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Featuring personal tangents and asides, Key examines "all facets of comedy, from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy films and TV specials--all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Part masterclass, part memoir, and ... embellished...
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Rund um seinen 60. Geburtstag stellt sich Bernd Stelter dem Älterwerden - das gar nicht so schlecht ist, wie er findet, vor allem, wenn man die Alternative bedenkt. Aber: Jetzt geht's ums letzte Drittel, Zeit für eine Bestandsaufnahme, um barrierefrei Neunzig zu werden. Stelter beginnt zu gehen, 10.000 Schritte täglich, und seine Muskeln so lange zu triezen, bis sie brennen. Aber der Mensch ist ja nicht nur Körper, da ist auch ein Geist, der nicht...
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Kinder sind was Wunderbares. Noch schöner ist nur ein Hühnerhof, findet Johann König und holt sich eine Schar aufgeregtes Federvieh ins Haus. Dabei hat er mit drei Kindern ja eigentlich schon genug Arbeit. Vor allem, weil sie während der Seuchenjahre nicht nur gefüttert, gesäubert und befriedet, sondern auch noch unterrichtet werden mussten. Also die Kinder, nicht die Hühner. Hier erzählt er, gewohnt trocken und lakonisch, wie er Lockdown,...
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"Rotzig und respektlos, sexy und sentimental, spannend und politisch unkorrekt." - Frank Goosen
Die Omma ist eine Ruhrpottikone. Sie war mal Wirtschafterin im Puff, bis sie den brutalen Zuhälter nicht mehr ertragen und ihn kurzerhand mit einer Flasche Korn erschlagen hat. Als die Mitzi, ehemalige Prostituierte und enge Vertraute der Omma, plötzlich stirbt, bricht die Omma alle Zelte in Essen ab und zieht zu ihrer Enkelin Bianca. Nach Berlin-Kreuzberg....
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Ladies and gentlemen. This is the tale of shenanigans, foolishness, mayhem, bigotry, racism, sexism and everything else under the sun. These are some of my personal stories on how I should have ended up in HR. If you are easily offended, this is not the place for you. If vulgar, lewd or inappropriate language offends you, please do yourself a favor and walk away. If not, then prepare yourself for the folklore, "How to end up in HR."
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6) One Chance
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Shout Studios
Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- Britain's Got Talent (2007).
Publisher
Revolution Studios
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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Tells the hilarious story of Dean and John Solomon (Will Forte and Will Arnett), two good-hearted but socially inept and romantically-challenged brothers whose attempts to fulfill their dying father’s wish for a grandchild go disastrously and hysterically wrong.
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BBC Studios
Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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Government embarrassment, ministerial cock-up, coalition rows, backroom deals, policy U-turns, spin-doctoring, political back-stabbing, wild media speculation, and more time spent with one's family. It can only be the eagerly-anticipated return of Armando Iannucci's Westminster political comedy. Rebecca Front and Peter Capaldi reprise their roles as Nicola Murray and Malcolm Tucker, now consigned to the opposition benches, but still desperate for...
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BBC Studios
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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The warm, family-based sitcom set in Sparkhill, Birmingham returns, following the trials and tribulations of the loud-mouthed, self-appointed community leader Mr Khan and his long suffering family - wife Mrs Khan and daughters Shazia and Alia. Not forgetting Mr Khan's son-in-law-to-be, the 'pakora short of a picnic' Amjad... With the wedding fast approaching, will the course of a Khan wedding run smoothly?
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BBC Studios
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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David Jason reprises his role as grocer Granville, who has inherited the small corner shop from his Uncle Arkwright. On hand to help out with the oddball customers and eccentric requests is Granville’s dashing son Leroy. The shop is the setting for endless mishaps and surprise visitors, including a giant mouse, a vampire impersonator and a pram full of turnips. Granville’s cost-saving measures are as cunning as ever as he attempts to sell all...
11) In My Skin: S2
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BBC Studios
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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With her mum well again, Bethan finally finds herself free to experience the joys of teenage life, including falling in love. But Bethan is once again forced to choose between protecting her mum or pursuing her own chance at happiness.
12) Tokyo Pop
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Bleach-blonde wannabe rocker Wendy (Carrie Hamilton) is disillusioned with her life in New York City. After receiving a postcard from Japan saying “wish you were here,” she spontaneously hops on a plane to Tokyo with dreams of making it big as a singer. Quickly finding herself broke and a fish out of water, she moves into a youth hostel for gaijin (foreigners) and takes up work as a hostess at a karaoke bar. Just when she’s at her breaking point,...
13) Unlovable
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MGM
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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After a suicide attempt, sex and love addict Joy (Charlene deGuzman) attends a 12-step meeting and gains a sponsor. Whilst initially struggling to remain clean for 30 days, she meets a socially inept musician named Jim (John Hawkes), and together they discover the beauty of platonic friendship, music, and self-expression.
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BBC Studios
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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What’s in store? A camping trip for Eric and Cyril, a diet for Gastric, and romance for Mr Newbold and Mrs Rossi. There are the driving lessons of doom, a dog whispering sweet nothings, a bicycle ride full of surprises, and all sorts of interesting new uses for a mangle. In the series finale, Granville tries to put the magic back into Christmas but things don’t quite go to plan. There are more schemes than you could shake a boiled ham at and of...
15) Line Sisters
Publisher
Lifetime
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Four sorority sisters reunite at a weekend celebration. They share more than the bonds of sisterhood, after the mysterious death of the dean of pledges 15 years prior.
16) State & Main
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Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2000.
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English
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When a big-budget Hollywood movie crew arrives in a quaint Vermont village--sowing a bumper crop of corruption, vanity and greed--money will change hands, careers will be jeopardized and love will bloom before the first cameras roll. A producer losing money by the day ... a first-time screenwriter trying vainly to maintain his integrity ... a leading lady who does not want to appear nude ... a star with a dangerous predilection for underage girls--in...
17) Ladhood: S1
Publisher
BBC Studios
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Liam Wlliams searches for the secret to a less idiotic future. But can he learn from his past mistakes? With his best mate Ralph, reflecting on lad culture and the formative experiences of his youth, Williams skewers modern day masculinity by delving into the memories of his own misspent adolescence, loitering in the streets, parks and graveyards of suburban Garforth.
18) Lovesick
Publisher
BBC Studios
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Infectious comedy following Dylan as he contacts ex-lovers to tell them he has Chlamydia.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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After beating the competition at the nationals, the Jack family prepares for the International World of Wiener Dog Racing. Without parental consent, the kids must sneak off to the races, otherwise their notorious, beloved underdog, Shelly, will have to forfeit her U.S. title at the competition. But the stiff competition leads several of the other countries to get involved in foul play that only the real winners can sniff out!
20) Citizen Khan: S2
Publisher
BBC Studios
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Follow the trials and tribulations of loud-mouthed, tight-fisted, self-appointed community leader Mr Khan, his long suffering family and Mr Khan's love-hate relationship with the Mosque Manager and white Muslim convert, Dave.
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