The comic genius and over-the-top hilarity of British sitcoms have attracted cult following among American viewers. This book celebrates some of the finest British situation comedies to cross the Atlantic and grace American airways. Arranged chronologically by original broadcast dates, the book, illustrated throughout with photographs of memorable scenes and casts, describes those programmes noted for their superior quality, creativity, and popularity, including Fawlty Towers , Are You Being Served? , The Young Ones , Keeping Up Appearances , Absolutely Fabulous and many more. In addition, the writers, producers and actors who worked to create these series share their favourite stories about the shows. On both public television and cable networks, British sitcoms have become a welcome treat in the American viewer's diet, and this book offers a guide to the development, production and success of these exports.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN-13
9780878331604
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95562648
Product Key Features
Book Title
Best of the Britcoms: from Fawlty Towers to Absolutely Fabulous
Author
Garry Berman
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
278mm
Item Width
215mm
Item Weight
454g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Garry Berman
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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