Since his overnight success over thirty-five years ago, after appearing on national TV in The Comedians, Mike Reid has remained one of Britain's most popular and best-loved comics. His popularity soared to new heights when he was asked to appear as pub landlord Frank Butcher in the BBC TV soap EastEnders. Born in Hackney, East London in 1940, Mike began a life of 'ducking of diving' to earn money almost as soon as he could walk. He learned to earn his living by his own wit and street-wise cunning, avoiding a police record ...
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Since his overnight success over thirty-five years ago, after appearing on national TV in The Comedians, Mike Reid has remained one of Britain's most popular and best-loved comics. His popularity soared to new heights when he was asked to appear as pub landlord Frank Butcher in the BBC TV soap EastEnders. Born in Hackney, East London in 1940, Mike began a life of 'ducking of diving' to earn money almost as soon as he could walk. He learned to earn his living by his own wit and street-wise cunning, avoiding a police record until, aged sixteen, he was caught red-handed ram raiding a jewellers shop. The result was two years correction in an approved school in Wales. At seventeen he fled a disastrous teenage marriage and joined the Merchant Navy, where he got his first taste of showbiz, becoming director of entertainment. Back home Mike became involved in the London drinking club scene. His acquaintances included the notorious Krays, Ronnie Knight and the Nash family. It was then too he met his present wife, Shirley. In an effort to support her, Mike turned his back on the criminal world. After some string-pulling he landed a job as a stunt driver, and featured in many major films and TV productions including The Saint, The Avengers and The Dirty Dozen. His big break finally came when he landed a spot in The Comedians. Mike's colourful life has been filled with comedy. But there have been personal darker moments too. Mike and Shirley's beloved 24 year old son committed suicide on Mothering Sunday, some years ago. His strength of character has seen him through some very difficult times, and to the public, he remains a popular, loveable rogue. T'rific is Mike's own story, told with the wit and wisdom of one who's seen - and done - it all.
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Fine in Near fine jacket. Fine/Near fine. Partridge, 1999. First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). Purple hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(small nicks, creases, scratch and small ink mark on the Dj cover) in near fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new but with light shelf wear on the outer edges, a couple of small nicks on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book with lights helf wear on the Dj cover.287pp including index.
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Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Published:
11/02/2000
Language:
English
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