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  • The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets

    by Simon Singh ...
    From bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem, a must-have for number lovers and Simpsons fans'An entertaining picture of the insanely high-minded nature of the Simpsons' writers' Sunday Times***'***A valuable, entertaining book that, above all, celebrates a supremely funny, sophisticated show' Financial TimesYou may have watched hundreds of episodes of The Simpsons (an... ... Read more

    €10.89

  • A Question of Sport Quiz Book

    by BBC Sport ...
    After more than four decades on the air, A Question of Sport is firmly established as the final word in sports trivia. Now, after countless arguments, sporting debates and lost hours spent directing the action from the sofa, you can finally test your own knowledge to see if you can succeed where so many sporting greats have failed.With over 3,500 brand new questions, A Question of Sport Quiz Book ... Read more

    €9.99

  • It’s Not What You Think

    by Chris Evans ...
    The story of how one council estate lad made good, really very good, and survived – just about – to tell the tale…Chris Evans’s extraordinary career has seen him become one of the country’s most successful broadcasters and producers. From The Big Breakfast to Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush and TFI Friday, Chris changed the TV landscape during the ‘90s; and on Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, BBC Radio ... Read more

    €4.43

  • Behind the Laughter

    by Sherrie Hewson ...
    Join Loose Women's Sherrie Hewson on her rollercoaster ride through the laughter, tears and tantrums of an extraordinary life lived on and off the screen.Sherrie Hewson is one of Britain's best loved telly stars. From her dazzling performances in the Carry On films to Russ Abbott's Madhouse, to her favourite character Maureen Holdsworth in Coronation Street to the green hills of Emmerdale, Sherrie ... Read more

    €7.40

  • Eat Shop Save

    Recipes & mealplanners to help you EAT healthier, SHOP smarter and SAVE serious money at the same time

    by Dale Pinnock ...
    **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**Television tie-in Eat Shop Save contains over 80 recipes to restore sanity to the challenges of family cooking!Focusing on the time-poor in particular, these delicious meals will put a smile on the fussiest of eaters and entice families with chapters such as: Quick After Work Suppers, Favourites with a Facelift and Something Sweet (but good for you).Food is just the ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing

    The Definitive Biography of a Comedy Legend

    by John Fisher ...
    The first ever intimate portrait of Britain’s best-loved, but little known, comedy entertainer. Fully authorised, and written by Cooper’s friend and colleague John Fisher.More than just a comedian, Tommy Cooper was a born entertainer. Working in a golden age of British comedy, Cooper stood – literally – head and shoulders above the crowd, and had a magical talent for humour that defied description ... Read more

    €5.17

  • Star Trek: A Post-structural Critique of the Original Series

    by Michael Hemmingson ...
    Media critic Michael Hemmingson offers a history and critique of the original Star Trek TV series, and the impact it has had on our culture, language, and science. Using the post-strctural lens, this study offers an insightful examination of sexual politics, colonial expansion, the human superiority over aliens, military action and the prime directive within the Star Trek realm. ... Read more

    €1.99

  • Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World

    by AUSXIP Network, Mary D. Brooks ...
    Xena: Warrior Princess is a cult classic starring Lucy Lawless & Renee O'Connor. September 04, 2020 is the 25th Anniversary of a show that changed lives forever. A phenomenal fandom - the Xenaverse - was born at the birth of the internet. It set the standard for all other fandoms to follow! Celebrate with us and discover the rich tapestry of the Xenaverse.It has taken an Amazon Village to produce ... Read more

    €8.49

  • He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection Volume 1

    by Various ...
    THE MOST POWERFUL STORIES IN THE UNIVERSE! The toy juggernaut Masters of the Universe and its subsequent action figure lines featured memorable pack-in minicomics that aided in playtime for children across the world. This two volume digital collection features sixty-eight US releases, including all minicomics from the eighties Masters of the Universe line, the eighties Princess of Power line, and ... Read more

    €8.09

  • Talkback: The Seventies

    The Unofficial and Unauthorised Doctor Who Interview Book

    by Stephen James Walker ...
    Series Book 2 - Talkback
    An incredible collection of interviews with the people behind the early years of the BBC’s classic science fiction adventure series Doctor Who. From directors to designers, producers, story editors, writers and cast, all are featured in this latest addition to Telos’s acclaimed range of factual books about Doctor Who.This volume includes interviews with actors Jon Pertwee (the Doctor), Katy ... Read more

    €5.75 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Downton Abbey - A Celebration

    The Official Companion to All Six Series

    by Jessica Fellowes ...
    Since the moment we first entered Downton Abbey in 1912, we have been swept away by Julian Fellowes' evocative world of romance, intrigue, drama and tradition. Now, in 1925, as Downton Abbey prepares to close its doors for the final time, Jessica Fellowes leads us through the house and estate, reliving the iconic moments of the wonderfully aristocratic Crawley family and their servants as they ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Lady Mary Crawley and Matthew Crawley Esq.

    by Jessica Fellowes, Matthew Sturgis ...
    Series Book 1 - Downton Abbey Shorts
    This richly illustrated short, extracted from the official book The Chronicles of Downton Abbey, focuses on the characters individually, examining their motivations, their actions and the inspirations behind them. Forwarded by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.‘There’s an independence about Mary,” says Michelle Dockery, the actress who plays her. “She’s not influenced by anyone and she’s very ... Read more

    €1.47

  • El gran atracón

    30 años devorando series

    by Serielizados ...
    El 14 de noviembre de 1990, Telecinco estrenaba el "espectacular debut de David Lynch en televisión": Twin Peaks. Pocos meses después, Antena 3 lanzaba su primer gran éxito de producción propia, Farmacia de guardia. Dos de las series más vistas (y antagónicas) del prime time noventero daban, sin saberlo, el pistoletazo de salida a una edad dorada que vería nacer lo mejor de la televisión ... Read more

    €9.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Twilight Zone

    Rod Serling’S Wondrous Land

    by Kenneth Reynolds ...
    From 1959 to 1964, a chilling new anthology series held audiences captive with tales of horror, delight, and mystery. Rod Serling changed the face of television with The Twilight Zone, a groundbreaking series that enticed viewers to tap into the wonders of a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. When they accepted that cryptic invitation, viewers found themselves in The ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Last of the Summer Wine

    by Richard Webber ...
    Series series The Best of British Comedy
    The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic.‘Do you reckon I’m in love with Mrs. Batty, or is it just sex?’ CompoCompo: I thought you'd be open.Sid: Well that's a natural assumption if you ignore the drawn blinds and the forty foot sign that says closed.Set and filmed in and around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, Last of the Summer Wine follows the adventures of three quirky ... Read more

    €4.43

  • Kenneth Williams Unseen

    The private notes, scripts and photographs

    by Wes Butters, Russell Davies ...
    To mark the 20th anniversary of Kenneth Williams’ death, a beautiful coffee table book celebrating his life, including never-before-seen photographs, sketches and personal testimony from Williams’ closest friends, for the very first time.2008 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of legendary comic actor and broadcaster Kenneth Williams. Among the actor's bequests, in a will which itself was ... Read more

    €4.43

  • An Absolute Casserole

    The Taskmaster Compendium

    by Alex Horne ...
    How many eggs have been broken in the making of this programme? What is the worst thing Alex has eaten? Are you more likely to win Taskmaster if you wear a hat? Why is the Taskmaster always right?This hilarious compendium celebrates a decade of Taskmaster's inspired chaos. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your favourite contestants.Inside you'll find ... Read more

    €12.99

  • Torchwood Declassified

    Investigating Mainstream Cult Television

    Edited by Rebecca Williams ...
    Series series Investigating Cult TV
    Torchwood started its life on television as a spin-off from Doctor Who, bringing Captain Jack to join new colleagues in a television series that quickly established itself as fresh and watchable television. It's fourth series, subtitled 'Miracle Day', continued its move from the niche channel of BBC3 to metamorphose into an international production between the BBC and the US network Starz. ... Read more

    €26.71

  • The A to Z of African-American Television

    by Kathleen Fearn-Banks ...
    Series series The A to Z Guide Series
    From Amos 'n' Andy to The Jeffersons to Family Matters to Chappelle's Show, this volume covers it all with entries on all different genres-animation, documentaries, sitcoms, sports, talk shows, and variety shows-and performers such as Muhammad Ali, Louis Armstrong, Bill Cosby, and Oprah Winfrey. Additionally, information can be found on general issues, ranging from African American audiences and ... Read more

    €46.96

  • Film and Television Collections in Europe - the MAP-TV Guide

    Edited by Daniela Kirchner ...
    The MAP-TV Guide to film and television collections in Europe provides detailed information on almost 2,000 sources and archives of film and television in over forty European countries. This authoritative volume includes: the title listing of each collection both in English and the local language; research information; a subject and keyword index; an introduction to the collections in each country ... Read more

    €76.03

  • The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time

    by Martin Gitlin ...
    Since the advent of network television, situation comedies have been a staple of prime-time programming. Classics of the genre have emerged in every decade, from The Honeymooners and Make Room for Daddy in the 1950sto 30 Rock, The Office, and Modern Family of the twenty-first century. Other shows that have left enduring impressions are The Andy Griffith Show, Get Smart, The Bob Newhart Show, ... Read more

    €86.97

  • Yes, Chef. The Bear Cookbook: Seasons 1 & 2, Unofficial

    The Bear Cookbooks, #3

    by Hank Finnegan ...
    Series Book 3 - The Bear Cookbooks
    Made by super fans of The Bear for fans of The Bear. This is the unofficial cookbook for Seasons 1 & 2 of "The Bear" - I've combined the first two books to make the price better for fellow fans.The book has pretty much every recipe from the first two seasons for FX's The Bear. But whether you're interested in the recipes, cookbooks featured in the show, the soundtracks, the restaurants, kitchen ... Read more

    €9.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • ATLAS OF THE FOUR QUADRANTS

    THE STAR TREK SCREEN GUIDE

    by Scott Swedorski ...
    Series Book 1 - ATLAS OF THE FOUR QUADRANTS
    THE STAR TREK SCREEN GUIDEAn Unofficial Historical and Reference Guide to the Star Trek Screen CanonFor nearly sixty years, Star Trek has expanded across television, film, animation, shorts, and documentaries into one of science fiction's most enduring screen legacies. From the first voyages to the farthest future, it has grown into a canon so large, varied, and long-running that seeing the whole ... Read more

    €4.99

  • THE STORY OF NED BEATTY: A SUMMARIZED BIOGRAPHY

    ‘Deliverance’ & ‘Network’, Superman and Toy Story Actor Dies at 83.

    by SANDRA THOMAS ...
    Ned Thomas Beatty was brought into the world in Louisville, Kentucky, to Margaret (Fortney) and Charles William Beatty. He grew up fishing and chipping away at ranches. His old neighborhood of St. Matthews, Kentucky, is not really the climate to energize a profession in media outlets, however, so when inquired, "How could you get into the entertainment biz?" Beatty reacted, "By spending time with ... Read more

    €3.42