Comics Britannia

Comics Britannia is a three-part documentary series from BBC Four which started on 10 September 2007.

First shown on Monday 10 September, this documentary looks at the early years of British comics.

[1] It features the launch of The Dandy and follows the growth of the British comics industry through to the 1960s.

First shown on Monday 17 September, the episode looks at the appearance of a large range of comics in the post-war era specifically aimed at boys (Eagle) and girls (Bunty, Girl).

[3] The rest of the season includes documentaries (not necessarily about British comics and artists): As well as relevant films and television series: