Clarence (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1988, Clarence is a comedy series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Clarence stars Ronnie Barker as Clarence, Josephine Tewson as Jane Travers, Phyllida Law as Mrs. Vaile and Julia Deakin as Angela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Clarence has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clarence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clarence tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clarence (1988)?
- In GB, Clarence is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Clarence worth watching?
- Clarence holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Clarence?
- Clarence stars Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson, Phyllida Law, Julia Deakin and Jonathan Stratt.
- When was Clarence released?
- Clarence was released in 1988.