• 2009
  • 1h
Beyond a Joke

Summary This series explored the social context of classic and contemporary British sitcoms. It featured clips from the sitcoms and interviews with a variety of celebrities and experts. View more details

  • 2009
  • 1h

Beyond a Joke

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Trevor Bannister Dave Lamb Jo Brand Wendy Richard

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Genres : Comedy Documentary

Release date : May 3, 2009

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : ITV Productions

Summary This series explored the social context of classic and contemporary British sitcoms. It featured clips from the sitcoms and interviews with a variety of celebrities and experts. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Documentary

Release date : May 3, 2009

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : ITV Productions

Episodes

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Episode 1 • May 03, 2009
A Class Apart
How sitcoms of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s reflected the class system in the Britain of the time.
Episode 2 • May 10, 2009
The Blokes, the Birds & the Bees
Episode 3 • May 17, 2009
Politically Incorrect
Episode 4 • May 24, 2009
Working Life
Episode 5 • May 31, 2009
The Legacy

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