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A Class Act

Life as a working-class man in a middle-class world

by Rob Beckett ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERRob Beckett never seems to fit in. At work, in the middle-class world of television and comedy, he’s the laddie, cockney geezer, but to his mates down the pub in south-east London, he’s the theatrical one, a media luvvie. Even at home, his wife and kids are posher than him.In this hilarious exploration of class, Rob compares his life growing up as a working-class kid to ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERRob Beckett never seems to fit in. At work, in the middle-class world of television and comedy, he’s the laddie, cockney geezer, but to his mates down the pub in south-east London, he’s the theatrical one, a media luvvie. Even at home, his wife and kids are posher than him.In this hilarious exploration of class, Rob compares his life growing up as a working-class kid to
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Parenting Hell

The Hilarious Sunday Times Bestseller

by Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe ...

THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE MADNESS, ABSURDITY, AND UTTER CHAOS OF BEING A PARENT FROM THE HOSTS OF THE NO.1 SMASH HIT PODCAST.What's it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, bore-inspiring, 4am-relationship-straining brutality of it all? And if they did, ... Read more

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THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE MADNESS, ABSURDITY, AND UTTER CHAOS OF BEING A PARENT FROM THE HOSTS OF THE NO.1 SMASH HIT PODCAST.What's it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, bore-inspiring, 4am-relationship-straining brutality of it all? And if they did,
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A Class Act

Life as a working-class man in a middle-class world

by Rob Beckett ...

Narrated by Rob Beckett ...

Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

‘Pacy, witty and affectionate’ GuardianRob Beckett never seems to fit in. At work, in the middle-class world of television and comedy, he’s the laddie, cockney geezer, but to his mates down the pub in south-east London, he’s the theatrical one, a media luvvie. Even at home, his wife and kids are posher than him.In this hilarious exploration of class, Rob compares his life growing up as a working ... Read more

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‘Pacy, witty and affectionate’ GuardianRob Beckett never seems to fit in. At work, in the middle-class world of television and comedy, he’s the laddie, cockney geezer, but to his mates down the pub in south-east London, he’s the theatrical one, a media luvvie. Even at home, his wife and kids are posher than him.In this hilarious exploration of class, Rob compares his life growing up as a working
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Lessons from a Default Parent

Surviving the Front Line of Family Life (Without Losing Your Sh*t)

by Lou Beckett ...

Narrated by Rob Beckett ...

Unabridged

6 hours 25 min

**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Funny, reflective and honest. Reading this book is like sitting down with your bestie for a proper mumlife debrief’ – Giovanna Fletcher**‘More demanding than ‘hell’, this is parenting purgatory for authentic women who’ve put their lives on hold to be mummy’ – Katherine Ryan‘A brilliant, comforting and funny read for any default parent’ – Ellie Taylor**What ... Read more

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**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Funny, reflective and honest. Reading this book is like sitting down with your bestie for a proper mumlife debrief’ – Giovanna Fletcher**‘More demanding than ‘hell’, this is parenting purgatory for authentic women who’ve put their lives on hold to be mummy’ – Katherine Ryan‘A brilliant, comforting and funny read for any default parent’ – Ellie Taylor**What
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Parenting Hell

by Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe ...

Narrated by Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe ...

Unabridged

8 hours 24 min

What's it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, bore-inspiring, 4am-relationship-straining brutality of it all? And if they did, why can't they remember it (or anything else for that matter)? And just when they thought it couldn't get any harder, why didn't ... Read more

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What's it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, bore-inspiring, 4am-relationship-straining brutality of it all? And if they did, why can't they remember it (or anything else for that matter)? And just when they thought it couldn't get any harder, why didn't
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As Good As It Gets

Life Lessons from a Reluctant Adult

by Romesh Ranganathan ...

Narrated by Romesh Ranganathan ...

Unabridged

5 hours 33 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Confronted by the realities of adulthood, Romesh Ranganathan must face an uncomfortable truth: this is not quite how he imagined it.Watching his friends descend into middle age, his waistline thicken and his finances dwindle to fund his family’s middle class aspirations, Romesh reflects on the demands of daily life and the challenges of adulting in the modern world.As he ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Confronted by the realities of adulthood, Romesh Ranganathan must face an uncomfortable truth: this is not quite how he imagined it.Watching his friends descend into middle age, his waistline thicken and his finances dwindle to fund his family’s middle class aspirations, Romesh reflects on the demands of daily life and the challenges of adulting in the modern world.As he
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No Shame

the hilarious and candid memoir from one of our best-loved comedians

by Tom Allen ...

Narrated by Tom Allen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 37 min

'When I was 16 I dressed in Victorian clothing in a bid to distract people from the fact that I was gay. It was a flawed plan.'No Shame is a very funny, candid and emotional ride of a memoir by one of our most beloved comedians. The working-class son of a coach driver, and the youngest member of the Noel Coward Society, Tom Allen grew up in 90s suburbia as the eternal outsider.In these hilarious, ... Read more

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'When I was 16 I dressed in Victorian clothing in a bid to distract people from the fact that I was gay. It was a flawed plan.'No Shame is a very funny, candid and emotional ride of a memoir by one of our most beloved comedians. The working-class son of a coach driver, and the youngest member of the Noel Coward Society, Tom Allen grew up in 90s suburbia as the eternal outsider.In these hilarious,
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As Good As It Gets

Life Lessons from a Reluctant Adult

by Romesh Ranganathan ...

'One of the funniest people in the world. Annoyingly talented at everything he does which includes writing books. As Good As it Gets is hilarious.' - Rob BeckettConfronted by the realities of adulthood, Romesh Ranganathan must face an uncomfortable truth: this is not quite how he imagined it.Watching his friends descend into middle age, his waist thicken with every meal and his finances dwindle to ... Read more

$13.99 USD

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'One of the funniest people in the world. Annoyingly talented at everything he does which includes writing books. As Good As it Gets is hilarious.' - Rob BeckettConfronted by the realities of adulthood, Romesh Ranganathan must face an uncomfortable truth: this is not quite how he imagined it.Watching his friends descend into middle age, his waist thicken with every meal and his finances dwindle to
... Read more

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Watching Neighbours Twice a Day...

How ’90s TV (Almost) Prepared Me For Life

by Josh Widdicombe ...

'A wonderful blend of nostalgia, hilarity and personal anecdotes that only Josh Widdicombe could deliver' James Acaster'If you read only one book by Josh Widdicombe this year, make it this one' Jack Dee'Beautifully written, cleverly crafted and charmingly funny' Adam Hills'This is a book about growing up in the '90s told through the thing that mattered most to me, the television programmes I ... Read more

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'A wonderful blend of nostalgia, hilarity and personal anecdotes that only Josh Widdicombe could deliver' James Acaster'If you read only one book by Josh Widdicombe this year, make it this one' Jack Dee'Beautifully written, cleverly crafted and charmingly funny' Adam Hills'This is a book about growing up in the '90s told through the thing that mattered most to me, the television programmes I
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No Shame

The hilarious and candid memoir from one of our best-loved comedians

by Tom Allen ...

The entertaining and honest autobiography from the author of Common Decency: a must-read for all Tom Allen fans!'When I was 16 I dressed in Victorian clothing in a bid to distract people from the fact that I was gay. It was a flawed plan...''This was an absolute delight to read. Beautifully constructed, in an unsurprisingly flamboyant style. I cannot recommend this highly enough!' - READER REVIEW ... Read more

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The entertaining and honest autobiography from the author of Common Decency: a must-read for all Tom Allen fans!'When I was 16 I dressed in Victorian clothing in a bid to distract people from the fact that I was gay. It was a flawed plan...''This was an absolute delight to read. Beautifully constructed, in an unsurprisingly flamboyant style. I cannot recommend this highly enough!' - READER REVIEW
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Too Much

The heartfelt yet hilarious grief memoir from one of the UK's best-loved comedians

by Tom Allen ...

The funny, moving, life-affirming memoir from much-loved comedian and star of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice and The Apprentice: You're Fired!The perfect next read for fans of COMMON DECENCY!'An extraordinary portrait of a son navigating his way through grief and loss in real time. Funny, candid, and measured' GRAHAM NORTON'This book isn't too much, in the words of Goldilocks, ... ... Read more

$5.99 USD

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The funny, moving, life-affirming memoir from much-loved comedian and star of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice and The Apprentice: You're Fired!The perfect next read for fans of COMMON DECENCY!'An extraordinary portrait of a son navigating his way through grief and loss in real time. Funny, candid, and measured' GRAHAM NORTON'This book isn't too much, in the words of Goldilocks, ...
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Sidesplitter

How To Be From Two Worlds At Once

by Phil Wang ...

*A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*'A hilarious breath of fresh air' AMY SCHUMER'A razor-sharp dissection of cultural differences. And yes, it's side-splittingly funny' ADAM KAY'I've laughed out loud at least once on every page' VICTORIA COREN MITCHELLPhil Wang was born in Stoke-on-Trent, raised in Malaysia, and then came of age in Bath - 'a spa town for people who find Cheltenham too ethnic... ... Read more

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*A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*'A hilarious breath of fresh air' AMY SCHUMER'A razor-sharp dissection of cultural differences. And yes, it's side-splittingly funny' ADAM KAY'I've laughed out loud at least once on every page' VICTORIA COREN MITCHELLPhil Wang was born in Stoke-on-Trent, raised in Malaysia, and then came of age in Bath - 'a spa town for people who find Cheltenham too ethnic...
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