Descriere: As the writer and creator of some of the best loved series in British TV history, David Croft has captivated audiences with such timelessly lovable sitcoms as Dads Army, Hi de Hi, Allo Allo and Are You Being Served.
Page dim. 231 x 158 x 23
Weight: 376 grams
Autori: Croft David | Editura: Ebury Publishing | Anul aparitiei: 2004 | ISBN: 9780563487395 | Numar de pagini: 256 | Categorie: Biography
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