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The complete One Foot in the Grave / Richard Webber.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Orion, 2006.Description: 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780752873572(hbk)
  • 0752873571(hbk)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Ch. 1. Before One foot in the grave -- Ch. 2. The birth of the sitcom -- Ch. 3. Casting the net -- Ch. 4. Getting the show on the road -- Ch. 5. The first show -- Ch. 6. Completing the opening series -- Ch. 7. Preparations for another run -- Ch. 8. Series two -- Ch. 9. Series three -- Ch. 10. Series four -- Ch. 11. Heading for the Algarve -- Ch. 12. Series five -- Ch. 13. Crossing the big pond -- Ch. 14. The specials -- Ch. 15. Bringing the curtain down.
Review: "When One Foot in the Grave burst onto our TV screens in January 1990, the nation was quickly gripped. Cantankerous Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), bewildered by society's ills, riled by the decline in moral standards and plagued by pure bad luck, struck a chord with millions of viewers. The original grumpy old man, Victor became a hero for speaking out where so many of us would fear to do so. And throughout the 42 episodes of the series, we cheered him on." "Here, for the first time, is the story behind this astoundingly successful series. Authorised by the show's creator, David Renwick, and containing exclusive extracts from his diaries, we step behind the scenes and follow the programme from birth to adulthood. Containing exclusive interviews with not only Renwick but also the cast and crew, including Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie, every detail of the show is revealed: from the fact that Richard Wilson had originally wanted to work with a different actress to Annette Crosbie in the role of his wife Margaret to where Renwick found the inspiration for his wonderful plots." "This book explores in detail each episode from the six series and is illustrated throughout with many rare, previously unseen photographs. It is a must-have for any fan of the show and anyone who has ever muttered that most famous of phrases - I don't believe it!"--BOOK JACKET.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Non-Fiction Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction Non-Fiction 791.4572 WEB 1 Available T00435885
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The complete story of 'One Foot in the Grave', written with the co-operation of writer David Renwick and the stars of the series.

Ch. 1. Before One foot in the grave -- Ch. 2. The birth of the sitcom -- Ch. 3. Casting the net -- Ch. 4. Getting the show on the road -- Ch. 5. The first show -- Ch. 6. Completing the opening series -- Ch. 7. Preparations for another run -- Ch. 8. Series two -- Ch. 9. Series three -- Ch. 10. Series four -- Ch. 11. Heading for the Algarve -- Ch. 12. Series five -- Ch. 13. Crossing the big pond -- Ch. 14. The specials -- Ch. 15. Bringing the curtain down.

"When One Foot in the Grave burst onto our TV screens in January 1990, the nation was quickly gripped. Cantankerous Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), bewildered by society's ills, riled by the decline in moral standards and plagued by pure bad luck, struck a chord with millions of viewers. The original grumpy old man, Victor became a hero for speaking out where so many of us would fear to do so. And throughout the 42 episodes of the series, we cheered him on." "Here, for the first time, is the story behind this astoundingly successful series. Authorised by the show's creator, David Renwick, and containing exclusive extracts from his diaries, we step behind the scenes and follow the programme from birth to adulthood. Containing exclusive interviews with not only Renwick but also the cast and crew, including Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie, every detail of the show is revealed: from the fact that Richard Wilson had originally wanted to work with a different actress to Annette Crosbie in the role of his wife Margaret to where Renwick found the inspiration for his wonderful plots." "This book explores in detail each episode from the six series and is illustrated throughout with many rare, previously unseen photographs. It is a must-have for any fan of the show and anyone who has ever muttered that most famous of phrases - I don't believe it!"--BOOK JACKET.

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