This book, thanks to Ken's wife, Lady Dodd, gives the first ever in-depth account of his astonishing story, and unravels 'the other Ken Dodd' - the fascinating, kind and complicated private man with whom she spent her life
Tony Nicholson Knihy
The discovery of an enormous bird's nest in an attic leads Tony Nicholson on a journey through the Victorian era to uncover the life of Annie Bowen, a mysterious woman whose letters and photographs reveal a world of intrigue. As he navigates through Calcutta and London's Whitechapel, he encounters a range of vivid characters, from glamorous dressmakers to reckless cab-drivers. This exploration unearths illicit affairs, family secrets, and the vibrant social history of ordinary lives intertwined with extraordinary tales, all while tracing Annie's descendants worldwide.
From the birth of television, quiz shows have been staple viewing in the UK. This book chronicles their extraordinary history.
A high-concept political thriller where mass celebrity fame and idolisation is exploited to gain absolute power... opening a Pandora's Box which threatens British democracy...