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Hanna Barbera cartoons

Hanna-Barbera

Hanna Barbera cartoons

When it comes to the history of the television cartoon series you need look no further than Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. Creating countless cartoon characters and collecting seven Oscars, eight Emmys and a star on the Hollywood walk of fame, Hanna-Barbera were the masters of their craft.

Oliver Postgate

Book Review: Seeing Things

Oliver Postgate

Widely regarded as the greatest children's storyteller of the modern era, Oliver Postgate describes how he came to create his stories and characters, developing innovative techniques of animation and puppetry

MASH at 50

M*A*S*H at 50

MASH at 50

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of arguably the finest television show US television ever produced, Brian Slade selects his top ten episodes of all time. No easy task when there's 256 to choose from!

Happy Days

Happy Days Revisited

Happy Days

You'll be shocked and amazed by what happened to the cast of Happy Days after they left our favourite Wisconsin city...

Frasier

The Good Doctor

Frasier

The best sitcom American television ever produced? Michael Spadoni looks back on the appeal of 'Frasier' and chooses his best fifteen episodes.

UK to US TV Series

Crossing The Pond

UK to US TV Series

Many television series that began life in the UK have been remade by American networks for American audiences. Not all have been successful. Here are ten UK shows that were remade in one form or another and how they fared.

Top Ten Foreign-Language Series

The Top Ten Foreign-Language Series

Top Ten Foreign-Language Series

From Europe to Asia, there’s no shortage of great stories being told today. These series are smart, heartfelt, and brimming with cultural richness