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Author : Richard Webber
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780007237302
The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic. ‘Do you reckon I’m in love with Mrs. Batty, or is it just sex?’ Compo
Author : Richard Webber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : English wit and humor
ISBN : OCLC:1194431684
Author : Andrew Vine
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781845136536
An insider’s look at story behind the longest running situation comedy in British television history. Quite simply, Last of the Summer Wine is the longest-running comedy programme in the world. It premiered thirty-seven years ago, in 1973, and, after thirty-one series it finally came to an end—even though all its original protagonists—Compo, Foggy, even Nora Batty—are now dead. Remarkably, for a series of such longevity and international appeal, it is all about elderly people, has little action or plot, and is set and filmed in and around the small Yorkshire town of Holmfirth. Now, Andrew Vine, the deputy editor of Yorkshire’s daily newspaper, has written the definitive history of this television phenomenon. It covers the show’s inauspicious beginnings, with low ratings, its endless reinvention as participants like Bill Owen, Michael Bates, Brian Wilde and Kathy Staff retired or died, the appearance of a string of guest stars from John Cleese and Norman Wisdom to Thora Hird and Russ Abbott (both of whom soon found themselves fixtures in the cast), and the ingenious plot contrivances as the protagonists became too old and frail to attempt any of the slapstick stunts with runaway prams—indeed any outdoor action. The town of Holmfirth is now a year-round tourist attraction, and the endless availability of the show via streaming, ensures that Last of the Summer Wine, and the book it inspired, will live on for generations of fans.
Author : Morris Bright,Robert Ross
Publisher : Bbc Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0563551518
Roy Clarke's rural tales of three bumbling, elderly eccentrics have been entertaining audiences for over 25 years. In this tribute, the authors retrace the history of the hugely successful TV series, including interviews with the regular stars, and disclosing the some behind-the-scenes secrets.
Author : Miles Eaton
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798643827979
IN THIS AFFECTIONATE TRIBUTE TO THE HUGELY POPULAR AND MUCH-MISSED BBC TV COMEDY SERIES "THE LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE", AUTHOR MILES EATON TAKES US ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE MAKING OF THE SITCOM AND THE LOCATIONS WHERE IT WAS FILMED. HE ALSO WRITES ABOUT MANY OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE MAKING, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF CAST AND CREW. FEATURING ORIGINAL INTERVIEWS AND DRAWING UPON PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, THIS BOOK IS A MUST NOT JUST FOR FANS OF "LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE", BUT ALSO ANYONE INTERESTED IN TELEVISION COMEDY AND HOW IT IS BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Comedy programs
ISBN : OCLC:1422902012
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Goon show (Radio program)
ISBN : 0722160747
Author : Morris Bright,Robert Ross
Publisher : BBC Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Last of the Summer wine (Television program)
ISBN : 0563534451
This book is a tribute to the long-running sitcom "Last of the Summer Wine." It contains interviews with the show's major stars, and recalls the numerous guest stars that have been featured over the years, from John Cleese to Kate Robbins. There is a guide to every single show since 1973 and archive photographs that provide a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Author : Andrew Vine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Last of the summer wine (Television program)
ISBN : 0857144804
The last of the summer wine is the longest-running comedy series in the world; spanning 37 years and 295 episodes. It grew from uncertain beginnings to become Britain's favourite sitcom. At its peak, a third of the population watched it. It told the story of three elderly adolescents getting up to mischief in the Yorkshire countryside.
Author : Kathy Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 034069470X
Kathy Staff's part as Nora Batty in The Last of the Summer Wine has made her a household name. Now Kathy reveals the person behind the character with the curlers and wrinkled stockings, including her faith and involvement in her local church.
Author : Robert Ross
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781783529193
In this long overdue and affectionate salute, celebrated comedy historian Robert Ross pays tribute to some of the finest, funniest and most fascinating names in comedy from both sides of the Atlantic. Monty Python’s Terry Jones wrote the foreword. With the passionate input of such comics as Tim Brooke-Taylor, Hattie Hayridge, Roy Hudd, Michael Palin, Ross Noble, Chris Addison and Bernard Cribbins, Ross honours these legends of humor who, for a variety of reasons, didn't quite reach the heady heights of stardom or, once they had, couldn't cope with the pressures. Whether it is a favorite from the distant smoke- and ale-stained world of the Music Hall like the great George Robey, or the downbeat poetry of Hovis Presley, who dropped disenchanted bombs on the late 1990s, Forgotten Heroes of Comedy will finally elevate them to the Hall of Fame where they belong. Forgotten, no longer. UK Joe Baker UK Eric Barker UK Alfie Bass UK Michael Bates India (to English parents) David Battley UK Michael Bentine UK Harold Berens UK Wilie Best USA Alec Bregonzi UK Michael Ward UK Douglas Byng UK Marti Caine UK Esma Cannon Australia (but moved to UK) Patrick Cargill UK Jimmy Clitheroe UK Danny Ross UK Billy Dainty UK Janet Davies UK Florence Desmond UK Jerry Desmonde UK Eddie Leslie UK Maidie Dickson UK Charlie Drake UK Jimmy Edwards UK Gus Elen UK Ray Ellington UK Dick Emery UK Pierre Etaix France Barry Evans UK Mario Fabrizi UK Doug Fisher UK Ronald Frankau UK Leslie Fuller UK Dustin Gee UK Peter Glaze UK Tommy Godfrey UK Harry Locke UK Ken Goodwin UK Bernard Gorcey Russia (died USA) Bert Gordon USA Monsewer' Eddie Gray UK Raymond Griffith USA Deryck Guyler UK Brian Hall UK Lloyd Hamilton USA Arthur Haynes UK Richard Hearne UK Dickie Henderson UK Gerard Hoffnung Germany (died UK) Shemp Howard USA Nat Jackley UK Rex Jameson UK Spike Jones USA John Junkin UK Dave King UK Roy Kinnear UK Dennis Kirkland UK Patsy Knox USA Debbie Linden UK Hugh Lloyd UK Malcolm McFee UK Moore Marriott UK Graham Moffatt UK Ray Martine UK Zeppo Marx USA Glenn Melvyn UK Eric Merriman UK Christopher Mitchell UK Albert Modley UK Robert Moreton UK Gladys Morgan UK Lily Morris UK Richard Murdoch UK Tom E. Murray USA David Nixon UK Larry Noble UK Ole Olsen USA Chic Johnson USA Ken Platt UK Sandy Powell UK Vince Powell UK Hovis Presley UK Cardew Robinson UK Joe E. Ross USA Patsy Rowlands UK Derek Roy UK Derek Royle UK Leslie Sarony UK Larry Semon USA Ronald Shiner UK Johnnie Silver USA Dennis Spicer UK Larry Stephens UK Jake Thackray UK Thelma Todd USA Jack Train UK Karl Valentin Germany Liesl Karlstadt Germany Norman Vaughan UK Tom Walls UK Ralph Lynn UK Elsie and Doris Waters UK Rita Webb UK John Wells UK George and Kenneth Western UK Gordon Wharmby UK Bert Wheeler USA Robert Woolsey USA Albert Whelan Australia (died UK) Robb Wilton UK Mike and Bernie Winters UK Georgie Wood UK Dolly Harmer UK Harry Worth UK Mario Zampi Italy (died UK)
Author : Ben Wharton
Publisher : epubli
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783758453571
With its gentle humour, bumbling escapades, and endearing charm, Last of the Summer Wine became a cultural phenomenon around the globe. Step into the picturesque Yorkshire countryside and prepare for a delightful exploration of this long-running and iconic sitcom. This book is a treasure trove of fascinating trivia about the show that captured the hearts of millions. So grab a cup of tea and a sticky bun, sit back, and immerse yourself in 1000 facts all about one of television's most beloved shows.
Author : Richard Webber
Publisher : Random House
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781407089355
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 Corbett, 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. Beyond his performances on the stage and screen, Barker was also an accomplished comedy writer, providing many of the sketches and songs for The Two Ronnies and contributing material to a number of other television and radio shows. And despite his retirement he retained pole position in the public's affection, returning to the screen in 1999 to team up with his erstwhile comedy partner and great friend Ronnie Corbett for a Two Ronnies night on BBC1, followed by a BAFTA tribute in 2004 and a final appearance on television in 2005 on The Two Ronnies Christmas Sketchbook. 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.
Author : Peter Sallis
Publisher : Orion
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781409105725
The autobiography of Peter Sallis, the brilliant actor best known for his roles as the voice of Wallace and as Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine For more than 30 years, Peter Sallis has played Clegg in 'Last of the Summer Wine', the world's longest-running sitcom. With his dry, cynical wit and cautious nature, Clegg has been taken to the hearts of the nation. Now the man behind this creation, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, is telling his story. From his early days in the RAF in the Second World War, through an extraordinary theatrical career that saw him perform alongside the likes of Joan Collins, John Gielgud and Orson Welles, to the fame that came to him late in his career, Peter Sallis has a wonderful, heartwarming story to tell. Packed with brilliant stories and amusing anecdotes, this is a memoir that will appeal to Peter Sallis's millions of fans, as he looks back over his career with a warm glow of nostalgia.
Author : Roger Barker
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783755414889
Britain is famous for its sitcoms. Many have been been made and numerous sitcoms are regarded as all time classic British television shows. In the past sitcoms were ubiquitous on television - particularly in the 1970s - making up a key part of programme schedules. In later years sitcoms have become rarer, but are still shown. It is common for comedies today to have a modern take on the sitcom and have no laughter track and be almost like a comedy drama. What are the greatest British sitcoms? This is a subjective opinion as people have different senses of humour; this book is the author's opinion, taking into account some other factors such as impact on popular culture, production values and so forth. There is a consensus on the best British sitcoms. These appear on greatest sitcom lists, or a critically acclaimed today. Another way to determine to the British sitcom can be to note which old sitcoms are repeated on British television channels. Hopefully this book will be of interest to those interested in British sitcoms and comedy and hopefully the reader will be introduced to some new comedy classics.