New Richard Osman novel set to be one of the UK’s fastest-selling books of all time
How to explain Richard Osman to an American audience? This could be, ahem, pointless… Here goes: having grown up in Essex and studied at Cambridge University, Osman, a devoted disciple… Read more »
Little Miss Brave and Mr Calm announced in Matt Lucas-fronted Mr Men doc
Calmness and courage—two qualities most of us have coveted over the last year—are to be celebrated in the form of two new characters in Roger Hargreaves’ hit Mr Men series,… Read more »
Book tubers: a new range of titles that literally grow vegetables
Blimey, it seems like gardening is barely out of the news at the moment, right?! One week we’re bringing you news of vegetable king Gerald Stratford’s book deal—and now this!… Read more »
Matt Lucas resurrects baked potato song as hit single and book
This story begins in November 2002 with the fifth series of cult surrealist quiz show Shooting Stars, hitting its stride again after a five-year hiatus. Originally a ’90s hit, it provided… Read more »
I’m alright, Jack: Lee Child passes Reacher to his brother
Unusual news broke last week that Lee Child is retiring from writing—and passing the mantle of his all-action hero Jack Reacher on to his brother, Andrew Grant. The BBC and… Read more »
Getting in the festive mood with these … unusual … retellings of A Christmas Carol
Christmas is now less than a week away, and the BBC is kicking off its festive programming this Sunday with a new rendition of A Christmas Carol. Dickens’ perennial favourite is… Read more »
UK comedian and writer Andy Hamilton announces handwritten novel
Even if you don’t know who Andy Hamilton is, it’s almost certain you’ll have come across his work. Over nearly five decades of tireless contributions to UK arts he has… Read more »
BBC America announces bold new casting for Terry Pratchett’s The Watch
The Turtle moved again for fans of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld this week, as further cast additions to BBC America’s adaptation of The Watch were rolled out. The new eight-part series, announced… Read more »
Indie bookshops to boycott David Cameron’s memoir
This week sees the release of David Cameron’s memoir For the Record, the former UK Prime Minister’s account of his political life, including the events leading up to and directly following the… Read more »
Old Yellow: new book celebrates 100 years of the Tour de France’s maillot jaune
Cycling around France all summer sounds just wonderful, right? The wind in your hair. The breathtaking landscapes. The picture-perfect villages, with the tantalising aroma of freshly-baked baguettes wafting over from the boulangerie… Read more »