Last of the Summer Wine (The Best of British Comedy)

图书信息

作者	Richard Webber
出版社	Harper
ISBN	9780007237302
出版时间	2009-11-12
字数	6.7万
分类	进口书,外文原版书,艺术,建筑,历史

读书简介

Compo: I thought you'd be open. Sid: Well that's a natural assumption if you ignore the drawn blinds and the forty foot sign that says closed. Set and filmed in and around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, Last of the Summer Wine follows the adventures of three quirky pensioners and their equally unusual neighbours. A true British classic that appeals to all generations, it is our nation's longest running comedy programme. The line-up of the comedy trio has changed numerous times over the years, but the calibre of the family-friendly humour Roy Clarke creates has remained the same, and it's as funny and eccentric now as it was in the first episodes he wrote over 25 years ago. Including the pilot, broadcast ten months before the first series, 29 series, made up of 279 episodes, have been screened to date, with the 30th series set to air this autumn. The sitcom has consistently been a favourite in the ratings, with viewing figures peaking at 18.8 million in the mid-eighties. Famous fans include Prince Charles, the Queen Mother and the Queen, who said it was her favourite TV show. The Best of British Comedy - Last of the Summer Wine includes: ”? The History: an overview of how Last of the Summer Wine was born and developed ”? Gags and Catchphrases: a collection of classic quotes ”? Did You Know?: snippets of info about the show, cast, etc. ”? Favourite scenes: the most memorable scenes in full ”? A LOSW quiz 'If God's omnipotent, what could he possibly want with my old woman?' Clegg Compo: Your old lady's dog is crapping all over the pavement. Blamire: That's funny. He usually sews it up in little bags and sends it by post.

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Cover Page

Title Page

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

THE STORY IN A NUTSHELL

HAIL SMILING MORN OR THEREABOUTS

THE GREAT BOARDING-HOUSE BATHROOM CAPER

CHEERING UP GORDON

FLOWER POWER CUT

WHOOPS

IN THE SERVICE OF HUMANITY

CAR AND GARTER

THE ODD DOG MEN

A BICYCLE MADE FOR THREE

ONE OF THE LAST FEW PLACES UNEXPLORED BY MAN

SERENADE FOR TIGHT JEANS AND METAL DETECTOR

FROM WELLIES TO WET SUIT

ALL MOD CONNED

THE WHITE MANS GRAVE

GETTING SAM HOME

THE LOXLEY LOZENGE

THE MYSTERIOUS FEET OF NORA BATTY

KEEPING BRITAIN TIDY

ENTER THE PHANTOM

CATCHING DIGBY'S DONKEY

UNCLE OF THE BRIDE

THE HEAVILY REINFORCED BOTTOM

DRIED DATES AND CODFANGLERS

THE REALLY MASCULINE PURSE

WHOS FEELING EJECTED, THEN?

EDIE AND THE AUTOMOBILE

MERRY CHRISTMAS, FATHER CHRISTMAS

DANCING FEET

THAT CERTAIN SMILE

DOWNHILL RACER

THE DAY OF THE WELSH FERRET

CRUMS

RETURN OF THE WARRIOR

THE EMPIRE THAT FOGGY NEARLY BUILT

THE LAST SURVIVING MAURICE CHEVALIER IMPRESSION

WAS THAT NORA BATTY SINGING?

THE PHANTOM OF THE GRAVEYARD

HAVE YOU GOT A LIGHT MATE?

STOP THAT BATH

THE GLORY HOLE

ADOPTED BY A STRAY

THE DEFEAT OF THE STONEWORM

BICYCLE BONANZA

HOW TO CREATE A MONSTER

DESTINY AND SIX BANANAS

BEWARE OF THE OGLETHORPE

BEWARE THE VANILLA SLICE

ELEGY FOR FALLEN WELLIES

SURPRISE AT THROSTLENEST

JUST A SMALL FUNERAL

THE MIRACULOUS CURING OF OLD GOFF HELLIWELL

THE CROWCROFT CHALLENGE

I WAS A HITMAN FOR PRIMROSE DAIRIES

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

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