Pint-sized British comedian Ronnie Corbett, who has died aged 85, was known for his witty one-liners.

They cropped up throughout his decades on British TV, including in The Two Ronnies, his satirical sketch show with comedic partner Ronnie Barker enjoyed by millions in the 1970s and 80s.

Here are 10 of the best, with a few of his skits thrown in for good measure.

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"All those who believe in psychokinesis raise my right hand."

"French wine growers fear that this year's vintage may be entirely spoiled due to the grape treaders' sit-in."

"There was a fire at the main Inland Revenue office in London today, but it was put out before any serious good was done."

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"A cement mixer collided with a prison van on the Kingston by-pass. Motorists are asked to be on the look-out for 16 hardened criminals."

"We've just heard that in the English Channel, a ship carrying red paint has collided with a ship carrying purple paint. It is believed that both crews have been marooned.

"It was revealed in a government survey published today that the Prime Minister is doing the work of two men, Laurel and Hardy."

"This is a message for seven honeymoon couples in a hotel in Peebles: Breakfast was served three days ago."

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"We'll be talking to a car designer who's crossed a Toyota with Quasimodo and come up with the Hatchback of Notre Dame

"My wife tries not to bring out the beast in me – she's afraid of mice."

"We will be talking to an out of work contortionist who says he can no longer make ends meet."

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