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Laughter In The House: The Story Of British Sitcom. Copyright: BBC
Laughter In The House: The Story Of British Sitcom

Laughter In The House: The Story Of British Sitcom

  • TV documentary
  • BBC One
  • 1999
  • 3 episodes (1 series)

Short documentary series exploring the history of British sitcoms. Features Julie Walters.

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Key details

Genre
Documentary
Broadcast
1999
Channel
BBC One
Episodes
3 (1 series)
Features
Julie Walters
Directors
Paul Tilzey
Producers
Paul Tilzey and Nicholas Rossiter
Company

Julie Walters narrates this exploration of British television sitcom from its roots on radio and in America and music hall, to contemporary examples such as Men Behaving Badly and One Foot In The Grave.

Featuring interviews with cast, writers, producers, and other key figures in the sitcom world, Laughter In The House: The Story Of British Sitcom lifts the lid on many behind-the-scenes tales.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 24th March 1999 at 10pm on BBC One

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