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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › British_comedyBritish comedy - Wikipedia

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   British comedy history is measured in centuries. Shakespeare incorporated many chase scenes and beatings into his comedies, such as in his play The Comedy of Errors. Punch and Judy made their first recorded appearance in Britain in 1662, when Samuel Pepys noted a "pretty" puppet play being performed in Covent Garden, London. [1]

2. comedycarnival.co.uk › history-of-british-comedyHistory of British Comedy

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   Nov 24, 2023 · As we moved into the 18th and 19th centuries, comedy became a staple in British theatre, with iconic playwrights like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw bringing a sharp wit to the stage with plays like “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Pygmalion.”

3. www.comedyhistory101.com › comedy-history-101/2018/12 › 7History of Peep Show and Other US Versions of British Comedy ...

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   Dec 7, 2018 · We dive into the history of the Peep Show American pilot and other British comedy shows that came stateside and completely missed the mark; including The IT Crowd, Spaced, and Fawlty Towers. Remember, America is where British comedy shows come to die!

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_stand-up_comedyHistory of stand-up comedy - Wikipedia

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   The present British stand-up comedy circuit arose from the 'alternative' comedy revolution of the 1980s, with political and observational humor being the prominent styles to flourish. In 1983, young drama teacher Maria Kempinska created Jongleurs Comedy Clubs before it closed in 2017.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Monty_PythonMonty Python - Wikipedia

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   Monty Python (also collectively known as the Pythons) [2] [3] were a British comedy troupe formed in 1969 consisting of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

7. www.boldvoice.com › blog › british-vs-american-humor7 Differences Between British vs. American Humor | BoldVoice

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Discover the key differences between British and American humor! Learn how to navigate punchlines, wit, and cultural nuances as a non-native English speaker.

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   What is British comedy history?

   • British comedy history is measured in centuries. Shakespeare incorporated many chase scenes and beatings into his comedies, such as in his play The Comedy of Errors. Punch and Judy made their first recorded appearance in Britain in 1662, when Samuel Pepys noted a "pretty" puppet play being performed in Covent Garden, London.

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   When did alternative comedy start in Britain?

   • In Britain, alternative comedy had already raised its head with BBC’s Monty Python series in the late 60s and early 70s, which baffled and shocked unsuspecting viewers in equal measures. By the mid-80s, wry, witty and sardonic humour was showcased in popular sitcoms Blackadder, The Young Ones and risqué sketch show Not the Nine O’Clock News.

   That's the way to do it! The history of British comedy

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   How did comedy become popular in the 18th and 19th centuries?

   • As we moved into the 18th and 19th centuries, comedy became a staple in British theatre, with iconic playwrights like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw bringing a sharp wit to the stage with plays like “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Pygmalion.” Consider this line from Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest:

   History of British Comedy

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   When did comedy start?

   • From the 1970s to the '90s, different styles of comedy began to emerge, from the madcap stylings of Robin Williams, to the odd observations of Jerry Seinfeld and Ellen DeGeneres, the ironic musings of Steven Wright, to the mimicry of Whoopi Goldberg, and Eddie Murphy.

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   When did comedy start in India?

   • Aside from American and British versions in the early 1900s, other nations did not establish comedy scenes until decades later. Despite a history of staged comedy acts from the 16th and 17th centuries, modern stand-up in India emerged in the 1980s.

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   When did radio comedy start in Britain?

   • Radio comedy in Britain has been almost exclusively the preserve of the BBC. In the 1940s and 1950s, variety dominated the schedules, and popular series included It's That Man Again and Much Binding in the Marsh. In the 1950s, the BBC was running Hancock's Half Hour starring Tony Hancock. Hancock's Half Hour was later transferred to television.

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9. www.history.co.uk › the-history-of-british-comedyThat's the way to do it! The history of British comedy

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   By the mid-80s, wry, witty and sardonic humour was showcased in popular sitcoms Blackadder, The Young Ones and risqué sketch show Not the Nine O’Clock News. The history of comedy in the UK has been one of evolvement, embracing social and political changes in society.