{"product_id":"mustnt-grumble-1","title":"Mustn't Grumble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the life story of Robin Colvill, and what a life it\nis! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMustn’t Grumble\u003c\/i\u003e is the fast-paced, irreverent life\nstory of Robin Stewart Colvill—comedian, musician, radio performer, hypnotist,\njack-of-all-trades, and co-founder of the iconic comedy act \u003cb\u003eThe Grumbleweeds\u003c\/b\u003e.\nWritten in Robin’s unmistakably cheeky voice, the memoir charts his journey\nfrom a chaotic wartime childhood in Leeds to decades of comedy, catastrophe,\nand camaraderie on and off the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaised by his independent, eccentric mother Sheila, Robin\ndevelops early resilience, a knack for fixing things, and a sideways view of\nthe world. After odd jobs—including a brief, disastrous career as a cinema\nprojectionist—he forms a band with local lads in the early 60s. His sister\naccidentally names them \u003cb\u003eThe Grumbleweeds\u003c\/b\u003e, and the group evolves from a\nshambolic basement band into a pioneering comedy-music act known for physical\ngags, impressions, and anarchic sketches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobin’s partnership with the brilliantly unpredictable\nGraham Walker becomes the heart of the act. Together they conquer the northern\nclub circuit, perform on television and in pantomime, and earn national\nrecognition with their award-winning \u003cb\u003eBBC Radio 2 show\u003c\/b\u003e. Their adventures\ninclude celebrity encounters, cruise-ship chaos, backstage pranks, far-flung\nmilitary gigs, and endless on-the-road absurdity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the laughs, Robin shares intimate\nstruggles—marital difficulties, family heartbreak, uncanny coincidences,\nbrushes with illness, and the devastating decline of Graham, who continues\nperforming even as cancer consumes him. Robin’s mixture of humour and honesty\nmakes these chapters especially poignant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003ci\u003eMustn’t Grumble\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of\nfriendship, survival, and a lifetime spent making people laugh—proof that even\nin chaos, comedy wins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fisher King Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":56414668423512,"sku":"9781916776708","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781916776708.jpg?v=1765982742","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/mustnt-grumble-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}