LoveReading Says
LoveReading Says
It’s incredible to think that for 100 years this year the BBC has been making radio and TV programmes which have led the world in broadcasting standards, and the whole journey is charted here. There is a strong sense of nostalgia throughout as you return to some of the landmark dramas, comedies, documentaries and so on, that are a real part of our shared history.
The idea of adding puzzles within the pages is a clever one, because it compels you to stay with the page, interact and test your memory or problem skills in a similar way as a modern museum might do with its exhibits.
The BBC Puzzle Book does have the feel of an exhibition in the way it is arranged, with photographs, snappy headlines and deeper text where you want it. It is also arranged thematically, so aside from the timeline at the beginning, the sections are given over to different broadcasting formats or genres wherein specific programmes are highlighted.
The overall experience of turning the pages of this book is to realise how formative the BBC has been to our lived experience, and how important it is to our collective memory as a nation. And we are a nation who loves a puzzle.
Greg Hackett
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The BBC Puzzle Book Synopsis
From Eastenders to Dr Who, Desert Island Discs to Monty Pyton, The Office to Peaky Blinders, test your knowledge of the history of the BBC and all your favourite programmes with this OFFICIAL puzzle book.
From casual quizzers to trivia obsessives, everyone will love this light-hearted and fun book of puzzles and quzzes, released to mark the 100th birthday of the oldest and most famous broadcasting company in the world.
Learn about the organisation's history, from its beginnings right up until the present day, discovering all about its fantastic programmes, from comedy, drama and news to soaps, quiz shows and documentaries, along the way.
Catch up with your favourite shows, stars and characters and learn about the history of the BBC on the way. You'll find long-standing, iconic series like Dr Who, Eastenders, The Archers or Desert Island Discs as well as cutting-edge dramas such as I May Destroy You and Peaky Blinders.
There are also classic comedies like Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and Dad's Army as well as genre-changing hits like The Office or Fleabag. Each spread includes a lively, brief history together with puzzles that will suit all levels of knowledge and skill, making this title the perfect book for everyone to to enjoy.
Over its hundred years the BBC has been at the heart of family entertainment and information, known throughout the world for the quality of its output.
Packed with history, facts, puzzles, and images of favourite stars and programmes, this is the perfect gift for Christmas and beyond!
You might also be interested in The Ordnance Survey Kids Adventure Book penned by Dr Gareth Moore.
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Ian Haydn Smith & Dr. Gareth Moore Press Reviews
A great gift for BBC listeners and viewers - an information packed book... Thoroughly enjoyable. - Woman And Home
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About Ian Haydn Smith & Dr. Gareth Moore
Ian Smith is a UK-based writer and editor. He has written on film and the arts for numerous media outlets, both print and broadcast. From 2007 to 2012 he was editor of International Film Guide. Since 2011 he has been editor of Curzon Magazine and is series editor of 24 Frames. He has interviewed a variety of filmmakers and artists, including Ralph Fiennes, Clint Eastwood, Isabelle Huppert, Alan Bennett, Ang Lee and Terry Gilliam. Recent publications include editing the updated edition of 1001 Movies to See Before You Die.
Dr Gareth Moore is the author of over 200 puzzle and brain-training titles for both children and adults, including The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, Enigma: Crack the and The Penguin Book of Puzzles. His books have sold in excess of 5 million copies in the UK alone, and have been published in over 35 different languages. He is also a director of the World Puzzle Federation, which oversees the World Puzzle Championships, and a director of the UK Puzzle Association.
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