Film, television, radio genres: Comedy and humour

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*The long-awaited return of the comedy national treasure*Blockbusters, Baywatch .

Prudence es… Prudence.

¿Existe realmente un humor español?

Scham, die (Substantiv, feminin):durch das Bewusstsein, (besonders in moralischer Hinsicht) versagt zu haben, durch das Gefühl, sich eine Blöße gegeben zu haben, ausgelöste quälende EmpfindungCharme, der (Substantiv, maskulin):Anziehungskraft, die von jemandes gewinnendem Wesen ausgeht; ZauberCharmegefühl, das (Substantiv, Neutrum)Viele Begriffe und Redewendungen im Deutschen scheinen wie subtile Aufforderungen, sich zu schämen – etwa für die eigene Sexualität oder gar ganze Körperregionen!

Hinnerk Baumgarten ist auch einer von diesen 50-Jährigen, die glauben, sie seien noch "freshe" 30.

A collection of short stories that focus on motives, emotions and psychological reality.

"Auf die Plätzchen … fertig … los!

Der Letzte wischt das Blut auf .

Satire, Comedy and Mental Health examines how satire helps to sustain good mental health in a troubled socio-political world.

Satire, Comedy and Mental Health examines how satire helps to sustain good mental health in a troubled socio-political world.

Simon Rich's BBC Radio 4 series of the same name will be broadcast in JuneThe world is a bewildering place and we're ill-equipped to deal with it.

The highly successful Grumpy Old Woman returns - and this time she's even grumpier!

Welcome on board - holidays the Grumpy way!

'There is no one on earth quite so wonderful' STEPHEN FRY'As outrageously entertaining as you'd expect' Daily ExpressBAFTA-winning actor, voice of everything from Monkey to the Cadbury's Caramel Rabbit, creator of a myriad of unforgettable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, MIRIAM MARGOLYES, OBE, is the nation's favourite (and naughtiest) treasure.

The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller!

The ground has shifted from the days in which "e;serious history"e; and "e;boring"e; went hand in glove.

Famous for being deathly serious, the vampire genre has a consistent yet often critically overlooked subgenre--the comedic spoof and satire.

In 1915, British moviegoers voted Fred Evans second only to Charles Chaplin as their favorite film comedian.

Given the limitless freedom of animation, why would anyone use it to make a sitcom about a struggling family-owned burger place?

The Ritz Brothers were a popular comedy trio in vaudeville, nightclubs, movies and television for more than four decades.

This is the first book to take a deep dive into the philosophical, social, moral, political, and religious issues tackled by Seth MacFarlane's marvelous space adventure, The Orville.

In the early days of television, "e;comedy"e; often meant stale vaudeville routines and stand-up.

He was Red Skelton's favorite director, and mentored Lucille Ball in the art of physical comedy.

American silent film comedies were dominated by sight gags, stunts and comic violence.

The comic archetype of the Little Man--a "e;nobody"e; who stands up to unfairness--is central to the films of Woody Allen and Charlie Chaplin.

One of the powerful icons of 1930s Hollywood film, Jean Harlow died a tragically early death in 1937 at age 26.

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Hollywood studios were once eager to bring stand-up comedy king Richard Pryor's dynamic humor to the big screen--so much so that studio executives gave him full access to available resources and creative control to develop his own projects.

During the "e;Must See TV"e; 1990s, Americans enjoyed such immensely popular sitcoms as Friends, Seinfeld, Home Improvement and The Drew Carey Show.

Andy Clyde starred in the second-longest series of shorts at Columbia Pictures (after the Three Stooges), with nearly 80 productions from 1934 to 1956.

Charlie Chaplin the actor is universally synonymous with his beloved Tramp character.

The hilarious, heartwarming and joyful memoir from much-loved presenter Alison Hammond, host of ITV's This Morning.

AVAILABLE NOW - THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FATHER'S DAY'Delightful.

Get the kettle on, the biscuits out and settle in for a belting read.

** The No.

Do you know which Cluedo character was killed off in 2016?

With a fondness for spoonerisms and double entendres, Ronnie Barker is one of the nation s greatest comics.

Following on from last year s huge Sunday Times bestseller, The Inbetweeners Yearbook, comes The Inbetweeners Script Book, the perfect gift for all die-hard Inbetweeners fan and lovers of fine award-winning literature.

Welcome to Pawnee: First in Friendship, Fourth in Obesity.

Can a crocodile spit?

Simon Mayo first opened his confessional in 1988 on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show.

Comedy from Dave Vitty - Chris Moyles' hilarious sidekick on Radio 1.

'The working mum's version of Eddie Izzard's 50 marathons in 50 days.

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Out now the brand-new paperback from Rylan - fully updated to include stories from the last 12 months!

This beautifully produced, lavishly illustrated book is the ultimate celebration of the series, the town, the characters, and the state of mind that is Schitt's Creek.

What happens when three friends and a fox terrier set off on a river holiday.

Bringing together much-loved masterpieces with exciting new works, this accessible and inspiring guide is a celebration of classical music.

'Like two wise (and wise-cracking) older sisters.