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The Biscuit The History of a Very British Indulgence

Lizzie Collingham

Bourbons. Custard Creams. Rich Tea. Jammie Dodgers. Chocolate Digestives. Shortbread. Ginger snaps. Which is your favourite? British people eat more biscuits than any other nation; they are as embedded in our culture as fish and chips or the Sunday roast. But biscuits are not only tasty treats to go...

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In the episode, Bill Simmons cited the book as the best source for grasping how Star Wars reshaped the film industry, noting its insights into the financial boom that led to multiplex construction. He highlighted the title’s thorough analysis of the franchise’s economic impact. The hosts treated it as a definitive reference, indicating strong endorsement.

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Episode: ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ (Part One) With Bill Simmo...

They referred to the Biscuit book as the best source for understanding the impact of Star Wars on the industry.

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And Lucas has all the stuff that he's talked about. Look, people get mad about Star Wars ruined movies. And meanwhile, we built multiplexes all over the country and the world because of the money people made from this movie. ... The Biscuit book is the best one for this.

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