Brit Wit: The 100 Greatest British Comedy Movies of All Time
Brit Wit: The 100 Greatest British Comedy Movies of All Time

Author: Claudia Morgan

Publisher: Richards Education

Published:

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13:

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Discover the unique charm, sharp wit, and laugh-out-loud moments of British cinema with "Brit Wit: The 100 Greatest British Comedy Movies of All Time." This delightful book offers a comprehensive look at the films that have defined British humor, from the irreverent brilliance of Monty Python and the Holy Grail to the romantic hilarity of Four Weddings and a Funeral and the suburban shenanigans of Shaun of the Dead. Each chapter delves into a different movie, exploring the cultural significance, memorable moments, and comedic genius behind these timeless classics. Whether it's the dark satire of The Ladykillers or the heartwarming charm of The Full Monty, this book covers the full spectrum of British comedy, celebrating the films that have made audiences laugh for generations. Perfect for cinephiles, comedy fans, and anyone who appreciates the subtlety and wit of British humor, "Brit Wit" is your ultimate guide to the best of British comedy cinema. Take a journey through the laughter and tears, the absurdity and the brilliance, and discover why these films continue to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences around the world.

Brit Wit
Brit Wit

Author: Susie Jones

Publisher:

Published: 2015-01-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781849536653

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"In politics, if you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman." --Margaret Thatcher "Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and just give her a house." --Rod Stewart Ever been at a loss for words? Ever wished that the perfect wry remark or putdown would spring to mind? The great, the good, the intellectual, and the downright insulting can all be found in Brit Wit. With wonderful one-liners from such formidable figures as Churchill and Shakespeare to more recent luminaries of British stage, screen and society including Michael Caine, Victoria Wood, and Eddie Izzard, Brit Wit celebrates all that makes Britain brilliant.

More Brit Wit
More Brit Wit

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 9781840244649

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Need a wry remark for that all-important speech, or a pithy putdown for that caustic colleague? This follow-up to the bestselling Brit Wit will elevate your verbal repartee to a whole new level. Learn more about the art of the epigram from brilliant Old Blighty's wittiest and wisest, from Jane Austen to Billy Connolly and Geoffrey Chaucer to Tracey Emin.

The Prodigal Tongue
The Prodigal Tongue

Author: Lynne Murphy

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-04-10

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1524704881

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CHOSEN BY THE ECONOMIST AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR An American linguist teaching in England explores the sibling rivalry between British and American English “English accents are the sexiest.” “Americans have ruined the English language.” Such claims about the English language are often repeated but rarely examined. Professor Lynne Murphy is on the linguistic front line. In The Prodigal Tongue she explores the fiction and reality of the special relationship between British and American English. By examining the causes and symptoms of American Verbal Inferiority Complex and its flipside, British Verbal Superiority Complex, Murphy unravels the prejudices, stereotypes and insecurities that shape our attitudes to our own language. With great humo(u)r and new insights, Lynne Murphy looks at the social, political and linguistic forces that have driven American and British English in different directions: how Americans got from centre to center, why British accents are growing away from American ones, and what different things we mean when we say estate, frown, or middle class. Is anyone winning this war of the words? Will Yanks and Brits ever really understand each other?

A Little Bit of Brit Wit
A Little Bit of Brit Wit

Author: Tom Hay

Publisher: Summersdale Pub Limited

Published: 2011-11-14

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 9781849530071

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"Call that a maiden speech? I call that a brazen hussy of a speech." —Winston Churchill "How long was I in the army? Five foot eleven." —Spike Milligan Celebrate the brilliance of British wit with this mini-collection of humor to wow one's friends and cow one's enemies.

Fibs, Facts and Farces - Tales from the Arab World
Fibs, Facts and Farces - Tales from the Arab World

Author: John Carter

Publisher: Barzipan Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0957023340

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The recent history of the Arab World presents a dismal story of pain, horror, and suffering. The causes are many and the blame game endless. However, the happy experiences of one Englishman throw a quite contrary light on current events, and have been written down as a way of saying thank you to all the Arabians involved for their unrivalled hospitality and friendship, as well as for sharing so much hilarious merriment. The author has collected stories over the course of many years that highlight not only the essential dottiness of his own country’s activities in the area, but also unveil the tremendous humour that the Arabs themselves possess. In this volume these tales are recorded, many for the first time, and have been added to by extensive research into the relevant literature to provide important background material, reference and explanation. To understand the humour of a race or nation is to understand and appreciate their culture and characteristics and reach a common ground. Whatever your nationality, Fibs, Facts and Farces: Tales from the Arab World will have you holding your sides.