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Paul Sinha writes autobiography as he contemplates end of his career
Friday 16th June 2023
Paul Sinha is writing his autobiography as he faces up to the prospect of his career ending. The comic, who has Parkinson's disease, is preparing for his latest Edinburgh Fringe show, Pauly Bengali, but fears it may be his last.
Barry Cryer biography penned by his son to be published this autumn
Wednesday 7th June 2023
Barry Cryer, who died last year, is to be commemorated in a new biography by his son Bob, with Barry Cryer: Same Time Tomorrow? The Life And Laughs Of A Comedy Legend featuring exclusive family photos, extracts from recordings and interviews with Cryer's friends and colleagues, including Sandi Toksvig, Rob Brydon and Judi Dench.
Vinyl release of One Foot radio adaptations
Thursday 1st June 2023
The four BBC Radio 2 adaptations of One Foot In The Grave, aired in 1995, are to be released as a bright burgundy-coloured vinyl set this summer.
Mark Watson to publish biography Mortification
Friday 19th May 2023
Comedian Mark Watson is to publish an autobiography. Mortification is "reworked and improved" from an earlier audiobook project.
Ed Gamble to publish Glutton memoir
Wednesday 17th May 2023
Ed Gamble is to publish his first memoir, about his relationship with food, ahead of Christmas.
Blackadder stamps released by Royal Mail to mark 40th anniversary
Friday 12th May 2023
Royal Mail has announced the launch of 12 special stamps to mark the 40th anniversary of Blackadder.
Alan Partridge publishes memoir about his TV comeback, Big Beacon
Thursday 11th May 2023
Alan Partridge has written his third memoir, Big Beacon, about resurrecting his television career. But also about restoring an old lighthouse.
David Mitchell writes a history of England's kings and queens
Thursday 11th May 2023
David Mitchell's new book will tell the story of the British monarchy. UNRULY: A History of England's Kings and Queens is due to be published in September.
Ghosts stars to publish companion book
Wednesday 10th May 2023
The stars of BBC sitcom Ghosts are to publish companion book The Button House Archives in October.
Tom Rosenthal favours blagging around the world for travel memoir
Wednesday 26th April 2023
Tom Rosenthal is trying to circumnavigate the world without paying for travel for a new book, Around The World In 80 Favours, relying on the kindness of strangers to secure lifts by paying them with good deeds.