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Lenny Henry to publish books for children
Saturday 31st October 2020
Sir Lenny Henry is to publish a series of books for children. The publishing deal includes a picture book called You Can Do Anything, Tyrone.
Comedy writer Sara Gibbs pens autism memoir
Friday 30th October 2020
Sara Gibbs is to publish Drama Queen, a "compelling and funny" book about her experiences of growing up with autism.
Network announces deluxe Gurney Slade restoration
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Network has announced a 60th anniversary HD restoration of ground-breaking, surreal sitcom The Strange World Of Gurney Slade, starring Anthony Newley. A limited edition Blu-ray box set is available to order.
Grace Campbell has written a book about shame
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Comedian Grace Campbell has written Amazing Disgrace: A Book About Shame. In it, she opens up about competing with Tony Blair for the attention of her spin doctor father, Alastair Campbell.
Sukh Ojla writes her first novel
Thursday 8th October 2020
Stand-up comedian Sukh Ojla has written her debut novel. Sunny is about a 30-year-old woman who has just moved back in to the family home.
Product news and reviews from other websites
Faber launches Cummings ad van at Barnard Castle
As part of Faber's marketing campaign for publication this week of The Cummings Files: Confidential-Thoughts, Ideas, Actions by Dominic Cummings by Arthur Mathews, a digital advertising van was driven around Barnard Castle ahead of the spoof diary's publication on Thursday (29th October).
Ruth Comerford, The Bookseller, 30th October 2020Bill Bailey on the key to happiness
If you want to be happy, be . . . like Bill Bailey. The comedian thinks the key to happiness comes from life's simple pleasures, such as listening to music, writing a letter or just having a good swear.
The Sun, 28th October 2020David Jason: They thought I'd be Grandad, not Del Boy
The Only Fools And Horses star looks back on his career in TV - and other high-flying exploits.
Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt, BBC, 29th October 2020Dear Joan And Jericha: Taking on the agony aunts
Newsnight's Emily Maitlis speaks to comedians Julia Davis and Vicki Pepperdine about their new book, Why He Turns Away, following the success of their award-winning podcast in which they play fictional agony aunts. The creators of popular podcast Dear Joan And Jericha, which features famously rude and unfiltered agony aunts, told BBC Newsnight about the "joy and pleasure of bringing down" traditionally sexist columns in their new book.
Emily Maitlis, BBC, 27th October 2020Victoria Wood spent final days writing final sketch
The much-loved comedy legend wanted to keep working a new biography has revealed.
Nicola Methven and Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 26th October 2020Ian Stone interview
Ian Stone's new book is about his love of Arsenal, and the band Jam- and his schooldays at JFS.
Nathan Abrams, The Jewish Chronicle, 26th October 2020