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‘Funny, enlightening and incredibly well-researched’ Emerald Street

Over twenty years since its low-profile debut and Friends is the most streamed show on UK Netflix. But has it stood the test of time? Are some parts of it more problematic than we remember? And who was the cast’s least favourite guest star?

The world’s most popular sitcom and biggest hit of a generation, Friends is a certified classic.

I’ll Be There For You is the definitive guide looking back at the TV phenomenon. Join Kelsey Miller and relive the show’s most iconic moments, explore some of its controversies, and look at the many trends it inspired – from oversized coffee cups to the infamous ‘Rachel’ haircut.

Packed with interviews, behind-the-scene anecdotes and the high-profile guest stars it attracted, I’ll Be There For You is the ultimate handbook for the most dedicated Friends aficionados out there.

©2018 Kelsey Miller (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV History & Criticism United States World Literature Comedy Celebrity Entertainment Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

"Funny, enlightening and incredibly well-researched." (Emerald Street)

"A fabulously detailed oral history [which] tackles the shows more problematic elements with aplomb." (The Pool)

"The most in-depth look yet." (Stylist)

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Needed to hear this after soo long, absolutley loved it. It has taken me nearly 1 week to finish hearing it but it has been a magical journey. Well Done to the Author for a magnificent job.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S Forever.

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I loved this book and didn't want it to end! listened to it over two days and was gutted when it ended. like other reviews mentioned it is very well researched and despite being a big Friends fan from when it first came out there was plenty of information I didn't already know. I was 18 when it fir st aired and 28 when it ended, these were very important years in my life and Friends was always there in the background so I totally get how nostalgic and comforting the show is to my generation and also understand it was a product of its time and can be considered offensive to minorities etc. This book covers all of that and then some. Go ahead and give it a listen 😊

Soooo Good

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very well researched and doesn't shy away from the bad sides of the show. cannot reccomend enough

very well done

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Nostalgic and yet new information to me too. Time spent with Friends is always worthwhile.

Thorough and revealing

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As someone who is new to the tv show "Friends" I wanted to get some more insight in to why this show is so beloved and was so popular with the older kids at my school. It came just a little before my time and I really wanted something that would help fill in the blanks on what I missed out on. This listen did not dissapoint and made some incredible connections between the show and life in a sobering and poignant way I don't normally here. There were moments that were uplifting and heartfelt just like the show in question and I would definitely recommend this to any Friends fan out there.

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