The True History of the Blackadder
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The True History of the Blackadder by J F Roberts
Offers an in-depth examination of the creation of a British institution like no other - arguably the greatest sitcom of all time - not to mention the first historical investigation into the lives of the Blackadder family, one of the nation's most villified dynasties.
a rather elegant overview of Eighties British TV comedy… If you have any interest in comedy, you will love this book … [Roberts’] research has been assiduous, his judgments are sound and his puppyish enthusiasm encouraged his interviewees to give their bestUnlike Baldrick’s cunning plans, this one seems to have worked -- Marcus Berkman * Daily Mail *
This really is the full history… for true buffs, this is not to be missed * Press Association *
lively, warm-hearted * TLS *
The True History of the Black Adder is a brilliant read for any fan of Edmund Blackadder, as well as a great introduction into the history of the contemporary comedy scene * BookGeeks *
An almost perfect history of the greatest British sitcom there has ever been * comedy.co.uk *
This really is the full history… for true buffs, this is not to be missed * Press Association *
lively, warm-hearted * TLS *
The True History of the Black Adder is a brilliant read for any fan of Edmund Blackadder, as well as a great introduction into the history of the contemporary comedy scene * BookGeeks *
An almost perfect history of the greatest British sitcom there has ever been * comedy.co.uk *
Jem Roberts is a life long fan Blackadder and author of the acclaimed Authorised History of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. He lives in Bath, where he runs the comedy sketch troupe The Unrelated Family, and plays the ukulele very badly.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099564164 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099564165 |
| Title | The True History of the Blackadder |
| Author | J F Roberts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2013-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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