Ronnie Barker's remarkable versatility as a performer can be traced back to his time in repertory theatre, where he was able to play a wide range of roles and develop his talent for accents, voices and verbal dexterity. It was during this time that he met Glenn Melvyn, who taught him how to stammer (something he would later use to great effect in the sitcom _Open All Hours (1973)_ ). Melvyn also gave Ronnie his break into television by offering him a role in "I'm Not Bothered" (1956) ...[Read Story]