified of being diagnosed with a mental disorder, he pretends to be a gasman.

    Director: Maurice Murphy

    Writer: John Cleese

  • 2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge
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    2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/1971

    In the far future, comedy has become the religion of the world and there are dire consequences for those who do not join in.

    Director: Maurice Murphy

    Writer: Ronnie Barker

  • 1915: Lola
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    1915: Lola

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/1971

    A top female agent goes missing after the German Head of Espionage fails to monitor her properly

    Director: Maurice Murphy

    Writer: Ken Hoare, Mike Sharland