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, 16 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Table of Contents 1.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 Situations 3.4. 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