Only Fools and Horses

Name: Only Fools and Horses
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SKU: 9780857860569
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The Story of Britain's Favourite Comedy

By Graham McCann

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Only Fools and Horses is Britain's most-watched and best-loved sitcom, following the antics of Del Boy and the residents of Nelson Mandela House. This meticulously researched book by Graham McCann offers an inside look at the show's creation and enduring popularity, featuring insights from writers, producers, actors, and exclusive material from the BBC archives. It celebrates the humour and impact of this cultural phenomenon, including Del Boy's unique phrases now recognised by the Oxford English Dictionary.
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This book will appeal to fans of British comedy, television history enthusiasts, and readers who appreciate detailed biographies of iconic cultural phenomena. It is ideal for those who love Only Fools and Horses and enjoy behind-the-scenes stories of their favourite TV shows.

Britain's favourite entertainment writer celebrates Britain's best-loved sitcom.

Britain's favourite entertainment writer celebrates Britain's best-loved sitcom.

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In the thirty years since viewers first visited Nelson Mandela House, Only Fools and Horses has won countless awards and is still Britain's most-watched and best-loved sitcom. Del Boy's overwhelming popularity has even inspired the Oxford English Dictionary to include a selection of his most famous words and phrases, such as 'lovely jubbly' and 'twonk'.

In this fascinating, entertaining and meticulously researched book, acclaimed biographer Graham McCann goes behind the scenes to tell the inside story of Britain's most enduring comedy. With major contributions from the people who wrote, produced and starred in the programme and with material drawn from the BBC archives, it's time to take one last trip down Hooky Street.

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Daily Mail praises the book as a thoroughly-researched and affectionate account of the series' making. The Telegraph highlights the engrossing back stories of the cast and the comic origins of the theme music. The Guardian calls it meticulous, intelligent, and inspirational. Overall, critics commend McCann's detailed and loving celebration of the show alongside insightful anecdotes and entertaining details.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857860569

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Graham McCann Non-Fiction

About the Author

Graham McCann is the most trusted and admired entertainment writer working in the UK today. He is the critically acclaimed and best-selling author of books on Dad's Army, Fawlty Towers, Frankie Howerd, Cary Grant, Spike Milligan, Terry-Thomas, Woody Allen, John Le Mesurier, Morecambe and Wise, and Marilyn Monroe. He also writes regularly on politics and culture for a wide range of publications.