Clarence
Series Overview
Clarence is a 1988 BBC situation comedy starring Ronnie Barker and Josephine Tewson, written by Ronnie Barker under the pseudonym "Bob Ferris". It was Barker's final sitcom appearance before his retirement. Barker had previously faced some criticism over his employment of a stammer for comedic effect in Open All Hours. However, the slapstick potential of a short-sighted furniture shifter must have seemed irresistible. The series was inspired by The Removals Person by Hugh Leonard, an earlier programme in the 1971 LWT comedy series, Six Dates With Barker. The house of Jane Travers, which inspired the opening titles, is located on Malvern Road in Cheltenham.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
30 min per episode
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Mon, Jan 4, 1988
Ronnie BarkerLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Episode 5”
Clarence and Travers continue their trial period living together before deciding on marriage. Money is getting short and Clarence is forced to the labour exchange to find work.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Clarence trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-23
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Stephens
Ronnie Barker
Mike Stephens
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Stephens
Director
Mike Stephens
Producer
Ronnie Barker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Clarence about?
Clarence is a 1988 BBC situation comedy starring Ronnie Barker and Josephine Tewson, written by Ronnie Barker under the pseudonym "Bob Ferris". It was Barker's final sitcom appearance before his retirement. Barker had previously faced some criticism over his employment of a stammer for comedic effect in Open All Hours. However, the slapstick potential of a short-sighted furniture shifter must have seemed irresistible. The series was inspired by The Removals Person by Hugh Leonard, an earlier programme in the 1971 LWT comedy series, Six Dates With Barker. The house of Jane Travers, which inspired the opening titles, is located on Malvern Road in Cheltenham.
How many seasons does Clarence have?
Clarence comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Clarence?
Key cast members in Clarence include Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson.
Who created or directed Clarence?
Clarence was developed and directed by Mike Stephens.