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Charlotte Williams

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Hugh Dennis writing Britty Britty Bang Bang book

Hugh Dennis is writing Britty Britty Bang Bang. Subtitled "One Man's Attempt to Understand His Country", the book is described by the publisher as a "humorous and insightful exploration of the changing image of Britain and Britishness".

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 26th February 2013

Stephen Fry to judge H2G2 animation comp

TV presenter Stephen Fry is to judge an international competition, launched by literature and technology site The Literary Platform, to animate an audio recording of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy author Douglas Adams.

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 10th January 2012

Johnny Vegas book delayed until next year

HarperCollins has delayed publication of its autobiography of comedian Johnny Vegas, Becoming Johnny Vegas, due for release this autumn, until this time next year.

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 27th October 2011

Wigmore to publish autobiography of John Challis

An autobiography by Only Fools and Horses star John "Boycie" Challis will be the first book published by new company Wigmore Books, set up by writer Peter Burden.

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 22nd August 2011

HarperCollins acquires Alan Partridge memoir

HarperCollins has acquired a memoir by comedian Steve Coogan of his most famous character, Alan Partridge. The title has moved publishers even before publication, having previously been listed on Nielsen BookData as being published by Century.

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 27th May 2011

BBC Books to publish 'lost' Douglas Adams' Dr Who

BBC Books is to publish the 'lost' Doctor Who story 'Shada', an unbroadcast adventure of the Time Lord written by Hitchhikers' Guide author Douglas Adams.

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 24th March 2011

Michael O'Mara to publish book on sitcom pioneers

Michael O'Mara has acquired an anthology about the writers of Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son, dubbed "the fathers of the British sitcom".

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 21st February 2011

Century acquires Inbetweeners Yearbook

Century has acquired world rights to The Inbetweeners Yearbook, by the comedy series' creators and writers, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris.

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 10th December 2010

Five number ones for Fry

Penguin is claiming a publishing first with Stephen Fry reaching number one across five formats.

Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 22nd September 2010

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