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Title: Are You Being Served?: The Inside Story of Britain's Funniest--And Public Television's Favorite--Comedy Series by Adrian Rigelsford, Anthony Brown, Geoff Tibballs ISBN: 0-912333-04-9 Publisher: Bay Books Pub. Date: August, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.48 (23 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Very Excellent
Comment: 'AYBS?' has many of the distinctions that make it a notable TV show. It boasts both a black-and-white episode (the pilot) and a 'lost' episode. It's been made into a feature film and a stage play. There's a spinoff series, 'Are You Being Served? Again', known as 'Grace and Favour' in the UK. An Australian version of the series was produced, as well as a pilot for an American rendition that never saw release. These little factoids and many other things are in the book for the fan's reference.
Also given are very brief synopses of the episodes, as well as mini-bios of the show's main characters and the actors who portray them. There's Mrs. Slocombe's (Molly Sugden) discussions about her... pet cat, Capt. Peacock's (Frank Thornton) marital woes, the biting wit of Mr. Lucas (Trevor Bannister), and other details. Then there's John Inman and his effeminate and flamboyant portrayal of Mr. Humphries, the quintessential "campy over-the-top allegedly gay" character. A good portion of Inman's bio talks about the controversy regarding Humphries's implied homosexuality. As for Mr. Humphries himself, he has stated many times on the show that he's "neither one way nor the other"...
Another neat addition is the glossary of British terms- the slang and vernacular commonly heard on the show. It's good to have when you're watching the show on the west end of the pond and you're not quite sure what a "till", an "electric fire", or "sacking" is. Unfortunately, not all of the various terms heard on the show are defined. I'm still trying to figure out what an "argybargy" (I think that's how it's spelled) is. And just what is a "bloody palaver" (spelling again) anyway? Can anybody help me out on these ones?
Rating: 4
Summary: Are you free, Mister Humphries?
Comment: Although Monty Python's Flying Circus is still the most celebrated British comedy TV series to hit the states, I've yet to see any other BBC show match 'Are You Being Served?' as the funniest. The 'Inside Story' companion book is a helpful guide for American fans of this landmark BBC sitcom.
'AYBS?' has many of the distinctions that make it a notable TV show. It boasts both a black-and-white episode (the pilot) and a 'lost' episode. It's been made into a feature film and a stage play. There's a spinoff series, 'Are You Being Served? Again', known as 'Grace and Favour' in the UK. An Australian version of the series was produced, as well as a pilot for an American rendition that never saw release. These little factoids and many other things are in the book for the fan's reference.
Also given are very brief synopses of the episodes, as well as mini-bios of the show's main characters and the actors who portray them. There's Mrs. Slocombe's (Molly Sugden) discussions about her... pet cat, Capt. Peacock's (Frank Thornton) marital woes, the biting wit of Mr. Lucas (Trevor Bannister), and other details. Then there's John Inman and his effeminate and flamboyant portrayal of Mr. Humphries, the quintessential "campy over-the-top allegedly gay" character. A good portion of Inman's bio talks about the controversy regarding Humphries's implied homosexuality. As for Mr. Humphries himself, he has stated many times on the show that he's "neither one way nor the other"...
Another neat addition is the glossary of British terms- the slang and vernacular commonly heard on the show. It's good to have when you're watching the show on the west end of the pond and you're not quite sure what a "till", an "electric fire", or "sacking" is. Unfortunately, not all of the various terms heard on the show are defined. I'm still trying to figure out what an "argybargy" (I think that's how it's spelled) is. And just what is a "bloody palaver" (spelling again) anyway? Can anybody help me out on these ones?
'Late!
Rating: 5
Summary: A Big Serving of Grace Brothers and more!
Comment: This is a fun book that any fan of the British series, "Are You Being Served?" will enjoy. Full of interesting facts about the actors, producers and directors and bits of trivia, this companion book will be more than enough for any fan of Mr Humphries or the hilarious, cat loving, Mrs. Slocombe. There are summaries of all of the episodes, that also include the second series, "Grace and Favour" and the movie that follows the gang as the go on vacation together. It even includes the episodes of the Australian version, which lasted for two seasons. A well rounded book for a long lasting British sitcom and a must have for any fan of the series!
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Title: The Are You Being Served? Stories: 'Camping In' and Other Fiascoes by Jeremy Lloyd ISBN: 0912333022 Publisher: Bay Books Pub. Date: May, 1997 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title:Are You Being Served? The Movie ASIN: B0000640SH Publisher: Anchor Bay Entertain Pub. Date: 11 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $17.98 |
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Title:The Complete Are You Being Served? Collection (Series 6-10) ASIN: B0000A02Y7 Publisher: BBC Video Pub. Date: 30 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $119.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $104.38 |
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Title: Are You Being Served?: A Celebration of Twenty-Five Years by Richard Webber, David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd ISBN: 1566490421 Publisher: Welcome Rain Pub. Date: October, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title:The Complete Are You Being Served? Collection (Series 1-5) ASIN: B000069HXD Publisher: BBC Video Pub. Date: 27 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $119.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $104.38 |
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