Still Laughing: How the Sitcom Kept Britain Smiling in the ‘80s

Still Laughing: How the Sitcom Kept Britain Smiling in the '80s is a detailed historical study exploring the evolution of British television comedy during a transformative decade. This volume 1 work examines the intersection of humor and entertainment, analyzing how sitcoms reflected the social and political landscape of Great Britain. Robert Sellers provides an academic yet accessible look at the performing arts and the sociology of laughter.

As a follow up to Raising Laughter, this reference book focuses on the specific trends of the 1980s. It serves as an educational resource for those interested in television history and the cultural impact of the arts in Europe. The text blends elements of sociology and media studies to explain why these programs remained central to the British experience.