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The Rough Guide to British Cult Comedy 1

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Book: Paperback | 6.61 x 5.94in | 304 pages | ISBN 9781843536185 | 04 Dec 2006 | Rough Guides | Adult
The Rough Guide to British Cult Comedy 1
he Rough Guide to British Cult Comedy is the ultimate guide to live andtelevision comedy in Britain from the 1960s to the present day. FromSpike Milligan to Victoria Wood, this book profiles fifty of the mostinfluential cult comedy icons and discovers how they became householdnames. Throughout the book there are tips from comedians and industryinsiders, with a mix of amusing anecdotes and practical suggestions forwriting and performing your own live show. The guide reviews the topcult comedy on TV and in the movies, with a detailed focus on whatinspired them and what they in turn inspired. Comedy Storieslooks at the highs and lows of performing live comedy with tales of therowdiest hecklers and strangest audiences. The book comes complete witha round up of the best dvds, books and comic websites available.


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