Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

A Not So Stiff Upper Lip (CA335)

CA – Performing Arts Appreciation

Although several notable British comedy TV shows, movies, and comedians of the 1960s to the present day made it across the pond, American audiences are largely unaware of a great crop of British comedic talent that populated the airwaves and movie screens in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Fortunately, we can now see what we missed. From the Carry On movies to Tony Hancock, Steptoe and Son, Fawlty Towers and many more, we have fun rediscovering these comedic gems. Just bring your funny bone.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Nicholas Simmonds

SIMMONDS, NICHOLAS — B.A., political science and international relations, Hebrew University, Jerusalem. M.A., international relations, University of Sussex, U.K. Retired executive in nonprofit fundraising, marketing and advocacy. Has taught OLLI courses on the history of the Middle East, and comedy writing/performing. (CA335)

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