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20 years of The Framley Examiner
Thursday 14th October 2021
As a new gag-packed Framley Examiner book is published, Joel Morris explains how the project started out, and why a new book is in much-demand.
Extracts from The Framley Examiner book
Thursday 14th October 2021
Extracts from The Incomplete Framley Examiner, the funny joke-packed book that spoofs a smalltown newspaper.
Fern Brady writing autism memoir
Tuesday 28th September 2021
Fern Brady is writing a memoir, focusing on her autism and the sexism that surrounds the condition. Strong Female Character will be published in 2023.
Sophie McCartney signs two book deal
Sunday 26th September 2021
Comedy writer and social media star Sophie McCartney has signed a two-book deal with publisher HarperCollins. Her first, Tired And Tested: The Wild Ride Into Parenthood, will be published in February 2022.
New Peter Kay autobiography and audiobook
Wednesday 8th September 2021
Peter Kay has recorded an audiobook of his bestselling first autobiography, The Sound Of Laughter, for the very first time. Including two new chapters, it will be published later this month. The comic has also revealed he has begun work on a third volume, charting his TV career.
Product news and reviews from other websites
Exclusive extract from Billy Connolly's memoirs
'I sometimes stray into political incorrectness, and I care not a jot'.
Chortle, 15th October 2021Rob Beckett book extract
"It's weird to be a working-class man breeding middle-class children."
Rob Beckett, i Newspaper, 15th October 2021Julian Clary interview
The actor, comedian, novelist and presenter talks about Muriel Spark, Fay Weldon, and biscuits.
i Newspaper, 14th October 2021Book review: And Away... Bob Mortimer: The Autobiography
Now in his sixties, he is a now a much-loved, warm-hearted figure with an eccentric, unique and often spectacularly original mind. He is a national treasure.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 13th October 2021Katherine Ryan interview
The caustic comedian reveals opens up about her new memoir and finding the love of her life after a string of toxic relationships.
Hannah Stephenson, The Independent, 12th October 2021Review, Daniel Sloss: Everyone You Hate Is Going To Die
From such a prolific touring comedian, especially off the crest of the wave that was breaking America quite nicely thank you very much, it's hardly surprising that come the pandemic Daniel Sloss has continued his punk philosophising in a book. This book.
Vicky Nangle, Beyond The Joke, 12th October 2021