British TV Comedies: Cultural Concepts, Contexts and Controversies

Kamm, Juergen

1st ed. 2016

Hardback (16 Nov 2015)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This collection offers an overview of British TV comedies, ranging from the beginnings of sitcoms in the 1950s to the current boom of 'Britcoms'. It provides in-depth analyses of major comedies, systematically addressing their generic properties, filmic history, humour politics and cultural impact.

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Book information

ISBN:	9781137552945
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:	16 Nov 2015
Edition:	1st ed. 2016
DEWEY:	791.456170941
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	363
Weight:	598g
Height:	224mm
Width:	146mm
Spine width:	26mm