Python, actor, director, popular historian, national treasure, purveyor of sincere silliness - this is the story of the one and only Terry Jones.
In an intimate portrait penned by the close friend and comedy historian Terry chose to write his memoir, Seriously Silly is the story of one our greatest...
Fondly remembered as Spike Dixon in Hi-De-Hi!, Jeffrey Holland is one of our best-loved situation comedy actors. An invaluable member of the repertory company of writer and director David Croft, his many other television credits include Are You Being Served?, Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Oh Doctor Beeching!,...
As creative force of The Goon Show, Spike Milligan was the architect of the lunatic style of humour that permeates the best-loved performances of Peter Sellers; a friend and colleague who Milligan considered: "one of the true comedy greats of the 20th century. He can hold his head up with...
Far more than mere eye candy, these in-control, hard-working, and pioneering ladies were an early and earnest manifestation of Girl Power in the British film industry. This book provides an invaluable celebration of the highly talented and forever decorative screen sirens that bewitched Carry On heroes Sid James, Kenneth Connor,...
Retrievals is the debut memoir from English comedian and actor Tony Slattery, a frank and candid look at his career, his experiences of living with bipolar disorder and his struggles with drug addiction.
Tony Slattery bravely shared his experiences for the first time in the 2020 BBC documentary What's The...
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.
With the passionate input of such favourite comics as Tim Brooke-Taylor, Hattie Hayridge, Roy Hudd, Michael Palin,...
Originally directed by Monty Python's Terry Jones, historian and biographer Robert Ross's play about the relationship between comedian Marty Feldman and his wife, Lauretta, has now been adapted for an audio production.
Marty Feldman was an iconic, much-loved comedian and writer, who tragically died too young on the last shooting...
Terry-Thomas was a pioneer of television comedy, and later graced such classic films as Blue Murder At St. Trinian's, School For Scoundrels and Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines.
This book includes a run-down of stage and radio appearances, a complete filmography, and details T-T's diverse television career. Close...
This guide includes everything you ever wanted to know about the history and stars of the Python comedy team, from And Now For Something Completely Different to The Wind In The Willows via dead parrots, Twelve Monkeys and Basil The Rat.
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This text tracks Benny Hill's career through the landmark Independent Television specials, early BBC parody sketches, film appearances, and radio shows and recordings. It examines his skilful use of the fledgling TV medium and celebrates the support of his regular backup team.
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