Author: Nigel Freestone Publisher: Andrews UK Limited ISBN: 1908752777 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 48
Book Description
Do you remember Hancock's Half Hour? Was this iconic radio show and later TV series appointment listening and viewing in your house when you were growing up? Were you a fan of the lad? If so, you are certain to enjoy The Tony Hancock Quiz Book. On what BBC radio show did Tony Hancock first appear on 9 January 1949? At which theatre, in front of a live audience, was the first Hancock's Half Hour recorded? How old was Tony Hancock when he died? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this book. This tribute to one of the best-loved comedians of the 1950s and ‘60s covers all aspects of Tony Hancock’s life and includes many personal and behind the scenes details. With 250 questions, not only about the lad himself, but also the cast, characters and storylines that helped to make Hancock’s Half Hour into one of Britain’s best-loved comedy shows of all-time, this book will take you on a trip down memory lane. A nostalgic, must-have read for Hancock fans of all ages.
Author: Darcy Sarto Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 210
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With New York in the clutches of a despicable typist dropper, only Johnny Oxford - the city's most fearless private investigator - can throw a searing, blistering spotlight on Manhattan's blackened streets. In this smashing story of gambling, gunmen and hoodlums, Darcy Sarto will thrill and excite you from start to finish.Inspired by the Hancock's Half Hour episode The Missing Page, this brand new work has been written with kind permission from the show's original writers and the BBC.
Author: Cliff Goodwin Publisher: Arrow ISBN: 9780099609414 Category : Comedians Languages : en Pages : 595
Book Description
Tony Hancock reigned for fifteen years as the undisputed king of comedy. In this relatively short timespan he managed to leave an astonishing legacy of hilarious radio and television, including the enduring classic HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR. When he committed suicide at the age of 44, comedy fans the world over mourned his loss. Now, in this definitive new biography, Cliff Goodwin reveals at last the man behind the myth. Using a wealth of previously unpublished new material, he is able to fully explore the tensions between Hancock's status as comic genius and his personal battles with drink and drugs. He also examines in detail for the first time the reason for Hancock's depression and suicide. Hancock inspired such tremendous love and devotion in his public that they felt they were entitled to a part of his private life: Spike Milligan summed up Hancock's response: 'One by one he shut the door on all the people he knew; then he shut the door on himself. ' In this major new biography, Cliff Goodwin opens the door to reveal Tony Hancock the fans never saw.
Author: Julie Warren Publisher: Unbound Publishing ISBN: 178352863X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 260
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British popular culture would probably be very different had Larry Stephens not been born. We could now be living in a world without the Carry On films or Monty Python, and we may never have heard of Tony Hancock, Peter Sellers or Spike Milligan. Stephens’ promising career as a jazz pianist was interrupted by the war, and after serving as an officer with the commandos he moved to London and struck up a friendship with Tony Hancock, becoming the sole writer of his stage material. Hancock introduced him to Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan and Michael Bentine and together they created The Goon Show, arguably the world’s most influential comedy programme. As one of the main writers throughout its nine-year run, Stephens’ experiences and acquaintances became themes and characters within the show. For the first time, the life and work of this unsung hero of British comedy has been thoroughly explored. Using unrivalled access to Larry Stephens’ personal archive of letters, photographs and artwork, plus interviews with Stephens’ many notable friends, family members, comrades and colleagues, It’s All In The Mind tells the story of a boy from the Black Country whose short life had an enduring impact.
Author: Graham McCann Publisher: Aurum ISBN: 1845136527 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 294
Book Description
Best known for Dad’s Army, in which his Sergeant Wilson played the languid, rakish foil to Arthur Lowe’s pompous, chippy Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier was one of Britain’s favourite and most recognisable character actors. The epitome of insouciance and languor on screen, in real life this charming, quietly-spoken bon viveur was plagued by private turmoil and heartbreak. Married three times, he saw his first wife succumb to alcoholism, his second – the comedy diva Hattie Jacques – move her lover into the family home, and his third enjoy a passionate dalliance with troubled comic Tony Hancock. As Graham McCann reveals in this fully authorised and moving biography, as an actor John Le Mesurier was a key ingredient in the success of Britain’s greatest sitcom, but as a man he was far more courageous than Sergeant Wilson was ever meant to be.
Author: Juergen Kamm Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1137552956 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 393
Book Description
This collection offers an overview of British TV comedies, ranging from the beginnings of sitcoms in the 1950s to the current boom of 'Britcoms'. It provides in-depth analyses of major comedies, systematically addressing their generic properties, filmic history, humour politics and cultural impact.
Author: Cristiano Nogueira Publisher: Guidelet travel guides ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 207
Book Description
Want an easy-to-read travel guide to Birmingham? This book shows the top 195 best spots in this unique destination in United Kingdom. Local Love Travel Publishing works exclusively with local travel experts to guide and help you make the most of your vacation.
'Birmingham Top 195 Spots' is your menu to all the 'must-visit' spots in this destination in United Kingdom.
Quickly get the lay of the land, understanding all your day, food and night-life options. Enjoy your days at places like: Touchwood Shopping Centre, Jewellery Quarter, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Cathedral and Churchyard, Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, The Rotunda, Hotel Indigo, Brindleyplace, National Sea Life Centre, Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Sarehole Mill, Thinktank, The Pen Museum, International Convention Centre (ICC), Millennium Point, Birmingham Central Mosque, Birmingham City Council House, Soho House Museum, ... amongst tons of other interesting nooks in Birmingham!
Enjoy local cuisine at top notch restaurants like: Bullring Shopping Centre, Tom , Hotel Indigo, Brindleyplace, National Sea Life Centre, Hotel du Vin & Bistro, 24 Carat Bistro, Big Wok, Hen and Chickens, Ju Ju, Purnell’s Bistro and Ginger’s Bar, Millennium Point, Forest of Arden Marriott, Purnima, B26 Food Of India, Char Wallah, The Karczma, Franzls Austrian Restaurant, Simpsons, ... amongst many other food spots!
Party at local hangouts like: Alexandra Theatre, Hotel Indigo, Brindleyplace, National Sea Life Centre, Hotel du Vin & Bistro, The Jam House, Symphony Hall, Millennium Point, Forest of Arden Marriott, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, The Mailbox, Custard Factory Theatre Space, mac birmingham, Nailcote Hall Hotel, The Electric, The Glee Club, Brewdog Birmingham, Broad Street, Cineworld, ... amongst dozens of others! This guide also covers Birmingham spots like shopping areas, museums, parks,outdoor adventures, nightclubs and street foods. For each and every point of interest you`ll get:
Illustrative photo
Address and phone
Link to your Google Maps
Link to Website (when pertinent)
And a quick explanation as to why it deserves a visit.
No needless fluff, no boring anthropological lessons! Just everything we love!
We don`t stuff our travel content with working hours, credit-cards accepted, nearby transportation and user-reviews as it tends to bulk up the writing and are subject to change since the time of publishing. Once you decide the places you want to visit, these infos can easily be found at your hotel concierge, on-line or on Google Maps.
No user-review based content!
Similarly, our philosophy has been that user-reviewed travel sites are subjective, as they tend to top-rank places that manage their reputation on those sites. So little corner bakeries, unique shops by local artisans, secluded beaches and hidden bars don't show up in those sites as visibly as places that have an on-line marketer or social media specialist. Similarly, we believe the opinion of one well-informed local expert should outweigh the opinion of hundreds of first-time visitors to Birmingham. First-time visitors tend to flock to famous tourist attractions, creating a vicious circle, accentuating just the popular places. Our local experts know the entire city, and know what deserves a visit, whether a famous attraction or a quaint corner.
'Birmingham Top 195 Spots' is the first travel guide to Birmingham you ought to read.
It quickly helps you define your short-list of places you want to visit, so you don`t have to spend hours reading hundreds of pages of dense writing. All for less than the price of a sandwich. Tags: Birmingham, United Kingdom , travel, travel guide, city handbook, history, historic landmarks, English, Birmingham Restaurants, restaurants, tourist attractions, Birmingham's tourist attractions, Birmingham handbook, Shopping districts, Birmingham's night life, Best of Birmingham, Travelers Guide to Birmingham
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