The Hidden Gems and Oddities of British TV Comedy, Vol. 1

Ben Ricketts
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There's a whole raft of British TV comedy you didn't know about, but really need to get to grips with if you value humour in any way, shape or form! And in 'The Hidden Gems and Oddities of British TV Comedy Vol.1' Ben Ricketts takes you on an intriguing journey through some of the lesser known shows which have a curious story deep at their very heart. Exploring the final swansongs of Kenny Everett and Harry H Corbett, tackling the the cold hard facts behind controversial sitcom Heil Honey I'm Home and celebrating the early exploits of Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, it's a book for the British TV comedy enthusiast. The full contents are: 1. Old Boy Network (1992) 2. The Estate Agents (2002) - Adam G Goodwin Interview 3. Gibberish (1992) 4. This is David Lander / Harper (1988/90) - Tony Sarchet Interview 5. My Summer With Des (1998) 6. Heil Honey I'm Home (1990) - Geoff Atkinson Interview 7. Biffovision (2007) - Mr Biffo Interview 8. Grundy (1980) ITV 9. Hardwicke House (1986) ITV 10. Asylum (1996) Paramount Channel - Adam Bloom Interview
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