Making Friends in the UK - Softcover

Stallings, Penny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752221949 ISBN 13: 9780752221946

Publisher: Channel 4, 1998

Synopsis

An account and behind the scenes insight into the making of the fourth season episodes filmed in London in 1998. It includes the working script for the episode which follows Ross's wedding to Emily, integrated with behind the scenes photography and memorabilia, interviews with the cast and crew and an insight into the process of writing the script.

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Review

The final episode of the fourth season of Friends was possibly one of the best-hyped comedy moments in television land, and caused a particular stir because it was filmed on the British side of the pond with the likes of Richard Branson, Jennifer Saunders and Fergie making brief but well-publicised cameo appearances.

Making Friends in the UK takes a sneaky peak behind the scenes of the making of "The One With Ross's Wedding", giving an insight into the shenanigans of the whole production team as they cope with the pressure of a tight filming schedule, a seriously hush-hush storyline and the British press pack at its best.

The comparison between the original draft of the script and the version that actually made it onto the screen is a hoot, and is made all the more interesting by the addition of hand-scribbled notes by the writing team who are employed to breathe life into this bunch of neurotic New Yorkers.

With previous love affairs reprised, quotes from the actors about themselves and the characters they play, and plenty of colour pics to remind you exactly just how beautiful these beautiful people really are, Making Friends in the UK is a fab, light-hearted read for true Friends aficionados. --Susan Harrison

Edition details

• Publisher: Channel 4
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752221949
• ISBN 13: 9780752221946
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160