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Morecambe and Wise Treasures

Author : Gary Morecambe
Publisher : Carlton Books
ISBN 13 : 9781780973982
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Morecambe and Wise Treasures written by Gary Morecambe and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 40 years, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise epitomized the best of British comedy. Beginning their iconic partnership in 1941, they graced stages all over the UK, and moved from radio to TV screen, where they became a staple for family audiences with their famous star-studded Christmas shows, garnering viewing figures as high as 23 million. Many of their routines and sketches are now ingrained on the British memory--from dance routines with the likes of Angela Rippon and Shirley Bassey, to ironic moments in the "plays what Ernie wrote" that featured the likes of Vanessa Redgrave, Penelope Keith, and Peter Cushing, and celebrated encounters with great performers from all corners of the arts, such as Andre Previn. The term "comic genius" can be overused, but never when describing these two. Morecambe & Wise left a legacy that has influenced successive generations from Ben Elton to Miranda Hart, and this delightful book brings their story to life through the inclusion of 20 facsimile documents, many of which have never been seen before.

The Treasures of Morecambe & Wise

Author : Gary Morecambe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book The Treasures of Morecambe & Wise written by Gary Morecambe and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Shakespeare and Sexuality in the Comedy of Morecambe & Wise

Author : Stephen Hamrick
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030339580
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis Shakespeare and Sexuality in the Comedy of Morecambe & Wise by : Stephen Hamrick

Download or read book Shakespeare and Sexuality in the Comedy of Morecambe & Wise written by Stephen Hamrick and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contextualizing the duo’s work within British comedy, Shakespeare criticism, the history of sexuality, and their own historical moment, this book offers the first sustained analysis of the 20th Century’s most successful double-act. Over the course of a forty-four-year career (1940-1984), Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise appropriated snippets of verse, scenes, and other elements from seventeen of Shakespeare’s plays more than one-hundred-and-fifty times. Fashioning a kinder, more inclusive world, they deployed a vast array of elements connected to Shakespeare, his life, and institutions. Rejecting claims that they offer only nostalgic escapism, Hamrick analyses their work within contemporary contexts, including their engagement with many forms and genres, including Variety, the heritage industry, journalism, and more. ‘The Boys’ deploy Shakespeare to work through issues of class, sexuality, and violence. Lesbianism, drag, gay marriage, and a queer aesthetics emerge, helping to normalize homosexuality and complicate masculinity in the ‘permissive’ 1960s.

Graham Kennedy Treasures

Author : Mike McColl-Jones
Publisher : The Miegunyah Press
ISBN 13 : 0522855458
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (228 download)

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Download or read book Graham Kennedy Treasures written by Mike McColl-Jones and published by The Miegunyah Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Author Mike McColl-Jones worked alongside Graham Kennedy for almost 20 years, churning out jokes and scripts for the popular television show, In Melbourne Tonight. McColl-Jones is a veteran comedy writer for Australian television; writing not only for Kennedy, but for stars such as Don Lane and Bert Newton. Rather than simply being a biography of the man known as, ‘The King’, this is an insight into how Kennedy’s colleagues felt about him. ‘It is the private Graham Kennedy’. It includes Kennedy’s struggles as a child-the atypical upbringing, the uncertainty of his father going to war and his passion to be a radio presenter. The book shows what a remarkable person Graham Kennedy was in his time."--Publisher details.

Morecambe and Wise (Text Only)

Author : Graham McCann
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 000818755X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Morecambe and Wise (Text Only) written by Graham McCann and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dual biography of the great British comedy double-act and the rise and fall of mass audience television by the respected biographer of Cary Grant .

Eddie Braben’s Morecambe and Wise Book

Author : Eddie Braben
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1448142024
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book Eddie Braben’s Morecambe and Wise Book written by Eddie Braben and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a brand new introduction by Eddie Braben and including never-before-seen material Morecambe and Wise charmed a nation for decades and at their height commanded TV audiences that could only be matched by the moon landings and the 1966 World Cup final. Often called the third member of Morecambe and Wise, the late Eddie Braben was the quiet genius behind their best-loved jokes. Here, collected together for the first time, is a celebration of the finest repartee Braben ever penned for them - the banter between Eric and Little Ern, lines from those horrendous plays what Ernie wrote, and the unforgettable celebrity encounters with such names as Glenda Jackson, Andre Previn and, of course, Des O'Connor. The perfect Christmas stocking-filler for Eric and Ernie fans young and old. Ernie: Can you remember the first words you spoke in the theatre? Eric: I'll never forget them. How could I? 'This way, please! Programmes!...' After a couple of months came my big break. That great Shakespearian actor and dance band leader, Sir Lawrence Olivier came to the theatre. Ernie: What happened? Eric: He came up to me. My heart stopped. He said, ' Young man, have you read any of Shakespeare's plays?' Ernie: What did you say? Eric: I said, 'Only two of them.' He said, 'Which ones?' I said, 'Romeo and Juliet.' So he put me in his next play. Ernie: What was it about? Eric: It was about thirty minutes too long.

Stuff Brits Like

Author : Fraser McAlpine
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0425278417
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Stuff Brits Like written by Fraser McAlpine and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re looking for the best biscuit to dunk in your tea, the ideal temperature at which to serve real ale or the perfect pasty for your trip to the seaside, you either A) Have been desperately seeking a book exactly like this one or, B) Have secretly become British without realizing it. If you chose A, congratulations, you are an Anglophile! And, if you chose B, don’t panic. With the help of Stuff Brits Like, you will soon discover the joy of these and many more delightful British peculiarities and can develop an upper lip as stiff as any you’ve seen on Downton Abbey. British native Fraser McAlpine set out to do for his countrymen what Stuff Parisians Like did for their neighbors across the channel—offering a guide to their particular tastes and eccentricities with all the cheeky wit you might expect from the people who gave you Noël Coward and Eddie Izzard. You may know to say football instead of soccer and crisps instead of chips. You may even know why taking the piss is more fun and less unsanitary than it sounds. But with Stuff Brits Like, you’ll be ready for the next pub quiz in no time.

Little Ern

Author : Robert Sellers
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0283071575
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Little Ern written by Robert Sellers and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-10-07 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's the man with short fat hairy legs who kept us laughing for decades, his comic timing sparking perfectly with the genius of his partner Eric Morecambe. Yet little has been known about Ernie's amazing story, until now. Little Ern! takes us from Ernie's childhood in Leeds, where he supported his family by performing on stage, to being left to fend for himself in London at thirteen, a star in the making. We see his friendship with the young comic Eric grow when they toured the theatres of war-torn Britain as teenagers, and discover how their double-act evolved. They survived numerous setbacks on the road to television stardom - and we learn the impact fame had on their lives and friendship. Fully exploring the crucial contribution he made to the act, this charming biography reminds us why Ernie Wise deserves his place in the pantheon of comedy greats.

Standing in Line

Author : Ben Chatfield
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1785314165
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Standing in Line written by Ben Chatfield and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Told through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy becoming a 39-year-old man, this book is a love letter both to Wimbledon and to the wonder of British summertime. Watching the Championships is a national pastime, and this book is full of the ups and downs out on court, as well as the memorable pop-cultural moments off it. It is set against the desperate wait for a British Gentlemen's champion, viewed against the global reality show Wimbledon has become-transcending sport and class, yet still embracing tradition. Illustrated with drawings from renowned artist and author Zebedee Helm, the book observes both the changing world around us and the behavior of the half-million fans who cram themselves into this leafy corner of London for two weeks every year. Standing in Line is a joyful, gently nostalgic read for anyone who has found themselves gazing for hours on end at coverage of Wimbledon.

Cooperman!

Author : Ian Carroll
Publisher : Fonthill Media
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cooperman! written by Ian Carroll and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2018-11-10 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cooperman! The Life of Tommy Cooper is a hilarious look at one of Britain's best-loved comedians. For almost four decades, Tommy Cooper was the most popular entertainer in the country, and certainly the most imitated. This is the story of the man and his magic, his life, and his times. This volume contains hundreds of his favourite jokes, tricks, and sketches, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from his friends, family, and fellow artistes. This entertaining and informative account provides an insight into the fun and humour of Tommy Cooper. It is intended as genial aide-memoire to remind fans why they loved this British comedy giant. Cooperman! is an authorised biography, presented with the blessing of Cooper's family and estate. Ian Carroll is a co-writer and creator of `Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show', a theatrical play currently touring across the UK to both critical and audience acclaim.

Top of the Pops 50th Anniversary

Author : Patrick Humphries
Publisher : McNidder and Grace Limited
ISBN 13 : 085716063X
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (571 download)

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Download or read book Top of the Pops 50th Anniversary written by Patrick Humphries and published by McNidder and Grace Limited. This book was released on 2013-11-28 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'It's Number One... it's Top Of The Pops', for every generation from 1964, until the show ended in 2006, that was the sentence every young television viewer sat down to hear. At its peak, a quarter of the UKs entire population was watching. 'Top Of The Pops' was the pivotal pop television programme over its 2,000 weekly episodes, the programme gave peak airtime to every act, from The Beatles to Beyonce... from Cream to Coldplay... from Pink Floyd to Pink! From its humble beginnings in 1964 from a disused church through to the programme's pan-global appeal in the 1990s, 'Top Of The Pops' became synonymous with the best in pop television. This book tells the incredible story of 'Top of the Pops'. It is not just the story of a long-running television programme. The story of 'Top of the Pops' is the story of British popular music. It is a shadow history of British rock & roll, and beyond. It is the story of how a 6-week show turned into a pan-global phenomenon and how for 40 years, 'Top of the Pops' was a British institution. With a span of nearly half a century, there are so many highlights: The Beatles only live appearance, in 1966, promoting Paperback Writer... the Who getting banned... the first colour edition in 1969... David Bowie's breakthrough performance of Starman in 1972... Nirvana's chaotic 1991 appearance promoting Smells Like Teen Spirit... the Blur versus Oasis battle... Justin Timberlake playing bass with the Flaming Lips in 2003... 'Top Of The Pops II' was launched in 1994, bringing the programme to a whole new audience. Around the same time, the BBC licensed the 'Top Of The Pops' brand to over 90 countries, with an estimated audience of 100 million. Though it ceased broadcasting in 2006, thanks to the internet, compilation CDs; and repeated viewing on BBC4... 'Top Of The Pops' lives on.

On Location

Author : Peter Naldrett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1844866319
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (448 download)

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Download or read book On Location written by Peter Naldrett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-22 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For popular-culture vultures, there really is no better guide to Britain's best TV and film locations than On Location. With their historical charm, scenic beauty and diverse cities, the United Kingdom and Ireland have proved to be popular backdrops for film and TV directors over the decades. Whether it be the period piece Bridgerton, the gritty drama Game of Thrones, the adrenaline-fuelled Mission: Impossible series or the sci-fi trailblazer Doctor Who, the UK and Ireland have been on hand to lend buildings, countryside and natural features to some of the most gripping on-screen moments. On Location presents some of the finest destinations around the British Isles to appear in cinema and on TV, and details exactly how you can go about visiting them. Attractions range from London's bustling city centre, home to many James Bond movies, to secluded stately homes that have hosted elaborate productions of Pride and Prejudice, and offbeat urban buildings featured in well-loved shows such as Only Fools and Horses and The Young Ones. Featuring over 100 TV shows and blockbuster films, this guidebook is sure to keep even the most obsessive film buff occupied for years.

The A to Z of Australian Radio and Television

Author : Albert Moran
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810870223
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Australian Radio and Television written by Albert Moran and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-08-04 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australians have become increasingly visible outside of the country as speakers and actors in radio and television, their media moguls have frequently bought up foreign companies, and people around the world have been able to enjoy such Australian productions as The Flying Doctors, Neighbours, and Kath and Kim. The origins, early development, and later adaptations of radio and television show how Australia has gone from being a minor and rather parochial player to being a significant part of the international scene. The A to Z of Australian Radio and Television provides essential facts and information concerning the Australian radio and television industry. This is accomplished through the use of a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on directors, producers, writers, actors, television and radio series, and television and radio stations.

Only When I Laugh: My Autobiography

Author : Paul Merton
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1448146305
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book Only When I Laugh: My Autobiography written by Paul Merton and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for his intelligent and often surreal humour, Paul Merton’s weekly appearances on BBC1’s Have I Got News For You – as well as Radio 4’s Just A Minute and his travel documentaries – have seen him become an artfully rebellious fixture in our lives for over 25 years. He also has a real story to tell. In ONLY WHEN I LAUGH, his rich and beautifully-observed autobiography, Paul takes us on an evocative journey from his working-class Fulham childhood to the present day. Whether writing about school days, his run-ins with the nuns and other pupils; his disastrous first confession; his meatpacking job; taking acid; leaving home to live in bedsit; his early brushes with the opposite sex – and not forgetting his repeated attempts to break into the world of comedy – Paul’s writing is always funny, poignant and revealing. And when his star finally ascends in the atmospherically drawn 1980s alternative cabaret scene there is a sense of excitement, energy, camaraderie, momentum and dramatic impending success... ...And then CRASH! In an unflinching and brilliantly written section that defines the book, we experience the disorienting and terrifying sustained manic episode that he suffered which landed him in a psychiatric hospital. These, and other tougher moments, are written about candidly and with sensitivity and honesty. Yet throughout ONLY WHEN I LAUGH, Paul Merton succeeds in telling his life story entertainingly, with warmth, humour and a big bucket load of wit. Ultimately uplifting, it is the story of a fascinating life, brilliantly told – and one of the best memoirs of the year.

Do You Think That's Wise?

Author : Graham McCann
Publisher : Aurum
ISBN 13 : 1845136527
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (451 download)

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Download or read book Do You Think That's Wise? written by Graham McCann and published by Aurum. This book was released on 2010-09-25 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known for Dad’s Army, in which his Sergeant Wilson played the languid, rakish foil to Arthur Lowe’s pompous, chippy Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier was one of Britain’s favourite and most recognisable character actors. The epitome of insouciance and languor on screen, in real life this charming, quietly-spoken bon viveur was plagued by private turmoil and heartbreak. Married three times, he saw his first wife succumb to alcoholism, his second – the comedy diva Hattie Jacques – move her lover into the family home, and his third enjoy a passionate dalliance with troubled comic Tony Hancock. As Graham McCann reveals in this fully authorised and moving biography, as an actor John Le Mesurier was a key ingredient in the success of Britain’s greatest sitcom, but as a man he was far more courageous than Sergeant Wilson was ever meant to be.

TV Guide

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 818 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book TV Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1982-02 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Jennifer Saunders - The Unauthorised Biography of the Absolutely Fabulous Star

Author : Jacky Hyams
Publisher : Metro Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782190848
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Jennifer Saunders - The Unauthorised Biography of the Absolutely Fabulous Star written by Jacky Hyams and published by Metro Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-11 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jennifer Saunders is Britain's best-loved comedienne, screenwriter and actress. For the first time, author Jacky Hyams reveals the story behind Jennifer's rise to fame, her successful career as the Queen of Comedy and the highs and lows of her remarkable life. Born in 1958 in Sleaford, Jennifer's mother was a biology teacher and her father was a pilot in the Royal Air Force. In 1977 she attended the Central School of Speech and Drama where she met her comedy partner Dawn French. After graduating, Jennifer began her career at The Comedy Store in London, and it was during this time she was to meet comedian, actor and writer Adrian Edmondson, who she would later marry. In July 2010 Jennifer was to face her toughest challenge, after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Since her diagnosis she has made a full recovery. This is Jennifer's full, unauthorised story.