British TV Comedies: Cultural Concepts, Contexts and Controversies

British TV Comedies: Cultural Concepts, Contexts and Controversies

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781137552945
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
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