Double Act

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A History of British Comedy Duos
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  • ISBN 9780750984324
  • Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 26 Nov 2018
  • Publisher: The History Press Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
  • Language: English
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The double act has been at the heart of the British entertainment scene for over 150 years: from its start in the music halls, through radio shows such as Hancock’s Half Hour playing in virtually every household and on cinema and television, from Carry On films to Withnail and I. Explore the influence of comedy duos on their audience and how their performances evolved over time, the importance of the subtle art of the straight man next to the comic and discover some acts who might have passed you by. This book is a tribute to the comedians who have entertained the public for so long, dedicating their lives to adding a bit of laughter to the mundane everyday. The Double Act will appeal to all lovers of British comedy as it takes them through the golden moments of its history.

Andrew Roberts is a film and television author and journalist. He has contributed film articles to Sight and Sound, History Today, The Observer, The Independent and The Guardian. He is the author of The Double Act (THP, 2018) and has previously contributed chapters to Ealing Revisited, British Comedy Cinema and the Routledge Companion to British Cinema.