Comedy Books for Christmas

A Listmania! list by Flynn
 
Spike and Co: Spike, Eric and the Golden Age of British Comedy
1.  Spike and Co: Spike, Eric and the Golden Age of British Comedy by Graham McCann
The list author says:
  "I've reviewed this about three times and none have shown up, but it's fascinating, brilliantly researched, well-written and an instant CLASSIC!"
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Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing: The Definitive Biography of a Comedy Legend
2.  Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing: The Definitive Biography of a Comedy Legend by John Fisher
The list author says:
  "THE biography of the great Tommy Cooper."
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3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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And It's Goodnight from Him: The Autobiography of the Two Ronnies
3.  And It's Goodnight from Him: The Autobiography of the Two Ronnies by Ronnie Corbett
The list author says:
  "If you miss them, you'll love owning this."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years
4.  Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years by Michael Palin
The list author says:
  "Python as lived by one of the Pythons - it brings it back to life."
£13.00   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Inside "Little Britain"
5.  Inside "Little Britain" by Matt Lucas
The list author says:
  "Well, if you know a fan, this will satisfy them over the holidays."
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3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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The Sound of Laughter
6.  The Sound of Laughter by Peter Kay
The list author says:
  "Again, if you know a Kay fan, this is the obvious choice."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (147 customer reviews)

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Hello: The Autobiography
7.  Hello: The Autobiography by Leslie Phillips
The list author says:
  "The CD version - Leslie's voice is something to treasure."
Used & New from: £5.63
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The Naked Jape: Uncovering the Hidden World of Jokes
8.  The Naked Jape: Uncovering the Hidden World of Jokes by Jimmy Carr
The list author says:
  "Carr is the 'marmite' of today's comics, but this is a genuinely interesting read."
Used & New from: £6.68
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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The World of Karl Pilkington
9.  The World of Karl Pilkington by Karl Pilkington
The list author says:
  "One for the students, possibly..."
£7.00   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

How Very Interesting!: Peter Cook's Universe And All That Surrounds It
10.  How Very Interesting!: Peter Cook's Universe And All That Surrounds It by Peter Gordon, Dan Kieran Paul Hamilton
The list author says:
  "A really engaging collection of anecdotes about a real genius."
£7.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Round Mr Horne: The Life of Kenneth Horne
11.  Round Mr Horne: The Life of Kenneth Horne by Barry Johnston
The list author says:
  "A good choice for the more 'mature' comedy/old time radio fan."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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If I Don't Write It Nobody Else Will
12.  If I Don't Write It Nobody Else Will by Eric Sykes
The list author says:
  "Patchy, but if you're a fan you'll be happy to receive this."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

I Think the Nurses are Stealing My Clothes: The Very Best of Linda Smith
13.  I Think the Nurses are Stealing My Clothes: The Very Best of Linda Smith by Linda Smith
The list author says:
  "The late, much-missed Ms Smith - this is a lovely memento."
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3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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The Essential Dave Allen
14.  The Essential Dave Allen by Graham McCann
The list author says:
  "This is a great stocking filler: very funny, clever and ideal for dipping in to."
£6.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Celebrities My Arse!
15.  Celebrities My Arse! by Ricky Tomlinson
The list author says:
  "If you need a book for the loo!"
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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