Clarence

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1988-01-04

Last Air Date: 1988-03-01

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Ronnie Barker

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Ronnie Barker as Clarence
Josephine Tewson as Jane Travers
Phyllida Law as Mrs. Vaile
Julia Deakin as Angela
Jonathan Stratt as Albert
Steve Whyment as Delivery Boy
Richard Caldicot as Cinema Manager
Ann Rye as Vicar's Wife
George Ballantine as Man at Bus Stop
Gwen Nelson as Mrs. Titheridge

Seasons

Season 1 (1988)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (1988-01-04)

Coronation Day: 12 May 1937. While the rest of the nation celebrates, Clarence Sale continues his removals business. He enlists the help of ladies' maid, Jane Travers, a move which changes his life
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (1988-01-11)

After a marriage proposal from Clarence, Travers decides it may be advisable to have a trial period living together first. They leave London for the Oxfordshire countryside.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (1988-01-18)

Clarence and Travers continue their trial period living together in the Oxfordshire countryside. A chance meeting with the vicar's wife opens up new opportunities for Clarence to test his removal skills.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (1988-01-25)

Travers is determined not to rush into marriage with Clarence. As they settle into their cottage in the Oxfordshire countryside she decides that keeping chickens might be a good idea. Clarence sets about rebuilding the run.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (1988-03-01)

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.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (1988-02-08)

Clarence is beginning to get frustrated, not only by the bolster which separates him and Travers in bed, but by her lack of decision about marriage. They both find work at a big house in the village and Clarence decides on a walk in the country.