Barry Cryer is one of the great comedians of the last fifty years. This is a sparkling series of hilarious and true anecdotes, almost all of which have never been told before!

A story of the author's early life in Irish Catholic Birkenhead that started him on the long and winding road from mischievous altar boy to national treasure. It includes a tale of gossip in the back yard, bragging in the corner shop and slanging matches on the front doorstep.

In this warm, funny memoir Alan Titchmarsh takes us from gardener's apprentice to favourite TV presenter.

The remarkable life story of the legendary singer, from impoverished Iowa farm boy to superstardom.

In early 1958 director Billy Wilder offered Tony Curtis the chance to star in a new picture. The movie was to be called Some Like It Hot ; it went on to become one of the best-loved films of all time. This title tells the true story of what really went on behind-the-scenes during the making of this movie, told by one of its leading ladies.

I Know This Much -- by Gary Kemp, Spandau Ballet's prime mover -- is simply the freshest, most exciting and best-written memoir to arrive for years.

Global superstar Leona Lewis tells her story for the first time in this stunning illustrated autobiography.

Regarded as the best radio and TV comic of his era, Tony Hancock was a man whose star burned brightly in the eyes and ears of millions before his untimely death in 1968. Now, forty years on, critically acclaimed biographer John Fisher brings the first fully authorised account of his life.

* The first biography of the much-loved actor, comedian and bounder * From accomplished biographer Graham McCann, the best-selling author of Dad's Army (9781841153094) and Spike & Co. (9780340898109) * Terry-Thomas has become a cult figure, cited as a key influence by contemporary comedians such as Paul Whitehouse and Vic Reeves

Peter Kay's gift for observing the absurdities and eccentricities of family life has earned himself a widespread appeal.This book presents his autobiography, beginning with Kay's first driving lesson, taking him back through his Bolton childhood, the jobs he held after school and leading up until the time he passed his driving test and found fame.

Mixing stories from The Jeremy Kyle Show with moments from his own life, Britain's biggest daytime television star offers a straight-talking solution to the nation's problems.

Roy Hudd's career began in the 1950s and since then he has worked with major stars, such as Tommy Cooper, Tony Hancock, Larry Grayson and Morecambe and Wise, and has become one of Britain's best-loved entertainers. This title brings together some of the stories from his life.

To mark the 25th anniversary of Eric Morecambe's death, You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone is the first book to cover Eric's whole life and untimely death, including unseen family photographs and new insights by Eric's son Gary Morecambe.

Talented, gorgeous and just as desirable as his on-screen alter egos Edward Cullen and Cedric Diggory, Robert Pattinson has won himself millions of devoted fans. This biography explores Robert's life, including his expert musicianship, his inspirations and ambitions, as well as revealing the inside story of his other film roles.

Describes the author's eventful life, from joining her sisters' band The Nolans when she was only nine to growing up in the spotlight as they went on to chart-topping success around the world.

Spotted by Gene Kelly in Paris when she was just 17 and a member of Roland Petit's legendary ballet company, Leslie Caron became an overnight sensation when Kelly brought her to Hollywood to co-star with him in An American in Paris. She recalls the days of all-night parties where Judy Garland would try out her songs, Gregory Peck smiled at you on the sidewalk, the Duke of Windsor turned up to ...

A biography of Michael Jackson that includes the events leading to the untimely death of the star. From his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent, from his ever-changing personal appearance to his marriages, from his addictions to his love for his children, it shows what motivated this greatest performer.

When you're little, you think your family is just the same as everybody else's. Doesn't everyone's mum plan secret exits for when things get tough? Surely all dads embarrass their daughters at their birthday parties? But as you get older, you begin to notice that what's normal to you is completely f***ed up to the outside world.

The bestselling and long-awaited autobiography of a national icon.

Chronicles Michael Jackson's humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. This work describes how he developed his signature dance style, including the Moon Walk. It features photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael's personal photographic archives.