Author:BBC,Nicholas Parsons,Various
Another hilarious selection of mirth-filled minutes from BBC Radio 4's popular long-running panel game. Suave but embattled chairman Nicholas Parsons attempts to control the prattling panellists as they pit their wits, and their words, against the clock. Join them as they attempt to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation, or hesitation on a wide range of sometimes obscure, sometimes plain ridiculous subjects. It's much more than a laugh a minute! The panellists in these episodes are Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Linda Smith, Graham Norton, Jenny Eclair, Clement Freud, Stephen Fry and Tim Rice.
A wonderful memoir ... shot through with raw pain, blasted hopes and self-recrminination ... and yes, there are moments of laugh-out-loud humour
—— Scotland on SundayThe woman who shared his final days reveals the tragic truth about Dudley Moore
—— Daily MailAn essential read for anyone who had fallen beneath the charm of Moore ... a unique glimpse into the torments and pleasure of a man whose talents would slowly be taken away by the hand of illness.
—— Manchester Eveing NewsRena and her family supported and cared for Dudley until his death ... a moving account of the friendship
—— Choice MagazineRevealing biography of a multi-talented funnyman by a close friend who helped him in his final years
—— UncutAn honest and moving account
—— Glasgow HeraldWhat happened to Moore is all here in harrowing detail
—— Mail on SundayThere are moments of laugh-out-loud humour
—— Scotland on SundayRena Fruchter reveals the untold story in a loving but unflinching portrait
—— Evening HeraldThe generosity of the family, especially Rena's long-suffering husband Brian, is deeply moving
—— Sunday ExpressAn unabashed eulogy to a man she was evidently devoted to
—— TelegraphClearly Fruchter had a huge affection for Moore but she knew his shortcomings
—— Scottish Sunday HeraldAn intelligent, honest and moving portrait
—— Songs of Praise MagazineThe answers are all here, neatly scattered through this mercifully mid-sized biog. Rena Fruchter, herself blessed with comedic skills, delivers you the Dud she knew
—— Manchester Evening NewsAn honest and moving account of his later years
—— Glasgow Herald