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On The Buses was a classic British situation comedy, created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, which ran for seven series from 1969 to 1973, and introduced a host of much-loved memorable characters. The series followed the ups and downs of life on the buses as portrayed by two work shy-busmen, Stan Butler (played by Reg Varney) and his mate Jack Harper (Bob Grant) as they invented new scams to wind up their long suffering boss, inspector Cyril Blakey Blake (Stephen Lewis). This book tells the whole 'On The Buses' story from its inception through to the three spin-off feature films it spawned. It includes details of cast, crew, locations and the many famous faces and catch phrases which made-up one of the most popular sitcoms ever to appear on our TV screens. On The Buses aired in an era where entertainment was unrestrained by politically correct rules but hilarious scripts and quality acting guaranteed the series a legion of loyal fans around the globe. This book is a must have for anyone interested in learning more about On The Buses an example of British sitcom at its best.
Legendary West Ham manager John Lyall, who sadly died in 2006, is remembered with affection as one of the all-time great football managers by former colleagues and football fans alike. Lyall was widely regarded as man of great integrity and is credited with laying down the foundations of the footballing beliefs and values of today's West Ham United. This new in-depth biography documents Lyall's football career from West Ham groundstaff boy in 1955, through his playing debut, injury, and eventual steps into coaching and management under the watchful eye of Ron Greenwood. A much-loved and respected figure at Upton Park, Lyall had a lasting influence on the club’s development and the team’s style of play and during his time in charge, West Ham twice won the FA Cup. Later, when Lyall took over at Ipswich Town, he led the club to promotion to the inaugural Premier League in 1991/92. John Lyall – A Life in Football pays tribute to one of the most influential footballer managers of recent years and is a lasting legacy to a true gentleman and champion of the beautiful game.
In these days of highly-paid football celebrities, Brian Owen isn't a household name, yet over the course of the last six decades he has become the only man to have held four different positions; player, coach, scout and physiotherapist in all four divisions of the English Football League. This fascinating autobiography documents the fifty-five year career of a man whose face is well known at several professional clubs, and details Owen's journey from promising young player to backroom legend. Owen’s infectious wit and wisdom means he has an unmatched store of anecdotes. He has seen it all, from the gritty surroundings of the lower divisions to the glamour of travelling with the senior England squad. After recording a lifetime of memories, Owen teams up with sportswriter Rob Hadgraft to tell his story in A Man for All Seasons. Containing fitting forewords by David Pleat and Phil Parkinson, this book pays tribute to one of the most popular, funniest and down-to-earth professionals ever to be involved with the beautiful game and is a must-read for football fans everywhere.
Kelly was an ordinary and honourable man, stuck in a boring job as an office clerk in London, with little that made him stand out in a crowd in terms of either personality, looks or dress, but he did have one talent that set him apart – he was a poet.
Are you a Will Young fan? Do you know the lyrics to his songs and sing along to his music? Have you followed his journey from Pop Idol winner to accomplished singer, actor and presenter? If you like Will Young and want to find out more about the man and his many achievements, The Will Young Quiz Book is for you. What character did Will play in the 2005 feature film Mrs Henderson Presents? During what month in 2011 was Will a guest host of television show Never Mind The Buzzcocks? What is the name of Will's autobiography published in October 2012? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this exciting new quiz book. With 100 fascinating facts all about Will Young, including many personal details, you are certain to learn something new about your favourite performer. This is a must-have book for everyone who voted for Will during his time on Pop Idol and all the many fans, old and young, who have watched him grow into the polished entertainer he is today.
At the age of thirty Wendy Evans, a vivacious, versatile and devoted primary school teacher with singing and acting talents, was struck down by a devastating and very rare nerve disease with serious and debilitating symptoms including pain and foreign body sensations in her throat, shock-like pains in her ears and neck, and difficulty and pain when talking, swallowing, chewing, coughing and yawning. As a consequence, her teaching career and singing aspirations were tragically cut short. Frustratingly, despite numerous doctors' and consultants' appointments, and innumerable tests and scans, the medical profession seemed unable to diagnose her problem, to the point that it was viewed as purely...
Are you one of Man U's biggest fans? Do you watch every game and avidly follow the club's progress in the League? Can you name all the memorable United players, past and present, and the years they played for the club? If so, the time has come to find out how knowledgeable you really are about the team you support with this informative new quiz book? The Man U Quiz Book contains 250 challenging questions about all aspects of the club’s long history, including the many unforgettable players and managers, their nationalities, total appearances, top goalscorers, League positions, team honours, club records and much more. This book has been carefully compiled to test your memory of the people, places and events that have shaped Man U through the years and is guaranteed to provide hours of fun for all the family. This book will appear to all Manchester United fans and anyone with an interest in finding out more about one of the most popular and successful teams in English football.
101 Things You May Not Have Known About Hurling is the definitive guide to All-Ireland Senior Hurling in Ireland. In this e-book the reader will be taken on a magical journey back in time with the formation of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884; the first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final; the history of the famous Liam McCarthy Cup; a look at the man considered to be the father of the GAA, Michael Cusack; All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions; GAA All-Star Awards; GAA Team of the Century; GAA Team of the Millennium; The American Invasion; The Michael Cusack Cup; The Railway Cup; The Lory Meagher Cup; The Irish Press Cup; The Christy Ring Cup; The Nicky Rackard Cup; All-Ireland Minor Champions; historic sides; legendary players and so much more. No matter what County you hail from this e-book will test your knowledge and that of your friends to find out just what you know about Ireland's No.2 sport.
Are you a Conor Maynard fan? Did you discover the talented singer on YouTube and liked what you heard? Would you like to find out more about the young performer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Conor Maynard Quiz Book is definitely for you. In what month during 2012 was Conor's debut single released? What British entertainment and media news website described Conor's music as ‘playful, fun and immediately leaves you wanting another go’? Who is Conor’s favourite male solo artist? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this fun quiz book. Conor first came to public attention when he won MTV’s ‘Brand New’ award in 2012 but had been steadily building up a dedicated following on YouTube prior to this, performing cover versions of tracks by well-known artists. Now signed to a record label, Conor’s popularity is continuing to increase so make sure that you are the first to find out all about the English singing sensation. This is a must-have book for ‘Mayniacs’ of all ages.
Are you a loyal England supporter? Do you look forward to the World Cup and eagerly follow England's progress? Would you like to find out more about the history of your national team and their past performance in top flight football? If so, this book is certain to appeal to you. England's World Cup Story documents England’s journey in the World Cup from 1950 under the guidance of Sir Walter Winterbottom up to 2010 with Fabio Capello at the helm as manager. Packed with fascinating facts, quotes and profiles of many of the all-time great players, this book tells the story of the England team through the years from the many near misses and disappointments to victory in 1966 and beyond. Who can forget the likes of Gordon Banks, Bobby Moore and Sir Stanley Matthews to name but a few? They are all in this book together with more recent heroes such as David Beckham, Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney. As one of only eight national sides to have lifted the World Cup trophy, this book is a fitting tribute to the England team. This is a must-have for all fans of the beautiful game and anyone with an interest in the history of the World Cup.