Yes, Ronnie Barker was great! No one has mentioned Charlie Chaplin. I believe his influence on comedy will be around for generations to come. The greatest comedian I have ever seen - or will - is virtually unknown outside the busking scene, although he will never be forgotten by anyone lucky enough to have seen him working. Phil Free's influence is at work on other performers, who have never heard of him. I have never seen anyone who was so naturally funny and totally without malice.