The Chronicles of Hernia

A collection of hilarious stories and eye-popping anecdotes from the nation''s best-loved comedian

Barry Cryer is one of the most respected and admired writers and performers of his time. In a career spanning forty years, Barry has worked alongside the greatest producers and performers in show business: Tommy Cooper, Humphrey Lyttelton, Morecambe and Wise, Willie Rushton, Peter Cook, Kenny Everett, Rory Bremner to name but a few - this book is a veritable Who''s Who of comedy.

From humble beginnings at the Windmill Theatre and Expresso Bongo, to The Frost Report, Call My Bluff and I''m Sorry I haven''t a Clue, Barry recalls the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in his own inimitable style.

''Barry Cryer ...an anecdote jukebox whose whole life is basically one big chatshow.''
Guardian