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Comedian Ronnie Barker, 1929-2005 (3 clips)

TV comedy actor Ronnie Barker, who starred in"Porridge" and"The Two Ronnies", has died aged 76. One of the most loved and respected comedy performers of his generation, he was best known as one half of a double act with Ronnie Corbett. But he also proved himself as an outstanding sitcom actor and script writer, winning four Bafta TV awards. More clips: Giant of TV comedy Barker dies, 76 on RTÉ"One News"; and Comedy legend Ronnie Barker dies at 76 on ABC Australia"PM".
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