“Four Candles” is one of the most famous comedy sketches by the British duo, The Two Ronnies. The sketch humorously plays on homophones, as a customer enters a shop asking for “four candles,” but actually means “fork handles” (handles for garden forks). The clever wordplay and brilliant performances have cemented this sketch as a classic, beloved by audiences for its wit and timeless humor.

Absolutely! “Four Candles” is a masterclass in comedic timing and linguistic wordplay.

Ronnie Barker’s perfectly confused shopkeeper and Ronnie Corbett’s deadpan delivery create a hilarious back-and-forth that builds with each misheard item—like “plugs” (which kind?) or “o’s” (for a hoe, not the letter). It’s such a simple setup, yet it unfolds with brilliant precision.

What makes it so timeless is how universally relatable the confusion is—combined with the perfect chemistry between the two Ronnies. Even decades later, it still gets big laughs and stands as a shining example of British comedy at its finest.

Do you have a favorite moment or line from the sketch? Or are there any other classic Two Ronnies sketches you love just as much?