Best of the Britcoms: From Fawlty Towers to Absolutely Fabulous

The comic genius and over-the-top hilarity of British sitcoms have attracted cult following among American viewers. This book celebrates some of the finest British situation comedies to cross the Atlantic and grace American airways. Arranged chronologically by original broadcast dates, the book, illustrated throughout with photographs of memorable scenes and casts, describes those programmes noted for their superior quality, creativity, and popularity, including Fawlty Towers , Are You Being Served? , The Young Ones , Keeping Up Appearances , Absolutely Fabulous and many more. In addition, the writers, producers and actors who worked to create these series share their favourite stories about the shows. On both public television and cable networks, British sitcoms have become a welcome treat in the American viewer’s diet, and this book offers a guide to the development, production and success of these exports.