Mar 05, 2011
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Behind the Britcoms: From Script to Screen (2011)

Moira Brooker and Philip Bretherton (Judith and Alastair from As Time Goes By (1992)) host this behind-the-scenes look at the work of the writers behind many of our favorite "Britcoms" (British situation comedies), revealing how their ideas make it to the screen.

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Documentary

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United Kingdom United States of America

Companies

BBC Worldwide Productions Iowa Public Television

Moira Brooker

Host

Philip Bretherton

Host

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