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1. www.buzzmag.co.uk › different-times-british-comedyDifferent Times review: unpacking a century of British comedy

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   Aug 18, 2023 · Dig into David Stubbs' Different Times, a critical review of Britain's comedy journey from the silent movie era to today's TV.

2. www.goodreads.com › book › showDifferent Times: A History of British Comedy - Goodreads

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   Jul 27, 2023 · David Stubbs. 3.61. 46 ratings12 reviews. They don't make comedy like they used to . . . From the slapstick comedy of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, the surrealism of Spike Milligan and Monty Python, and the golden age of political incorrectness helmed by Benny Hill, to the alternative scene that burst forth following the punk movement, the ...

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3. www.chortle.co.uk › books › 2023/08/02Different Times by David Stubbs : Book reviews 2023 : Chortle ...

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   Aug 2, 2023 · As a book broader than it is deep, few of the ideas Stubbs floats about the place of various comedies are entirely original. But for all its flaws, Different Times is an interesting and wide-ranging overview of how British comedy has evolved to reflect the times it has been made in.

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   Aug 16, 2023 · Book review: Different Times: A History of British Comedy, by David Stubbs. By Aidan Smith. Published 16th Aug 2023, 20:07 BST. There are some beautifully crafted pen-portraits of humour’s...

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   Sep 9, 2023 · We’re funny people, right? And that’s good … isn’t it? After reading David Stubbs’s new book, Different Times: A History of British Comedy, you might not be so sure. Early on, Stubbs – a...

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   8 hours ago · The book begins following David’s hip replacement, which he says was brought on by years of “diving through serving hatches and landing off-stage on unhelpfully thin crash mats”.

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   Where can I buy David Stubbs a history of British comedy?

   • • Different Times: A History Of British Comedy by David Stubbs is published by Faber priced £20 It is also available from Amazon, priced £15.32. Thanks for reading. If you find Chortle’s coverage of the comedy scene useful or interesting, please consider supporting us with a monthly or one-off ko-fi donation.

   Different Times by David Stubbs : Book reviews 2023 - Chortle

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   Who is David Stubbs?

   • Its author, David Stubbs, is better known for writing about music (several muso-ish references betray this, as well as a section about music and comedy’s awkward relationship) but no fish out of water when it comes to his chosen topic here.

   Different Times review: unpacking a century of British comedy

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   Did David Stubbs record a 'funniest moment' in British comedy?

   • It’s one of the all-time funniest moments in British comedy, witnessed by half the country when broadcast in 1977 and surely the other 50 percent subsequently. David Stubbs duly records it in his book but then does something unnecessary and, really, unforgivable.

   Book review: Different Times: A History of British Comedy, by David Stu…

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   Is different times a good book?

   • Comprised in varying proportions of biography, technical analysis, personal recollection and social commentary, Different Times is ambitious in its scope – a century-plus of Britain’s comedy output, from the silent movie boom to the present day – and a little misshapen, but made successful via persuasive arguments and a well-turned prose style.

   Different Times review: unpacking a century of British comedy

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   Did David Stubbs record the acrobatics of Richard Baker & Kenneth Kendall?

   • David Stubbs duly records it in his book but then does something unnecessary and, really, unforgivable. He points out that the acrobatics of Richard Baker, Kenneth Kendall and the rest are “clearly executed by stunt doubles”. We know, spoilsport, we know!

   Book review: Different Times: A History of British Comedy, by David Stu…

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   What is Sir David Jason's new book 'this time next year' about?

   • Sir David Jason at a signing for new book, This Time Next Year. (Image: Getty) Sir David Jason’s latest book takes his loyal fans back through the highs and many lows of his journey to stardom with the life-affirming message that no matter how many setbacks you face, things will probably work out in the end.

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8. www.telegraph.co.uk › books › what-to-readDifferent Times review: 'political correctness saved comedy'

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   Jul 13, 2023 · Different Times, a humourless history by David Stubbs, argues against our national ‘over-emphasis’ on funny business.