British TV Comedies: Cultural Concepts, Contexts and Controversies

Kamm, Juergen; Neumann, Birgit

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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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-11-12

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137552945

DOI: 10.1057/9781137552952

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 363