Where Are the Women? Comparing Female Representation in UK and US Comedy
Jacquie J SarahPublished on: 13/10/2025
How do UK and US comedies treat women differently? From Fleabag to Abbott Elementary, we explore female representation on both sides of the Atlantic.
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