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The behind - the - scenes story of one of the most successful and admired sitcoms of the 1980s In 1977 the BBC commissioned a new satirical sitcom set in Whitehall. Production of its first series was stalled, however, by the death throes of Jim Callaghan's Labour government and the 'Winter of Discontent', Auntie being unwilling to broadcast such an overtly political comedy until after the general election of 1979. That Yes Minister should have...

Men and women, young and old, lowbrows and highbrows - everybody used to watch The Morecambe & Wise Show. When the masses settled down to watch Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, the masses were, for once, massively entertained. Who cannot recall the sight of a high-kicking Angela Rippon, or of an agitated André Previn (Mr Preview according to Eric Morecambe) or of Glenda Jackson as Cleopatra wrestling with the words of Ernie Wise's immortal scri...

Graham McCann is the author of widely praised books on Dad's Army, Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses, Yes Minister and Morecambe and Wise.

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∗ This is new in paperback. ∗ This book is the first comprehensive discussion of the life and work of America′s finest comedian. ∗ The hardback sold extremely well, and was widely and favourably reviewed.

The ultimate biography of this ever-popular star and icon, from a young Cambridge don who has already made his name with a much praised biography of Marilyn Monroe.

A new edition of the book which tells the story of the classic TV sitcom "Dad's Army", reissued to tie in with the new film adaptation. 'A hugely entertaining read.' "Daily Telegraph

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A major anthology of Amnesty International's celebrated comedy shows, to mark the human rights charity's 50th anniversary. Includes contributions from the shows' many stars such as John Cleese, Alan Bennett, Rowan Atkinson, Fry & Laurie, French & Saunders, Eddie Izzard, Russell Brand, Frank Skinner, Dylan Moran, Alan Carr and many others. Ties in with a DVD release of the 2012 show and a Channel 4 behind-the-scenes documentary. All royalties w...

With his sly little moustache, broad gap-toothed grin, garish waistcoats and ostentatious cigarette holder, Terry-Thomas was known as an absolute bounder, both onscreen and off. Graham McCann' s hugely entertaining biography celebrates the life and career of a very English rascal.

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Fawlty Towers was only on our screens for 12 half-hour episodes, but it has stayed in our lives ever since. The Major, 'Don't mention the war!', 'He's from Barcelona', Basil the Rat - everyone has a favourite line, moment or character. In this, the first biography of the show, Graham McCann holds up to the light each of the unpredictable elements - the demented brilliance of John Cleese, his creative partnership with Connie Booth -  that added...

More than a biography, this is a savvy portrait of how Archie Leach, born to a poor working-class family in Bristol, England became Cary Grant, one of Hollywood's most irresistible and admired celebrities of all time.

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