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Book SynopsisThe Simpsons Merchandise Guide for all Simpsons Lovers#1 New Release in Antiques and CollectiblesThis quirky book unleashes the entire story of all Simpsons merchandise, spanning over decades. Warren Evans, the Bart of Darkness, details a massive collection of rare Simpsons memorabilia.Jump right into 90s nostalgia! Simpsons Lovers everywhere can explore the explosion of Simpsons merchandise and products, right in the comfort of their own home. From action figures, video games, comics, lunch boxes, and yes, even cookie jars, this book is a collectors paradise full of insightful information.The perfect collector’s item to have! This full-color guide features high quality photos of Simpsons-inspired products, and never-before-seen interviews from the toys' creators, writers, actors, and producers. This is the perfect gift for fans of Friends, Family Guy, and the like!Inside, you’ll find: Never-before-seen in-depth interviews and collector items from real-life Simpsons lovers Read for fun: all of the words of Warren Evans, a note-worthy expert on The Simpsons family Full-colored photographs of Simpsons merchandise and collector items from the beginning of the Simpsons dynasty If you're looking for one of the best books for tv nerds who like The Big Bang Theory, Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, or The Simpsons Secret, then Collecting the Simpsons belongs right on your bookshelf!Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Simpsons Mania - The Explosion of Simpsons Merchandise Chapter 2: Toys Chapter 3: Clothing Chapter 4: Comics Chapter 5: Video Games Chapter 6: Trading Cards and Stickers Chapter 7: Home Entertainment VHS/ DVDs Chapter 8: Simpsons House Giveaway Chapter 9: Bootlegs Chapter 10: The fall of The Simpsons Chapter 11: Resurgence Conclusion About the Authors

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Book SynopsisTHE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Ant and Dec hold a special place in the hearts of TV viewers everywhere. This is their epic story, with never-before-seen photography and the very best tales from their 30 years in TV. Ant: As the old Chinese proverb says, ''Good things come in pairs''.Dec: And as another Chinese proverb says, ''If you''ve been in a double act with your best mate for thirty years, why not write a book about all your most memorable moments in three decades of showbusiness?''Ant: Less catchy that one, isn''t it?Dec: But no less true. And after three decades together, we''re writing that book. Covering everything from a pirate radio storyline in Byker Grove through to the biggest shows on telly, this is our story.Ant: Thirty years, eh? Amazing.Dec: Absolutely. Especially when you consider we are both still 27 years old.Fro

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Book SynopsisTHE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER''Warmly funny, dry and mischievous . . . Genuine and brilliant.'' Daily MailPaul O''Grady is one of Britain''s very best loved entertainers. He is known and adored by millions, whether as the creator of the acid-tongued Blonde Bombsite, Lily Savage, the presenter of the fantastically successful, award-winning Paul O''Grady Show on Channel 4 or the massive hit ITV show, For the Love of Dogs.Now, in his own unique voice, Paul O''Grady tells story of his early life in Irish Catholic Birkenhead that started him on the long and winding road from mischievous altar boy to national treasure. It is a brilliantly evoked, hilarious and often moving tale of gossip in the back yard, bragging in the corner shop and slanging matches on the front doorstep, populated by larger-than-life characters with hearts of gold and tongues as sharp as razors.At My Mother''s Knee features an unforgettable cast of rogues, rascals, lovers, figTrade ReviewOne of the most brilliantly observed testimonies to working-class life I've ever read -- Sue Carroll * Mirror *Funny, well observed and recognisably human. Soon you start to wonder why all celebrity autobiographies can't be like this * Private Eye *Among the three-for-two slew of sleb lit heaped on the tables of the nation's major bookshops... At My Mother's Knee distinguishes itself on every level -- Carol Ann Duffy * Observer *Paul speaks with warmth and hilarity about a childhood filled with poverty. Hugely interesting and entertaining * Heat *While most celeb memoirs are as memorable as an air kiss, O'Grady's is a proper snog * Scotsman *Warmly funny, dry and mischievous... Genuine - and brilliant * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThe Making of Pride and Prejudice reveals in compelling detail how Jane Austen's classic novel was transformed into the stunning television drama starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. It vividly brings to life every stage of production of this sumptuous series.Table of ContentsThe script; pre-production - casting, location hunting, the production team; production design; costume, make-up and hair design; music; dancing; two weeks to go...; filming; a conversation with Colin Firth; post-production; cast and crew list.

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Book SynopsisBorn on the 2nd of June 1960 to Jamaican parents, Shaun is a Londoner born and bred, and has been a devoted Chelsea fan since 1967. From the age of 12, Shaun knew he wanted to be a barrister and was determined to make it. Despite one or two setbacks along the way, he finally managed to fulfil his childhood ambition when he was called to the bar in November 1984. He has been a Criminal Defence Advocate now for nearly 34 years, and has worked tirelessly on cases ranging from murder to money laundering to firearms to drug trafficking. Shaun has also regularly appeared on British television quiz shows such as Fifteen-To-One, The Weakest Link, Greed, and Are You an Egghead?. Shaun catapulted to national prominence and recognition when, on the 5th December 2004, he became the first black person to win the BBC’s renowned Mastermind. Since 2009, he has become a household name, regularly appearing as The Dark Destroyer on the smash ITV hit teatime quiz show, The Chase. Read how Shaun’s passions have helped turn him into the man he is today: staunchly just and fair, ruthless when he needs to be, kind, fun, and a fiercely loyal friend.

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Book SynopsisAdam Nayman’sDavid Fincher: Mind Games is the definitive critical and visual survey of the Academy Award– and Golden Globe–nominated works of the celebrated director.Foreword by Bong Joon-ho From feature films Alien 3, Se7en, The Game, Fight Club, Panic Room, Zodiac, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Social Network, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl, and Mank through his MTV clips for Madonna and the Rolling Stones and the Netflix series House of Cards and Mindhunter, each chapter of David Fincher: Mind Games weaves production history with original critical analysis, as well as with behind the scenes photography, still-frames, and original illustrations from Little White Lies’ international team of artists and graphic designers. The book also features interviews with Fincher’s f

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Book SynopsisHow many eggs have been broken in the making of this programme? What is the worst thing Alex has eaten? Are you more likely to win Taskmaster if you wear a hat? Why is the Taskmaster always right?This hilarious compendium celebrates a decade of Taskmaster''s inspired chaos. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your favourite contestants.Inside you''ll find: - Unforgettable challenges: From the brilliantly bizarre to the wonderfully pointless, revisit the tasks that left us howling with laughter. - Comedy gold moments: Contestant blunders, inspired madness and Greg Davies'' withering put-downs - Behind the scenes: Get the inside scoop on the show''s creation, meet the show''s creators and find out which tasks nearly set the Taskmaster house on fire. - Statistical analysis: 17 series, 85 contestants and thousands of smashed eggs - what''s the best star sign to be i

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Book SynopsisThe official art book for Skydance Animation's animated epic TV seriesWondLa, which follows 16-year-old Eva as she embarks on life's greatest adventure through fantastical worlds alongside creatures, aliens, and robots to find where she belongs.

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Book SynopsisThis deluxe, full-colour coffee table book, now updated to include up to season 10, dissects the show season by season, tracing the Winchester brothers as they travel across the U.S. It is illustrated with behind-the-scenes photos, exclusive production art, posters, maps, blueprints, and other elements. Packed with exclusive cast and crew interviews, plus a foreword from the show's creator, this is the ultimate visual guide for Supernatural.

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Book SynopsisGet to know the real Philip Schofield in his funny, uplifting, occasionally heartbreaking and always honest life story THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Searingly honest, brave, highly readable'' Sunday Express''[A] fantastic read on such an interesting life'' Lorraine Kelly''A really smashing book'' Michael Ball_________For forty years we''ve been watching Phillip - from children''s TV to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and This Morning - but what is life like behind the scenes and who is he when the camera is off?In Life''s What You Make It Phillip tells us his secrets, whisking us from an idyllic Cornwall childhood via pestering the BBC for a job to hanging out with stars of stage and screen.Packed with stories he''s never told, here''s all the excitement of live TV, the mayhem and mistakes, the friendships with beloved co-stars and the sadness of onscreen bTrade ReviewIt's fascinating, it's funny and it's beautifully written . . . brilliant -- Chris Moyles, Radio XWhat a fascinating memoir -- Tim PeakeExplosive * Sun *[A] fantastic read on such an interesting life * Lorraine Kelly *A really smashing book -- Michael BallCandid, brave and readable . . . This Morning fans will love stories of his 18 years on the show * Sunday Express *A beautiful book. There are amazing stories in there about meeting Princess Diana, the Red Arrows and all of our favourite telly shows. It's a delight -- Zoe Ball * BBC Radio 2 *The book we've all been waiting for . . . we haven't been able to put it down * New *A fantastic read! -- Steve Wright * BBC Radio 2 *We have loved your book - you've been so honest, open, everything that anyone knows you so well will have hoped to get from this book . . . you get it. A stroll through your incredible career and you also tackle, head on, in a really beautiful way what happened earlier this year -- Andrea McLean * Loose Women *A bona fide national treasure . . . He tells his story in his way, with great honesty * Prima *One of our favourite things is the many hilarious anecdotes he has to share about his good friend Holly Willoughby * Hello! *Phillip Schofield has spoken candidly about his coming out process and his current mental health struggles in his autobiography * Pink News *Takes readers on the journey Phillip has taken to get to where he is today. Fans will delight at a nostalgic look back at Phillip's life, relish the behind the scenes stories, and feel touched by the emotional honesty in his writing * Northern Life Magazine *Dazzling * Evening Standard *Full of anecdotes about onscreen mishaps and meeting the famous * Daily Mail *The silver-haired overlord of daytime TV . . . Schofe's candour is admirable * Evening Standard *In this soul-bearing autobiography, Phillip looks back on his broadcasting career . . . A frank and highly readable life story * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisThe WRTH 2025 is the world'smost comprehensive and up-to-date guide to broadcasting. This is the 79thedition of World Radio TV Handbook and this great directory continues to offerthe most comprehensive guide to broadcasting on the planet.

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Book Synopsis'A must-read for all Friends fans.' GraziaFunny, enlightening and incredibly well-researched' Emerald StreetWhat is it about Friends that makes such comforting viewing?The world's most popular sitcom and biggest hit of a generation, Friends is a certified classic.I'll Be There For You is the definitive guide looking back at the TV phenomenon. Join Kelsey Miller and relive the show's most iconic moments, explore some of its controversies, and look at the many trends it inspired from oversized coffee cups to the infamous Rachel' haircut.Packed with interviews, behind-the-scene anecdotes and the high-profile guest stars it attracted, I'll Be There For You is the ultimate handbook for the most dedicated Friends aficionados out there.Trade Review‘Funny, enlightening and incredibly well-researched.’ Emerald Street ‘A fabulously detailed oral history [which] tackles the shows more problematic elements with aplomb.’The Pool ‘The most in-depth look yet.’ Stylist "I'll Be There for You is a lot like Friends: you come for the comfort, you stay for the much larger (and far more interesting) conversations it sparks." Anne Helen Petersen, culture writer at BuzzFeed ‘Undoubtedly a must-read for all Friends fans’ Grazia

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Book SynopsisThis book engages with Margaret Atwood’s work and its adaptations. Atwood has long been appreciated for her ardent defence of Canadian authors and her genre-bending fiction, essays, and poetry. However, a lesser-studied aspect of her work is Atwood’s role both as adaptor and as source for adaptation in media as varied as opera, television, film, or comic books. Recent critically acclaimed television adaptations of the novels The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) and Alias Grace (Amazon) have rightfully focused attention on these works, but Atwood’s fiction has long been a source of inspiration for artists of various media, a seeming corollary to Atwood’s own tendency to explore the possibilities of previously undervalued media (graphic novels), genres (science-fiction), and narratives (testimonial and historical modes). This collection hopes to expand on other studies of Atwood’s work or on their adaptations to focus on the interplay between the two, providing an interdisciplinary approach that highlights the protean nature of the author and of adaptation.Trade Review“The sixteen pieces in this volume, partly illustrated with colored stills and screenshots, photographs, diagrams, or musical scores, build a comprehensive piece of conducted research about the texts of Margaret Atwood … . The fact that a great number of fans, academics, readers, or artists keep returning to the creative output of Margaret Atwood … Atwood’s alchemy leaves no doubt that her magic ‘has to do, in one word, with relevance’ … .” (Sandra Danneil, AAA, Arbeiten aus Anglistik und Amerikanistik, Vol. 47 (1), June, 2022)“This volume sheds light on the legacy in which Atwood inserts herself, and on the legacy she leaves for others to reinterpret through their perspectives and sensitivities. Articles as well as interviews offer insight into the subversive aspects of literary fiction, and enhance the political necessity of adapting and updating these narratives in the light of contemporary events.” (Laura Benoit, Interfaces, Vol. 48, 2022)“Students will love this book, and for readers anywhere it will stimulate a fresh creative engagement with Atwood’s imagined worlds.” (Coral Ann Howells, British Journal of Canadian Studies, Vol. 34 (2), 2022)Table of ContentsPart I Atwood Adapts “Atwood’s Hag-Seed and The Heart Goes Last, a Generic Romp” “Negotiating with the Dead”: Authorial Ghosts and Other Spectralities in Atwood’s Adaptations Transforming the Human and the Novel: The Utopian Potential of Resilience in Margaret Atwood’sM addAddam Trilogy Atwood’s Protean Poetics: Adaptation in the Service of Survival Feminist Adaptations/Adaptations of Feminism: Margaret Atwood’s The PenelopiadPart II Atwood Adapted The Unreliable Female (Narrator) in Mary Harron’s Miniseries Alias Grace The Figure of the Objectified Servant, from the Silent Biblical Maid to the Twenty-First-Century Web TV RebelShallow Focus Composition and the Poetics of Blur in The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu, 2017–) Feminism, Facts, and Fear: The Protean Reception of The Handmaid’s Tale (Atwood 1985, Miller 2017–) You Are Here: The Handmaid’s Tale as Graphic Novel Offred at the Opera: Dimensions of Adaptation in Poul Ruders and Paul Bentley’sT he Handmaid’s Tale Part III Atwood in the World: Atwood Adaptation Practitioners Staging The PenelopiadFilming Alias Grace Filming The Handmaid’s Tale “Adapting (to) Atwood”

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Book SynopsisThis miniature book fits right in your pocket and is filled with striking images and essential information for hunters, perfect for fans of the hit CW TV series Supernatural.Gorgeous images and key information from CW’s long-running hit series Supernatural are at your fingertips with Supernatural: Mini Guide to Saving People and Hunting Things. This miniature three-inch guide to Sam and Dean Winchester’s years on the road includes details about each season as well as facts that every hunter needs to know. Take a look back at over a decade of the brothers’ travels as they faced creatures from Heaven, Hell, and everywhere in between with full-color photos, art, and more, making this the perfect collectible gift for all fans of Supernatural.  Saving people, hunting things—it’s the Winchester family business!

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the holidays with Goku in this official advent calendar, filled with 25 days of exclusive gifts inspired by the iconic anime Dragon Ball Z! Get ready to fight alongside the Z Fighters and ring in Christmas with Goku, Gohan, and other favorites! Open up a new gift pocket each day leading up to Christmas to discover exciting keepsakes inspired by Dragon Ball Z. Fun and interactive, Dragon Ball Z: The Official Advent Calendar is the perfect gift for fans of all ages!

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Book Synopsis''There was none like her before and there''s been none like her since'' Dawn FrenchIn the five years since Victoria Wood''s death, one great sadness has been the realisation that we will never again be surprised by new material from her.But as part of the research for Let''s Do It, the critically acclaimed Sunday Times bestseller, her official biographer Jasper Rees uncovered a treasure chest of unseen work. From her first piece of comic prose, for the school magazine, through to material written for the great TV shows of her maturity, this joyful hoard of unreleased material spans nearly half a century.Victoria Wood: Unseen on TV is a unique and intimate insight into the working of an irreplaceable genius of comedy.From the first to the last, here are sketches, songs and stand-up monologues that no one else could have written, which will make you laugh in the way that only she could.''He was a lovTrade ReviewA bundle of laughs... brighten your days with a much-loved British comedian's newfound gems. -- Emma Lee Potter * SUNDAY EXPRESS S MAGAZINE *A unique and intimate insight into the working of a special entertainment talent. Fans of comedy - or life, or laughing - will want to find this in their stocking. -- Adele Parks * PLATINUM *The perfect gift for fans who thought they'd never hear a new Victoria Wood joke again. -- Zoe West * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *

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Book SynopsisMike Collins has worked in illustration for over 40 years, drawing almost every big-name comic book character along the way, and is best known for his Doctor Who drawings for Doctor Who Magazine, IDW, Titan and two graphic novels for BBC Books, as well as writing and drawing Doctor Who online games for Tiny Rebel.In animation, Mike has worked on shows as diverse as Warhammer 40k and Horrid Henry. He is the illustrator of two original graphic novels and has worked on many other books and magazines across various genres. Mike has also been a storyboard artist on TV shows including Doctor Who, Fool Me Once, His Dark Materials, Good Omens, The Witcher, Midwich Cuckoos, Lazarus Project and The Famous Five. In 2024, he was the artist for the comic tie-in with the concept album Croix-Noire.Mike lives in Cardiff, Wales and is married with three daughters, three sons and three grandchildren.

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Book SynopsisWho played the best pranks on his fellow team-mates? Which member of the TMS team terrorised his teachers in the annual staff-pupil game? And the truth behind 'the greatest sporting commentary of all time'...Between them, Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell have probably watched more cricket than anyone alive, and they have many stories to tell, both as players and as commentators for Test Match Special. From their days as schoolboy cricketers, learning the ropes, to the shenanigans of the county circuit, and now their careers as commentators, they have seen it all.Joined by colleagues from TMS such as Isa Guha, Ebony Rainford Brent, Alison Mitchell, Carlos Brathwaite and Aatif Nawaz, Aggers and Tuffers share the highlights, mishaps and moments of brilliance and emotion that they have witnessed and experienced on pitches around the world.

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Book SynopsisWho would have thought you could create a cat bed from a washing-up bowl, design a doll''s house from an old shoe box or make a flower pot from a margarine tub - all on live television! Valerie Singleton, Blue Peter presenter 1962-1972My ultimate favourite has to be Tracy Island. I loved all the little details, such as the bendable pipe cleaner, palm trees and that it was compatible with the shop bought Thunderbirds toys.Konnie Huq, Blue Peter presenter, 1997-2008Blue Peter is the longest-running children''s programme in the world. At its peak, before the days of streaming andsocial media, it notched up 8 million viewers an episode and received a thousand letters a day. Recently voted the UK''s best children''s TV programme of all time, it was - and remains - famous for its makes, all of which used inexpensive household items such as cereal boxes and squeezy bottles, as well as the essential sticky-backed plastic and rubber sol

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Book SynopsisWe live in a golden age of fictional television, while our politics has never been so controversial. This book explores that relationship, asking what it is that some of America’s most popular TV shows have to say about its politics. Perhaps, like the author, you have gasped at Game of Thrones and balked at Breaking Bad. This book illustrates how, far from being outside of politics, shows such as these are deeply political, helping to fill our world with meaning. To this end, the book analyses Game of Thrones, House of Cards, The West Wing, Homeland, 24, Veep, The Wire, The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad. These are all politically consequential shows that shape how we feel and think about world politics.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsList of abbreviationsIntroductionPart I: Watching television1 America and the screen2 Screening America under Bush, Obama, and Trump3 Drawing lines: world politics and popular culture4 Analysing fictional television Part II: Politics and television5 World politics as realpolitik (in House of Cards and Game of Thrones)6 Constructing counter-terrorism (in Homeland, 24, and The West Wing)7 Imagining the president (in The West Wing, 24, and Veep)Part III: Television and our political world8 Ethics and inequality (in The Wire)9 Being human in a world of zombies (in The Walking Dead)10 The personal is political (in Breaking Bad)ConclusionBibliographyIndex

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Book Synopsis I was Top Gear''s script editor for 13 years and all 22 series. I basically used to check spelling and think of stupid gags about The Stig. I also got to hang around with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. It didn''t feel like something you should get paid for. From the disastrous pilot show of 2002 to the sudden and unexpected ending in 2015, working on Top Gear was quite a rollercoaster ride. We crossed continents, we made space ships, we bobbed across the world''s busiest shipping lane in a pick-up truck. We also got chased by an angry mob, repeatedly sparked fury in newspapers, and almost killed one of our presenters. I realised that I had quite a few stories to tell from behind the scenes on the show. I remembered whose daft idea it was to get a dog. I recalled the willfully stupid way in which we decorated our horrible office. I had a sudden flashback to the time a Bolivian drug lord threatened to kill us. I decided I should wrTrade ReviewI can't imagine that it's [Top Gear] triumphant 13 year run will have a finer chronicler. * Daily Mail *AND ON THAT BOMBSHELL is a funny and revealing look behind the scenes at the 13 years of the Clarkson-Hammond-May Top Gear era. * CHOICE magazine *... a funny and, at times, thought-provoking look into the world of one of the biggest motoring programmes of all-time. * AUTO EXPRESS *a fascinating and amusing insight into a true TV phenomenon * OCTANE *

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the hand-drawn anime hit!Ponyo, loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, is a hand-drawn feature-length film of breathtaking beauty and charm. The art of the film entails not only cels, but striking watercolor and pastel concept sketches and layout pages. Interviews with production principles about their daring choice to hand draw a film in the age of CGI, and the voice-over screenplay itself, complete the package. Ponyo, loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, is a hand-drawn feature-length film of breathtaking beauty and charm. The art of the film entails not only cels, but striking watercolor and pastel concept sketches and layout pages. Interviews with production principles about their daring choice to hand draw a film in the age of CGI, and the voice-over screenplay itself, complete the package.

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Book SynopsisA complete overview of an extraordinary and hugely varied creative era in the history of television combined with deep-dives behind the scenes of key programmes. All examined in the context of the social and political times that both influenced the programmes and which they sought to give children protection from.Divided into twelve chapters covering such areas as: Saturday and Sunday Morning TV, Pre-School, Dramas, Factual Shows, Game shows and cult shows from Europe as well as chapters on key creators such as Oliver Postage and Gerry Anderson.Chapters will provide an overview over their subject as well as a detailed look into the history and behind-the scenes stories of key programmes, such as: Thunderbirds, The Clangers, Blue Peter and Magpie, Camberwick Green, The Singing Ringing Tree and The Magic Roundabout.Written with affection but also with a wry appreciation of the shortcomings this is a lively and co

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Book SynopsisFollow the wisdom of Buffy, Willow, Xander, Spike, and others with this beautifully illustrated tarot deck inspired by the beloved series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In every generation, there is a chosen one--explore your destiny like Buffy the Vampire Slayer with this magical and bold take on the traditional 78-card tarot deck. This set features the heroes you love, casting Buffy, Willow, Angel, Spike, Xander, Giles, and more in gorgeous original illustrations based on classic tarot iconography. Featuring both major and minor arcana, the set also includes a helpful guidebook explaining each card's meaning and simple instructions for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this alluring tarot deck is the perfect gift for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan or tarot enthusiast.

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Book SynopsisDavid Nobbs was born in Kent. After university, he entered the army, then tried his hand at journalism and advertising before becoming a writer. A distinguished novelist and comedy writer best known for The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, David Nobbs was acknowledged by his peers as a comic genius. He died in August 2015.Trade Review"A delicious entertainment, as comic and as sharp as they come" Guardian "The funniest character ever to emerge from the world of the commuter" Daily Express "David Nobbs's The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is hilarious from start to finish and boasts an undercurrent of poignant seriousness. I would urge anyone who hasn't read it to do so." -- Nicholas Royle

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Book SynopsisThis book collects TV and movie critic Matt Zoller Seitz’s celebrated Mad Men recaps—as featured on New York magazine's Vulture blog—for the first time, including never-before-published essays on the show’s first three seasons.

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Book SynopsisA delight' StylistFunny, real and caring' YOU MagazineFunny, irreverent and moving everything you would expect from the thick-fringed presenter who's won a place in the nation's hearts' The SunFull of hilarious insights' Vanity FairA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFunny, moving and truthful QuiteClaudia Winkleman'swarmth, humour, no-holds-barred attitude and smoky eye have made her the favourite broadcaster of millions and a much-loved household name.In this, her first ever book, Claudia invites us all into her world. She shares her observations on topics such as the importance of melted cheese, why black coats are vital, how it's never okay to have sex with someone who has an opinion on your date outfit, how nurses are our most precious national treasure, and why colourful clothing is only for the under 10s (if you're reading this sporting a bright red jumper and you're 9, great! If you're older, sorry).This is a love letter to life the real, sometimes messy kind. Quite celebrates friendshipTrade Review‘Funny, irreverent and moving… everything you would expect from the thick-fringed presenter who’s won a place in the nation’s hearts’ The Sun ‘Filled with humour that's perfectly balanced with wisdom, reading it makes you feel like you're having a good gossip with her’ Red ‘A delight’ Stylist ‘Full of hilarious insights’ Vanity Fair ‘Full of humour, quirkiness and astute observations’ Prima ‘This charming, warm-hearted book proves just what an intelligent, quick-witted woman Claudia is’ Woman & Home ‘A wonderfully honest read’ Good Housekeeping ‘Funny, real and caring’ YOU Magazine ‘Effervescent and engaging’ The Mirror ‘An effervescent and fun read’ S Magazine ‘A warm, heartfelt look at the little things in life’. Radio Times ‘An entertainingly opinionated miscellany of personal wisdom’ The Sunday People ‘Light-hearted but also powerful’ The Daily Record ‘Witty and entertaining’ Heat ‘A must-read’ Hello ‘Smart, hilarious, self-deprecating’ Vanessa Feltz, Daily Express ‘Entertainingly opinionated’ The Sunday Express Magazine ‘A warm, witty look at modern life’ Cosmopolitan

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Book SynopsisTest your wits with the ultimate game of cunning, logic and intuition'This book is brilliant' Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2*It's time to start your adventure. Get them before they get you*Put your sleuthing skills to the test in a world of deception, betrayal, and strategy. Placed in a castle in the Scottish Highlands, you must figure out if your fellow players are Faithful or a Traitor. Can you trust Jorge, the dentist with an encyclopaedic memory and tendency to smile at everyone? Or Nina, the retiree who acts like the group's matriarch but has a knowing glint in her eyes..? Beware, for in this treacherous game, trust is a luxury you cannot afford.In the official book of the BAFTA-winning phenomenon, The Traitors: The Interactive Game Book, the decisions you make will decide what happens next. Take this thrilling journey on your own or with others, pooling your wisdom to make the right choices. With over 20 standalone games to play in a group - all with cunning Traitors twists - this is the perfect gift, guaranteed to unleash hours of mischief and fun.*Praise for The Traitors TV show* 'Addictively fiendish, this treachery was the best thing on TV in 20 years' Daily Mail'By far and away the most compelling and engrossing reality show of 2022, if not all time' Rolling Stone'One of the hottest realities right now, The Traitors is an absolute phenomenon you can enjoy also in a book format. Now, this is not a normal book' Digital SpyTrade ReviewEver since the show aired, Traitors fans have been asking how they can be part of the wonderful world of the show . . . The book is full of all the mystery, suspense and fun of the show. * Amanda Lovett (Season 1 contestant, BBC The Traitors UK) *This book is brilliant * Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2 *One of the hottest realities right now, The Traitors is an absolute phenomenon you can enjoy also in a book * Digital Spy *

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Book SynopsisAnd Finally is the injection of cheer we all need in these rather depressing times. This heart-warming book takes a look at the very best and finally' segments of the news those funny, silly and often eccentric stories the newsreaders save until the end of the programme, to leave on a high note.A marvellous little feel-good book that makes a charming gift Platinum MagazineAuthor and journalist Ryan Herman has selected the finest moments of serendipity, the astounding acts of kindness and generosity, the outrageous ideas come to life and the downright silly happenings and brought them together in this book.The tales range from the drunken mice causing havoc but ultimately endearing themselves to the workers at a sherry distillery in Spain; the bride-to-be and huge Swiftie who invited Taylor Swift to her wedding and got the surprise of her lifetime when Taylor flew to Ohio to attend her bridal shower; the owner of a riding school for disabled children who raised tens of thousands of pounds after Lucian Freud popped into one of her amateur horse-sketching classes and left his drawing behind, and Stephanie, the child refugee who founded a female-run software company in 1960s Britain, who was routinely faced with sexism when selling her products. When she posed as Steve' when writing to software companies her business suddenly took off and when she later sold her business, she made 70 of her employees millionaires.This is a feel-good book for dark times packed with uplifting human interest stories, people (and a few animals) doing extraordinary things, idiosyncratic slices of life and simple fun tales. There is a quote in the book from filmmaker Ali Catterall that sums it up best of all. He says, I think we need stories that shake us out of our complacency [] You can find magic in a dustbin. It depends where and how you look.

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from an award-winning Hollywood producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studiosAnyone with a cellphone can shoot video, but creating a memorable feature-length film requires knowledge and mastery of a wide range of skills, including screenwriting, storytelling, directing, visual composition, and production logistics. This book points the aspiring filmmaker down this complex learning path with such critical lessons as:? how to structure a story and pitch it to a studio? ways to reveal a story?s unseen aspects, such as backstory and character psychology? the difference between plot, story, and theme? why some films drag in Act 2, and what to do about it? how to visually compose a frame to best tell a story? how to manage finances, schedules, and the practical demands of productionWritten by an award-winning producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studios, 101 Things I Learned in Film School is an indispensable resource for students, screenwriters, filmmakers, animators, and anyone else interested in the moviemaking profession.

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Book SynopsisThis is the book The West Wing deserves. Allison JanneyA joy and a MUST READ for all the Wingnuts out there! Brad WhitfordA behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure. Includes an exclusive foreword by showrunner Aaron Sorkin and introduction by cast member Allison Janney.Step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet''s Oval Office with Fitzgerald and McCormack as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew in a lively and colourful backstage pass to the timeless series. This intimate, in-depth reflection reveals how The West Wing was conceived, and spotlights the army of people it took to produce it, the lifelong friendships it fo

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Book SynopsisA collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.Antiques Roadshow has graced our screens for forty years and has become one of the nation's most beloved television programmes and a national institution. It has featured thousands of unique stories over the years, and introduced many incredible characters and unforgettable moments. In this anniversary celebration, Paul Atterbury and Marc Allum look back at the quintessential moments from the show's illustrious history, providing a look at the history behind the very best and most intriguing objects that have appeared on the show.Antiques Roadshow: 40 Years of Great Finds reveals the astonishing stories behind findings such as the discovery of the Lalique vase which had been bought for a pound at a car boot sale and left in the loft, only to be valued and sold for 25,000; the twenty-three original Beatrix Potter drawings; a brooch designed by the great

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Book SynopsisA career-spanning introduction to the award-winning director of Small Axe, with contributions from Paul Gilroy, Hamza Walker and more Declared by Time "one of the most influential people in the world" in 2014, British filmmaker Steve McQueen (born 1969) first presented his work in galleries and museums in the early 1990s, with installations and films influenced by Warhol and French New Wave. (An early friendship with Okwui Enwezor was also formative.) His first major work was Bear (1993), in which two naked men (one of them McQueen) exchange glances that can be interpreted as either flirtatious or threatening. Today McQueen is best known for award-winning films such as Widows (2018), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), Shame (2011) and Hunger (2008). More recently, he directed the five-part film series Small Axe (2020), about London’s Black community and the British Caribbean experience. In 2021, a three-part documentary series, Uprising, Black Power: A British Story of Resistance and Subnormal: A British Scandal (2021) were released as a companion to Small Axe, covering the Civil Rights Movement in the UK. Published for McQueen’s solo exhibition at Pirelli HangarBicocca, this comprehensive survey features several of the artist’s most iconic films from the past two decades, as well as an in-depth exploration of his new work. It includes critical texts on McQueen’s oeuvre by art historians and curators, among them Paul Gilroy and Solveig Nelson, as well as a conversation between the artist and Hamza Walker.

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Book SynopsisFilled with delicious recipes inspired by the hit television series, this cookbook allows fans to experience the world of Supernatural like never before. Whether you’re a seasoned chef, beginner cook, or diner food enthusiast like the Winchester Brothers, Supernatural: The Official Cookbook brings a variety both savory and sweet recipes from the show to life. When they aren’t keeping humanity safe from all kinds of otherworldly threats, Dean and Sam often take time to eat and devise their next steps for hunting monsters at a small-town diner. This complete culinary guide features some of the brothers’ favorite dishes, such as Dean’s breakfast Pigs `N A Poke, cheeseburger and fries, angel food cake, Sam’s salads—and, of course, pie! Featuring other recipes inspired by characters and locations and complete with illustrations, recipe modifications, and mouthwatering full-color photos, this cookbook will inspire you to not wait for your next road trip and prepare your own delicious feast.

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