British TV Comedies Cultural Concepts, Contexts and Controversies /

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 cultura...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Kamm, J��rgen, Neumann, Birgit
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016
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Summary: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
Physical Description:1 online resource (400 p.) online resource
ISBN:9781137552952
9781349555185