Report on the BBC1 sitcom 'My Family'

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2006 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography grade: 2 Liverpool John Moores University course: English in British Television language: English abstract: Table of Contents1.Introduction 2.Synopsis of the Programme 3.Features of the Genre 3.1. Formal Features of Sitcoms 3.2. Entrapment 3.3. Stereotypical Characters and Situations3.4. Circular Closure 3.5. Verbal and Visual Humour 3.6. Characteristics of British Humour 4. Signs and Symbols 5. Cultural Awareness 6. Discourse Analysis 7. Audience Reaction 8. Entertainment Value 9. Conclusion 10. List of References 11. Annex: Transcriptions