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The Worm That Turned

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The Worm That Turned is a serialized comedy sketch from the 1980 season of the British television series 'The Two Ronnies'. Set in a dystopian, female-dominated version of Great Britain, the narrative explores a society where men are subservient and must wear traditionally feminine clothing. The serial features actress Diana Dors as the commanding officer of a police force tasked with hunting down rebellious males who defy the established matriarchal order.

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What is the premise of The Worm That Turned sketch from The Two Ronnies?

The sketch is set in a dystopian, female-dominated version of Great Britain where traditional gender roles are completely reversed. In this society, men are subservient and are legally required to wear traditionally feminine clothing.

Who starred in The Worm That Turned?

The sketch starred Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the eponymous duo of the British television series 'The Two Ronnies'. They played the male protagonists trying to survive and evade the strict female police state.

What year did The Worm That Turned originally air on television?

The serialized sketch originally aired during the 1980 season of 'The Two Ronnies'. It became one of the most memorable and frequently discussed segments from the show's entire run.

What genre of comedy does The Worm That Turned fall into?

It is primarily a dystopian comedy sketch that relies heavily on cross-dressing and gender-role reversal for its humor. It parodies totalitarian regimes by exaggerating the policing of gender norms in a mundane, domestic setting.

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