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 cultural impact.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137552948
• ISBN13: 9781137552945
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 363 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"