Hislop, Ian
Spike
- ISBN 13:
- 9780573133695
- author:
- Hislop, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Samuel French Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 116
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Spike: A Comedy of Chaos In 1950s Britain, comedy was on the rise. The Goon Show, with its unique blend of satire and absurdity, had captured the nation's attention. At the heart of this phenomenon was Spike, a fellow Goon and chief writer, who found himself at odds with the BBC. As he navigated the complexities of his career, Spike struggled to reconcile his past with his desire for comedy. With the support of his colleagues and an irrepressible sound assistant, Spike pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on air. His war with Hitler may be over, but a new battle had begun - one against the establishment and himself. As he sought to elevate The Goons to new heights, Spike's dogged obsession with finding the funny threatened to come crashing down. This is a story about the power of comedy to transform and transcend, set against the backdrop of post-war Britain.
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