Cult british TV comedy
From Reeves and Mortimer to Psychoville
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Television, History
| Author: | Leon Hunt | ISBN: | 9781526102362 |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press | Publication: | November 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Manchester University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Leon Hunt |
| ISBN: | 9781526102362 |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Publication: | November 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Manchester University Press |
| Language: | English |
This book is the first sustained critical analysis of Cult British TV comedy from 1990 to the present day. The book examines ‘post-alternative’ comedy as both ‘cult’ and ‘quality’ TV, aimed mostly at niche audiences and often possessing a subcultural aura. It includes case studies of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer and the sitcom writer Graham Linehan.
This book is the first sustained critical analysis of Cult British TV comedy from 1990 to the present day. The book examines ‘post-alternative’ comedy as both ‘cult’ and ‘quality’ TV, aimed mostly at niche audiences and often possessing a subcultural aura. It includes case studies of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer and the sitcom writer Graham Linehan.
