Download or read book Last of the Summer Wine Scripts written by Roy Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1976-01-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Last of the Summer Wine written by Andrew Vine and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2010-09-25 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider’s look at story behind the longest running situation comedy in British television history. Quite simply, Last of the Summer Wine is the longest-running comedy programme in the world. It premiered thirty-seven years ago, in 1973, and, after thirty-one series it finally came to an end—even though all its original protagonists—Compo, Foggy, even Nora Batty—are now dead. Remarkably, for a series of such longevity and international appeal, it is all about elderly people, has little action or plot, and is set and filmed in and around the small Yorkshire town of Holmfirth. Now, Andrew Vine, the deputy editor of Yorkshire’s daily newspaper, has written the definitive history of this television phenomenon. It covers the show’s inauspicious beginnings, with low ratings, its endless reinvention as participants like Bill Owen, Michael Bates, Brian Wilde and Kathy Staff retired or died, the appearance of a string of guest stars from John Cleese and Norman Wisdom to Thora Hird and Russ Abbott (both of whom soon found themselves fixtures in the cast), and the ingenious plot contrivances as the protagonists became too old and frail to attempt any of the slapstick stunts with runaway prams—indeed any outdoor action. The town of Holmfirth is now a year-round tourist attraction, and the endless availability of the show via streaming, ensures that Last of the Summer Wine, and the book it inspired, will live on for generations of fans.
Download or read book Last of the Summer Wine written by Roy Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only a man with a ferret down his trousers could love Nora Batty. So lock up your ferrets (and Nora Batty!), here come Yorkshire's hilarious adventurers -- three pensioners in four classic capers from the BBC television series which still has England laughing after more than twenty-five years. Nora goes on the rampage when one of Compo's ferrets escapes into her house, Sid decides to install a new bell in the caf, Clegg communicates with plants, and Foggy's interest with a Welsh widow makes the lads too curious to stay put.
Download or read book 1000 Last of the Summer Wine Facts written by Ben Wharton and published by epubli. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its gentle humour, bumbling escapades, and endearing charm, Last of the Summer Wine became a cultural phenomenon around the globe. Step into the picturesque Yorkshire countryside and prepare for a delightful exploration of this long-running and iconic sitcom. This book is a treasure trove of fascinating trivia about the show that captured the hearts of millions. So grab a cup of tea and a sticky bun, sit back, and immerse yourself in 1000 facts all about one of television's most beloved shows.
Download or read book Last of the Summer Wine The Best of British Comedy written by Richard Webber and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2009-11-12 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic. ‘Do you reckon I’m in love with Mrs. Batty, or is it just sex?’ Compo
Download or read book The Netahs written by Lisa Kaniut Cobb and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2021-06-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Josh’s new foster sister is a skunk, and his parents have no idea. Rose looks like an adorable toddler, but she has a feral attitude, an aversion to bathing, and a smell that follows her no matter where she goes. Whenever Josh’s parents aren’t looking, Rose talks to him like an adult and shows him her fur and teeth. When Josh starts feeling strange bumps on his head, Rose reveals that she is a Netah, an animal shapeshifter sent to oversee his transformation as he comes of age. Because the bumps on his head aren’t just bumps; they’re antlers. And Josh is a halfling, the son of his Netah elk father who abandoned him when he was born. Soon, Josh is shocked to realize that many people in his life are also Netahs. The lunch lady at his school is a heron, his friend is a raven, and the bully who always pushes Josh in the hallways is a bear. It’s up to these Netahs to make sure Josh doesn’t expose their true nature to the other humans. When Josh finally does transform, the Netah council tells him that he must pass three tests to join their society. Trapped in his animal form, Josh goes into the lush Colorado wilderness with four of his new Netah friends to not only master his ability to transform, but to prove himself trustworthy to the council. If he doesn’t succeed, he won’t only risk being an outsider forever; the council may decide to protect their secrets—permanently.
Download or read book Unscripted Joss Byrd written by Lygia Day Peñaflor and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hollywood critics agree. Joss Byrd is "fiercely emotional," a young actress with "complete conviction," and a "powerhouse." Joss Byrd is America's most celebrated young actress, and but on the set of her latest project, a gritty indie film called The Locals, Joss's life is far from glamorous. While struggling with her mother's expectations, a crush on her movie brother, and a secret that could end her career, Joss must pull off a performance worthy of a star. When her renowned, charismatic director demands more than she is ready to deliver, Joss must go off-script to stay true to herself.
Download or read book Last of the Summer Wine written by Morris Bright and published by Bbc Publications. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roy Clarke's rural tales of three bumbling, elderly eccentrics have been entertaining audiences for over 25 years. In this tribute, the authors retrace the history of the hugely successful TV series, including interviews with the regular stars, and disclosing the some behind-the-scenes secrets.
Download or read book Sweat written by Lynn Nottage and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize. Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, SWEAT tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat.
Download or read book Last of the Summer Wine written by Andrew Vine and published by Magna Large Print Books. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The story of Last Of The Summer Wine is one of the most remarkable in all television history. It is the longest-running comedy series in the world, spanning 37 years and 295 episodes, growing from uncertain beginnings into Britain's favourite sitcom, at it's peak uniting a third of the population in laughter with it's quirky and hilarious tales of three elderly adolescents getting up to mischief in the glorious Yorkshire countryside"--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Inside No 9 The Scripts Series 1 3 written by Steve Pemberton and published by Coronet. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The joy of these scripts is in being able to appreciate the craft and ambition involved in the sharpness of the dialogue, the cunning of the plotting, and the desire never to repeat themselves, as Pemberton and Shearsmith build each episode into a miniaturist treasure. A must for anyone who wants to write for television, or who just wants to see how the magic is done.' - NEIL GAIMAN Take a further peek behind the door marked 'number 9' as the scripts from series 1-3 are collected here for the first time. An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, read how each 30-minute self-contained story with new characters and new settings, sprang to life from the page. Each series is prefaced by a foreword from the show creators, giving readers and fans behind-the-scenes insight to this creative phenomenon. It is a beautifully written series, some stories comic, some tragic, all highly original and inventive. As well as Steve and Reece, it has featured guest appearances from a plethora well-known actors including Jack Whitehall, Peter Kay, Sheridan Smith, Gemma Arterton, Keeley Hawes, Alison Steadman, Conleth Hill, and David Morrissey. Relive the show's every enjoyable moment down to the stage directions with Inside No. 9: The Scripts: Series 1-3.
Download or read book Still Open All Hours written by Graham McCann and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its first episode in 1973, Open All Hours was an instant hit. Audiences around Britain loved its familiar setting, good natured humour, and the hilarious partnership of Ronnie Barker and David Jason. Whilst it only ran for 26 episodes, it firmly cemented itself as a British comedy classic. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the show in 2014, the BBC revived it for a one-off Christmas Special. Still Open All Hours was swamped by a tsunami of audience affection and the BBC promptly commissioned a full series. The first episode of the fifth series is expected to air in late 2014. With recollections from David Jason, his fellow cast members, and from the scriptwriter Roy Clarke, plus never before seen BBC archive material, acclaimed popular TV historian Graham McCann tells the inside story of this very British sitcom, with wit, insight and affection.
Download or read book August written by Tracy Letts and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-07-09 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most bracing and critically acclaimed plays in recent Broadway history, August; Osage County a portrait of the dysfunctional American family at its finest - and absolute worst. When the patriarch of the Weston clan disappears one hot summer night, the family reunites at the Oklahoma homestead, where long-held secrets are unflinchingly and uproariously revealed.
Download or read book Waiting for Godot written by Samuel Beckett and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an inauspicious beginning at the tiny Left Bank Theatre de Babylone in 1953, followed by bewilderment among American and British audiences, Waiting for Godot has become of the most important and enigmatic plays of the past fifty years and a cornerstone of twentieth-century drama. As Clive Barnes wrote, “Time catches up with genius … Waiting for Godot is one of the masterpieces of the century.” The story revolves around two seemingly homeless men waiting for someone—or something—named Godot. Vladimir and Estragon wait near a tree, inhabiting a drama spun of their own consciousness. The result is a comical wordplay of poetry, dreamscapes, and nonsense, which has been interpreted as mankind’s inexhaustible search for meaning. Beckett’s language pioneered an expressionistic minimalism that captured the existential post-World War II Europe. His play remains one of the most magical and beautiful allegories of our time.
Download or read book Manchester by the Sea written by Kenneth Lonergan and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Academy Award–winning screenplay of “a drama of surpassing beauty” (Wall Street Journal) Kenneth Lonergan’s Academy Award and BAFTA–winning screenplay for the acclaimed film Manchester by the Sea is a staggering achievement and an emotionally devastating meditation on grief. Lee Chandler is a brooding, irritable loner who works as a handyman in Boston. One damp winter day he gets a call summoning him to his hometown, Manchester-by-the-Sea, the fishing village where his working-class family has lived for generations. His brother’s heart has given out suddenly, and he’s been named guardian to his riotous 16-year-old nephew. His return re-opens an unspeakable tragedy, as he is forced to confront a past that separated him from his wife, Randi, and the community where he was born and raised. A sweeping story of loss and new beginnings, Manchester by the Sea “illuminates with quiet, unyielding grace how you and I and our neighbors get by, and sometimes how we don’t” (Boston Globe). Rounding out the volume is a trenchant and incisive introduction by Kenneth Lonergan on writing for film.
Download or read book 30 Years of Last of the Summer Wine written by Morris Bright and published by BBC Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a tribute to the long-running sitcom "Last of the Summer Wine." It contains interviews with the show's major stars, and recalls the numerous guest stars that have been featured over the years, from John Cleese to Kate Robbins. There is a guide to every single show since 1973 and archive photographs that provide a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Download or read book Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott and published by Collector's Library. This book was released on 2004 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young women in mid-nineteenth-century New England.
