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Accolades such as "the best TV show of the twentieth century" or "the longest-running scripted series on American prime-time television" have elevated The Simpsons to the pop culture pantheon, while also suggesting the very vintage character of the program. But the label "The Simpsons" refers not just to a show that seems to belong to a bygone television era, it implies a rich narrative universe, including a set of iconic figures, familiar across continents and generations. Through the lens of...

The hilarious, heartwarming and joyful memoir from much-loved presenter Alison Hammond, host of ITV's This Morning.'This woman's laugh is like gold dust' Huffington Post '[A] national treasure' Metro 'I always say a day is wasted without laughter . . .' Alison Hammond loves to laugh. And the nation laughs with her. Her sunny personality and zest for life have brought joy to millions and made her one of the UK's best-loved television presenters. Known for her hilarious and unforgettable intervie...

With an off-putting title and a decidedly retrograde premise, the CW dramedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a surprising choice for critical analysis. But, loyal viewers quickly came to appreciate the show's sharp cultural critique through masterful parody, and this strategy has made it a critical darling and earned it several awards throughout its run. In ways not often seen on traditional network television, the show transcends conventional genre boundaries-the Hollywood musical, the romantic comedy,...

Mothers on American television takes an in-depth look at how motherhood is represented on some of the most popular television series produced this century. Adopting a feminist, Marxist, cultural studies and psychoanalytical approach, the book offers a history of the positioning of mothers within American society. It provides detailed analysis of The Sopranos, Sex and the City, The Handmaid’s Tale and more, while reflecting on the newspaper ‘mommy wars’, employment patterns and alternative views...

A Waterstones Best Book of 2024 'Marriage to Mike Leigh, the minutiae of working on Gavin and Stacey: it's a tribute to her range that there's something here to interest everybody' Telegraph The first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved Gavin and Stacey star. Candice Marie in Nuts in May. Beverly in Abigail’s Party. Mrs Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. Betty in Fat Friends. Sue...

This visual salute to the First Lady of Television spans Betty White’s more than 80-year career as a performer and star of such legendary series as The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. Chronicling 100 highlights from the acting life and passions that have defined an entertainment career like no other, Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life - 2nd Edition includes: A foreword by actor Gavin MacLeod, who was part of The Mary Tyler Moore Show cast with Betty White...

Record all your thoughts, scientific data, and multiverse theories with the Rick and Morty Deluxe Hardcover Ruled Journal. It appears that this universe has it’s own deluxe Rick and Morty journal! A journal with sturdy construction and sewn binding, and 192 pages of acid-free high quality paper that practically invites you to jot down all your scientific thoughts, theories, and notes. But don’t even trip, dog. Scientist or not, this deluxe journal was made for all types of people spread thro...

Rick and Morty don got their own pocket notebooks, broh! Don’t even trip, dog, Mr. Meeseeks got his own notebook, too. Fist pump me, broh! Don’t be a Jerry, celebrate the interdimensional misadventures of Rick and Morty with this set of notebooks from Insight Editions’ best-selling stationery line, each featuring individual covers inspired by fan favorite characters—Rick, Morty, and even Mr. Meeseeks. Each notebook contains 64 pages of ruled, acid-free high-quality paper that take both pen a...

** The No. 11 Top Ten Sunday Times Bestseller **Long Live Hookey Street ...Ménage et trois! It's been 40 years since John Sullivan's Only Fools and Horses first graced our television screens. In this new official guide, packed full of rare and never-before-seen photographs, Mike Jones and Jim Sullivan - son of John and co-writer of the hit West End show Only Fools and Horses the Musical - chart the creation and evolution of the nation's favourite comedy series. Including behind-the-scenes info a...

The complete television soundtracks of all 12 episodes of the legendary BBC sitcomGround-breaking, satirical and anarchic, The Young Ones introduced alternative comedy to mainstream TV, and made household names of its writers and performers. It ran for two series on BBC Two between 1982 and 1984, winning a host of devoted fans and a BAFTA Award for its second series.A world away from the cosy suburban sitcoms that preceded it, the show centred around four degenerate students sharing a squalid No...

Part memoir, part guide to life, and all incredibly funny,How to Succeed in Business without Really Cryingis a book by a woman-and for women-who are driven, determined, and definitely not afraid to lean in. Carol Leifer is lucky to have had a long career in comedy, from 1970s stand-up to behind the scenes atSeinfeldto Academy Awards writer and beyond-but she knows better than anyone that success is more than luck. With hilarious anecdotes drawing from her tenure atSaturday Night Live, her work c...

Let your lobster know how much you love them with this officially licensed, charming DIY gift book, inspired by Friends.Whether you and your other half are a Ross and Rachel or more of a Chandler and Monica, show your SO how much they mean to you with dozens of sweet, silly, and endearing expressions of love inspired by Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, and Phoebe. Once completed, this book becomes a personalized gift for your loved one to cherish for years to come. Features full-color photo...

Shameless resurrections of our most beloved TV shows are usually met with skepticism. But, after an eleven-year absence, Will & Grace is back on our screens and has been enthusiastically embraced as “a fizzy cocktail of old and new” (EW), “a disarmingly welcome throwback” (Vanity Fair). Featuring fun and colourful illustrations throughout, Will & Grace & Jack & Karen celebrates our favourite foursome’s return to the screen. Find out which character is your true spirit animal, with a handy quiz...

The long-awaited new memoir and follow-up to the bestselling Ramble Book ‘Hey, how you doing readers? Adam Buxton here… Let's begin with a recap. No, don't skip it! It's great stuff in the form of a montage of scenes from a film that would certainly revive the flagging fortunes of the cinema were it to be made: The Adam Buxton Story…’ So begins I Love You, Byeee – Adam Buxton’s wonderful follow up to the bestselling Ramble Book. Joe Cornish, David Bowi...

The Sunday Times top 10 bestseller.Laugh along with Michael McIntyre as he lifts the curtain on his life in his revealing autobiography. This audio edition is hilariously read by Michael himself.Michael’s first book ended with his big break at the 2006 Royal Variety Performance. Waking up the next morning in the tiny rented flat he shared with his wife Kitty and their one-year-old son, he was beyond excited about the new glamorous world of show business. Unfortunately, he was also clueless . . ....

While it’s been six years since The Office ended, but the show’s stellar writing, lovable cast, quote-ability and sheer meme-ability has seen the show increase in popularity (with thanks to platforms like Netflix). Most of us can quote Dwight till we’re blue in the face, but how well do we really know The Office? With season-specific quizzes, and character-focused questions, this interactive trivia book is perfect to play with friends or family. (Or, for the superfans of The Office … solo!) In t...

Prepare to treat yo self! Parks and Recreation: The Official Cookbook is the ultimate way for fans to visit the kitchens, restaurants, and Harvest Festivals of Pawnee, IN, without ever leaving their homes.    And though “there has never been a sadness that can’t be cured by breakfast food,” home cooks of every skill level will be able to recreate meals for any time of day, including:   Leslie Knope’s Favorite JJ’s Diner WafflesEagleton CrepesRon Swanson’s Meat Tornado BurritoPaunch Burger’s Dou...