British TV Comedies: Cultural Concepts, Contexts and Controversies
Juergen Kamm (editor-in-chief), Birgit Neumann (editor-in-chief), Ken McGregor (editor-in-chief), Frank Klepner (editor-in-chief)
Paperback Published on: 31/12/2013
Price: £68.00
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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.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
- ISBN: 9781349555185
- Number of pages: 363
- Dimensions: 216 x 140 mm
- Languages: English
