This book presents a detailed journey through Britain's best-loved comedies. It contains information on each of the feature films, including moments to watch out for, little-known facts, dialogue gems, full cast lists, production details, and an informed critique on each of the films. There will be over 250 colour and b/w stills integrated in the book, including rare behind-the-scenes shots. Unique items such as annotated film scripts, film storyboards, momentos and original movie posters will also be reproduced in the book. Full biographies of the major players, including the great Kenneth Williams, Sid James, Charles Hawtrey, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Connor and Barbara Windsor will also be featured.

The Complete A-Z Of Everything Carry On

Humor & Entertainment

WEBBER, Richard

Humor

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

You can count the number of truly classic British sitcoms on one hand—well, perhaps two. But however many hands you use, Porridge will be one of the first programs to register for inclusion. Undoubtedly one of the real gems, the prison-based show starring the late Ronnie Barker as the recalcitrant yet loveable rascal, Fletcher, transcends the generations; like any other classic, it remains as accessible and funny today as it did when first aired in the 1970s. Including the pilot, transmitted a year before the first series hit the screen, 21 installments were made, attracting audiences of up to 20 million. Written by those prolific scribes Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, and brought to life by an estimable bunch of actors, headed by the great Ronnie B. as Fletch, a recidivist who spent most of his adult life behind bars, the sitcom quickly attracted plaudits and became a shining example of what good situation comedy is all about. This guide includes an overview of how Porridge was born and developed; a collection of classic quotes; snippets of info about the show, cast, etc.; the most memorable scenes in full; and a Porridge quiz.

Porridge: The Best Jokes, Gags and Scenes from a True British Comedy Classic (The Best of British Comedy)

Television

In the annals of British television, no finer example of classic comedy exists than Dad's Army, the Home Guard-based sitcom written by veteran writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Although they penned many other sterling programs, including Hi-De-Hi! and the underrated You Rang, M'Lord?, they'll forever be remembered for their brilliant wartime comedy spotlighting the antics of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard, led by the irascible and pompous Captain Mainwaring. Between 1968 and 1977, nine series and three Christmas specialstotalling 80 installmentswere screened, much to the delight of the millions of fans who tuned in; but the show's popularity has continued unabated and even today, four decades since the platoon marched onto the scene, it remains one of the golden offerings from the sitcom genre. This guide includes the historyan overview of how the show was born and developed; gags and catchphrasesa collection of classic quotes from the program; Did You Know?snippets of info about the show, cast, and more; favorite scenesthe most memorable scenes in full; and a Dad’s Army quiz.

Dad's Army: The Best Jokes, Gags and Scenes from a True British Comedy Classic (The Best of British Comedy)

Set and filmed in and around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, Last of the Summer Wine follows the adventures of three quirky pensioners and their equally unusual neighbors. A true British classic that appeals to all generations, it is Great Britain’s longest running comedy program. The line-up of the comedy trio has changed numerous times over the years, but the caliber of the family-friendly humor Roy Clarke creates has remained the same, and it’s as funny and eccentric now as it was in the first episodes he wrote over 25 years ago. The book includes: The History: an overview of how Last of the Summer Wine was born and developed; Gags and Catchphrases: a collection of classic quotes; Did You Know?: snippets of info about the show, cast, etc.; Favorite scenes: the most memorable scenes in full; and much, much more!

Last of the Summer Wine: The Best Scenes, Jokes and One-liners (The Best of British Comedy)

Fifty Years of Hancock's Half Hour

This is a full history of one of Britain’s best-loved comedy shows, featuring Tony Hancock, considered by many to be the finest comic actor of them all. With extracts from the shows, photographs and a full listing of the radio and TV episodes.

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Arrow

In August 1958, the very first Carry On film — a low-budget caper about the adventures of a bunch of dysfunctional national servicemen — was warmly received by British cinemagoers.Over the next twenty years, Rogers and Thomas churned out film after film to the delight of millions of fans around the world. Its seaside-postcard humour, ensemble acting and simple storylines became trademarks of the Carry On films, which have since become embedded in the public’s mind as British cinema classics. Fifty Years of Carry On is Richard Webber’s detailed history of the Carry On phenomenon.

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Remembering Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker was one of our most respected and best-loved comedy actors and here, in this fascinating biography, Richard Webber delves deep in to the heart of Barker's life and career, peppering his narrative with original and incisive memories from some of Barker's closest contemporaries, including Ronnie Corvette, Michael Palin, and Barry Cryer. Star of the much-adored comedy classics Porridge, The Two Ronnies—one of the most successful and long-running television comedy shows ever on British television—and Open All Hours, Ronnie Barker was universally admired by the public and industry insiders alike. From his early days writing for and performing skits on The Frost Report right up to his retirement in 1988, he lit up television screens across the country with his wonderful gift for comedy and his remarkable skill for character acting. Effortlessly funny, universally adored, and an actor and writer responsible for some of Britain's best-loved and most-respected comedy, Ronnie Barker was a true comedy legend. Here he's brought to the page in winning style as he's remembered by those who best loved and knew him. Include interviews with some of Barker's closest colleagues, including Ronnie Corbett, Dick Clement, and Ian La Frenais, Michael Palin, Barry Cryer, David Renwick, Josephine Tewson, and Lynda Baron.

Geodemographics, GIS and Neighbourhood Targeting

Geodemographic classification is ‘big business’ in the marketing and service sector industries, and in public policy there has also been a resurgence of interest in neighbourhood initiatives and targeting. As an increasing number of professionals realise the potential of geographic analysis for their business or organisation, there exists a timely gap in the market for a focussed book on geodemographics and GIS. 
Geodemographics: neighbourhood targeting and GIS provides both an introduction to and overview of the methods, theory and classification techniques that provide the foundation of neighbourhood analysis and commercial geodemographic products. Particular focus is given to the presentation and use of neighbourhood classification in GIS. <ul>
<li>Authored by leading marketing professionals and a prominent academic, this book presents methods, theory and classification techniques in a reader-friendly manner</li> <li>Supported by private and public sector case studies and vignettes</li> <li>The applied ‘how to’ sections will specifically appeal to the intended audience at work in business and service planning</li> <li>Includes information on the recent UK and US Census products and resulting neighbourhood classifications</li> </ul>

Geodemographics, GIS and Neighbourhood Targeting (Mastering GIS: Technol, Applications & Mgmnt)

Politics & Social Sciences

HARRIS, RICHARD

Sleight, Peter

Social Sciences

wiley

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

The Good Life is one of those mile-stone situation comedies. Richard Briers as Tom Good and his improbably perky wife Barbara - Felicity Kendal, the most famous recipient of the 'Rear of the Year' award - dig up their back and front gardens and go selfsufficient. March 2000 sees the 25th anniversary of the first showing of The Good Life. To mark the event we will publish this 'official' celebration book contributed to and endorsed by the writers Bob Larbey & John Esmonde - whose other success's include Please Sir and Ever Decreasing Circles - who have made available the original scripts and behind the scenes photographs as well as personal anecdotes. The book will review the history of programme including how the original idea was developed. There are character and main actor profiles, and first hand interviews with Felicity Kendal, Richard Briers and Penelope Keith. An important additional feature in the book are the stories of real people who were inspired by the programme to try 'The Good Life' for themselves. Finally, there will be an episode-by-episode guide including a cast-list, original transmission date and quotes and memories from special guests.

The Good Life

Orion Pub Co

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