Person: Ronnie Barker

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Glenmore Stores: A hidden gem in Cork's east. Pics: Eddie O'Hare

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'A hidden gem': Rural Cork store sees bump in business during hard times

It's an ill wind that blows no good and there's a fine breeze flowing into some rural shops which are experiencing an explosion in business.

world

'Never again' - Families of British soldiers killed in Iraq war react to Chilcot report

world

Ronnie Corbett funeral: ‘All that remains is echoes of laughter’

world

Friends and fans say ‘goodnight’ to comedy great Ronnie Corbett

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Sunday's TV tips

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St Stephen's Day TV tips

Python’s Cleese tops poll as most influential comic

Fawlty Towers actor John Cleese has been named the most influential British comedy star of all time.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Jason to film 'Still Open All Hours' in August

David Jason will film a new series of 'Still Open All Hours' in August.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2014

Ronnie Corbett treated for chest pains

Comedian Ronnie Corbett was rushed to hospital last week suffering from chest pains, his wife said.

Sun, 16 Mar, 2014

Tributes pour in after death of ‘fearsome interviewer’ Frost

Tributes have been pouring in for “peerless broadcaster” David Frost who died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 74.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

Corbett tells of Priory visit

Comic Ronnie Corbett has revealed he was sent to the Priory clinic to see a psychiatrist because of fears over his health.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2012

BBC 'wins UK ratings war'

The BBC was today claiming victory in the UK's Christmas Day TV viewing battle with eight of the top 10 most-watched shows.

Sun, 26 Dec, 2010

Ross leaves Beeb with 'fond memories and gratitude'

Jonathan Ross bowed out from his long-running BBC Radio 2 show today declaring he would be leaving with “nothing but fond memories and gratitude”.

Sat, 17 Jul, 2010

BBC apologises for foul-mouthed comment about Corbett

A BBC executive has apologised "unreservedly" to Ronnie Corbett after he made a foul-mouthed reference to the veteran star to staff.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2010

Black and white and red all over

HARD to know why such a loyal servant as Shay Given should be on the way out of his beloved Newcastle.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2009

Brand dedicates comedy award to Ross

Russell Brand last night dedicated his British Comedy Award to Jonathan Ross - who pulled out of hosting the show after the pair's lewd phone calls to Andrew Sachs.

Sun, 07 Dec, 2008

Comic Kay to meet Doctor Who

Peter Kay is to appear in Doctor Who, it was announced today.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2006

Paltrow falls for British comedy

Gwyneth Paltrow considers herself an honorary Brit after two years living in London - she's even become a fan of cult vintage British comedy.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2006

Little Britain takes comedy accolade

Little Britain scooped Ricky Gervais’ Extras to Best TV Comedy of 2005 at the 16th annual British Comedy Awards.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2005

Writing award to commemorate Barker

Ronnie Barker is to be commemorated at the British Comedy Awards with a prize named in his honour.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2005

Playing it straight

A MAGNIFICENT portrayal of Winston Churchill by Albert Finney showed the great man in his morning bath with his personal valet testing the temperature of the water.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2005

Ronnie leads tributes to comedy giant Ronnie

THE entertainment world yesterday paid tribute to comedy giant Ronnie Barker following his death at the age of 76.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2005

TV comedy giant Ronnie Barker dies

The entertainment world today paid tribute to comedy giant Ronnie Barker following his death at the age of 76.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2005

Top novelist to appear at Foyle Film Festival

A Belfast novelist who scooped an award for his first venture into movie-making has been lined up for an appearance at the Foyle Film Festival.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2004

Two Ronnies to return to TV

Veteran funnymen The Two Ronnies are returning to the nation’s television screens with a new series after 17 years, the BBC confirmed.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2004