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.

Cast & crew

Ronnie Barker

Creator

M

Mike Stephens

Director

Ronnie Barker

Clarence

Josephine Tewson

Jane Travers

Phyllida Law

Mrs. Vaile

Julia Deakin

Angela

J

Jonathan Stratt

Albert

S

Steve Whyment

Delivery Boy

Richard Caldicot

Cinema Manager

A

Ann Rye

Vicar's Wife

G

George Ballantine

Man at Bus Stop

G

Gwen Nelson

Mrs. Titheridge

Damaris Hayman

Miss Hardacre

B

Brigid Mackay

Countrywoman

Seasons

6 episodes

Season 11988 · 6 episodes