The Masters of Sitcom: From Hancock to Steptoe

Christopher Stevens, Alan Simpson, Ray Galton

ISBN 10: 1843176335 / ISBN 13: 9781843176336

Published by Michael O'Mara 01/09/2011, 2011

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Synopsis:

Ray Galton and Alan Simpson are two of the most influential and celebrated television scriptwriters of our time. Praised for inventing the sitcom, their own seminal creations are still standing the test of time with modern audiences - Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son are two of the most successful sitcoms ever made. This book is a charming tribute to their career in comedy, written in collaboration with Galton and Simpson themselves and with exclusive access to their personal archive of scripts. Readers will discover the fascinating story of their progress from variety shows to television, and how they came to create characters and programmes that have captured the nation's heart for generations. Their insightful comments on their own writing, along with their first-class understanding of the television writers' craft, make this anthology unique, informative and incredibly entertaining.

About the Author:

Christopher Stevens is a television critic, author and journalist. He began working as a journalist in 1983 and currently holds the position of Daily Mail TV critic, writing daily reviews of the previous night's viewing from Monday to Friday.

He has written 6 books and is the father of two teenage boys.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Masters of Sitcom: From Hancock to ...
Publisher: Michael O'Mara 01/09/2011
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good