{"product_id":"first-rule-of-comedy","title":"First Rule of Comedy..!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘I’ve been moved, I’ve been made to laugh and I’ve been made to think.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gyles Brandreth, \u003cem\u003eRosebud\u003c\/em\u003e podcast\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘When you have Jeff around you know you are in safe hands, just as you will be when you read his book.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Su Pollard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFondly remembered as Spike Dixon in \u003cem\u003eHi-De-Hi!\u003c\/em\u003e, Jeffrey Holland is one of Britain’s best-loved situation comedy actors.\u003c\/strong\u003e An invaluable member of the repertory company of writer and director David Croft, his many other television credits include \u003cem\u003eAre You Being Served?\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDad’s Army\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIt Ain’t Half Hot Mum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOh, Doctor Beeching!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eYou Rang, M’Lord?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique memoir reveals the hilarious tales from Holland’s long and illustrious career, from the comedy greats that have inspired him to the colleagues with whom he has worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeart-warming stories from his twenty-year association with Paul Shane and Su Pollard sit alongside poignant and deep reflections on his all-time favourite comedian, Stan Laurel, and revealing stories of working with the great and good of variety theatre, from Frankie Howerd to Ken Dodd. Not to mention blissful thoughts on his many happy years as part of \u003cem\u003eRuss Abbot’s Madhouse\u003c\/em\u003e, the joy of \u003cem\u003eThe Goon Show\u003c\/em\u003e and the thrill of stepping into the huge shoes of Peter Sellers. Filled with enthusiasm and affection, \u003cem\u003eThe First Rule of Comedy..!\u003c\/em\u003e is a life told through the eyes of one of the true greats of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56759670604120,"sku":"9781837053087","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781837053087.jpg?v=1781244959","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/first-rule-of-comedy","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}