Gyles Brandreth to publish Just A Minute history book
- A History Of Britain In Just A Minute is to be published by BBC Books
- The Just A Minute tie-in tackles a myriad of topics in 60-second installments
- Journalist, comedy writer, JAM regular and raconteur Gyles Brandreth has written the book
Radio 4's panel show Just A Minute will see a new tie-in book published later this month.
Written by Gyles Brandreth, A History Of Britain In Just A Minute will be released by BBC Books on 22nd September. It is now available to order.
Describing the book as "hilariously addictive", they say: "This isn't just another history book - there's a catch! From Stonehenge and Boudicca to Megxit and Brexit, each topic is written in 60-second installments, without hesitation, repetition, or deviation."
A History Of Britain In Just A Minute celebrates key moments, people and places from our past: kings and queens, heroes and villains, triumphs and disasters, inventions and events, battles and bonnets, art, science, literature, entertainment, sport, gossip, and more. Some entries are uninterrupted minutes, while others feature challenges for repetition and even, er... hesitation. You'll even find other Just A Minute panellists occasionally grabbing the pen to regale us with their witty takes on history.
They add: "You've never heard the history of Britain told quite like this. You'll enjoy every uproarious minute of it."
Hardback and ebook formats are now available to pre-order.
Gyles Brandreth - A History Of Britain In Just A Minute
The story of us - without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
Join national treasure and Just A Minute regular Gyles Brandreth on a hilariously addictive romp through British history. This isn't just another history book - there's a catch! From Stonehenge and Boudicca to Megxit and Brexit, each topic is written in 60-second installments, without hesitation, repetition, or deviation.
A History Of Britain In Just A Minute celebrates key moments, people and places from our past: kings and queens, heroes and villains, triumphs and disasters, inventions and events, battles and bonnets, art, science, literature, entertainment, sport, gossip, and more. Some entries are uninterrupted minutes, while others feature challenges for repetition and even, er... hesitation. You'll even find other Just A Minute panellists occasionally grabbing the pen to regale us with their witty takes on history.
You've never heard the history of Britain told quite like this. You'll enjoy every uproarious minute of it.
First published: Thursday 22nd September 2022
- Publisher: BBC Books
- Pages: 320
- Catalogue: 9781785947599
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