T'rific - Couverture rigide

Reid, Mike

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1852252774 ISBN 13 : 9781852252779

Editeur : Partridge Press, 1999

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Quatrième de couverture

Mike Reid was born in East London in 1940 and began 'ducking and diving' to earn money almost as soon as he could walk. For years he managed to avoid a police record until he was caught red-handed robbing a country mansion. At seventeen, having served his sentence at an approved school, Mike set off to see the world as a steward on a cruise liner.

Back home, Mike joined the London drinking-club scene where his acquaintances included the notorious Krays. But after a spell in Brixton prison he vowed to turn his back on the criminal world for the sake of his family and his wife, Shirley - the girl he still calls 'Princess'. Work as a film extra soon led to a career as a stunt driver and he appeared 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 on the national TV show The Comedians. It wasn't long before Mike was a household name as Frank Butcher of EastEnders.

Mike's life has been filled with comedy but there have been darker moments. He has weathered personal tragedies that might have broken a lesser man. T'rific is Mike's uncensored story, told with his signature wit and wisdom.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Partridge Press
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1852252774
• ISBN 13: 9781852252779
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible