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The Pub Landlord's Book of British Common Sense [Hardcover]

Al Murray
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Book Description

11 Oct 2007 Pub Landlord

We live in an age of waffle, mumbo-jumbo and bad thinking. We're forever being fed dodgy information by so-called experts, scientists, opinion-makers, politicians, journalists and jumped-up little graduates. Their combined bad thinking includes:

 

* the idea that no one should win in running races at school, in case the losers get upset

* the idea that owning a house in France (France!) is a decent way to spend your money

* the idea that we should all talk about our feelings and that would make things better

* speed cameras

* mineral water

* hummus

* and the fact that everyone reckons they've got asthma.

 

Get a grip! 

 

Why do we believe this nonsense? Because, as a nation we've forgotten the basic elements of common sense. Thank God then for Al Murray. He's here to put good old fashioned British common sense back where it belongs.

 

This book brings together the wit and wisdom of the Pub Landlord, and the collective thoughts of the locals at Al's pub. Together they speak for generations of down-to-earth, normal, hard working, honest, sensible, normal, law abiding, tax paying (ish), normal, hard working, honourable, decent, reasonable people. British people.



Product details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton; First Edition edition (11 Oct 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0340952172
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340952177
  • Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 19.7 x 25.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 273,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Review

Praise for AL MURRAY'S HAPPY HOUR on ITV1:

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'One of the few TV performances that actually deserves the tag 'genius'.'

(Sun)

'Murray has reinvented the chatshow. At last, a resounding success for ITV. Light entertainment with brains.'

(Observer)

Praise for AL MURRAY LIVE:

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 'Unstoppable comedy from the joke-telling machine gun'

(The Sunday Times)

'A showcase of ruthless stand-up brilliance'

(Observer)

About the Author

Al Murray is a comedian, winner of the Perrier Award 1999, creator of the Pub Landlord and presenter of Al Murray's Happy Hour on ITV.


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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars great book ideal for blokes ! 3 Nov 2007
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the funniest things I have ever read !. I have seen al murray on stage a few times, great stand up, always funny, but I wasn't sure how it would work in a book. He hasn't been a great success on TV (time gentleman please !) so I thought the book would be rubbish as well. However it is far from that, the 'how to make a tom cruise movie' i wet myself. The 'is your pub a wine bar' is so funny I can't help checking when I go to a new pub. The historical stuff that Al does, is all presented here

Great book well written and obviously has heaps of his own work (read the last page !)

I would highly recommend as an xmas present for anyone who likes clever comedy, I can't put it down !
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars all hail to the ale man 29 Oct 2007
Format:Hardcover
Al Murray is a comedy hero of stage and screen, and he is just as funny to read, if this book is anything to go by. The mighty Pub Landlord bellows his opinions forth from every page, and the result is haysterical. I first laughed in the introduction at a bit about how nobody is allowed to win at school sports days any more, remembering the sports day at my son's school where the kids were divided into groups (not teams, heaven forbid) and given jigsaws to do. After that I laughed on virtually every page, so I won't bang on about indivual bits, except to give special respect to the Beautiful British Pub Grub menu (Pie, Chips, Beans, Pie Chips, Pie Beans, Chips Beans, Pie Chips Beans, Pie Pie Beans, Pie Pie Chips, Beans Beans Beans...etc. Inspired!) The sturdy hardback cover is perfect for stowing atop the cistern, and each perfectly crafted comedy segment takes about a dump to read - what more could you ask for from a comedy book? That's my Christmas presents sorted. Job done.
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Back off Russell. 2 Nov 2007
By Bunter
Format:Hardcover
I have to say I was so suprised by this book. A mate bought it for me as I have seen him live and am a fan of his tv show but normally comedy books are just flimsy one dimenisiional money makers. I have to say this is one of, if not the funniest book I've ever read, literally everything about it is funny, there's gags in the index and even in the legal blurb in the cover. I particularly liked the world explained where the landlord does a country by country breakdown and also the 'Where eagles dare' drinking game, you will never be able to watch the film in the same way again. I'm already looking forward to the next one! Cheers!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Typical Al Murray - very amusing
Being hard of hearing, it's always tricky to hear Al Murray talk, especially when he talks at a fast pace. His book, however, is obviously easier to understand and enjoy. Read more
Published 20 months ago by JB87
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book!
I Brought this for my dad who is a big Al Murry fan and has seen him many times perform. This is definantly the best gift to buy a fan he loves it and finds it very funny. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2010 by RoseSmith
4.0 out of 5 stars Comic Genius!
I bought this book for my boyfriend's birthday. He absolutely loves it, and has read it numourous times! Same humour as what Al does in his DVDs. Lots of funny pictures too! Read more
Published on 4 July 2010 by Rach
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
I really enjoyed this humerous look at the British Pub life which is such a central part of our lifestyle. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by Jimmy Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars All hail to the ale
I was given this book for a birthday present last year and just haven't got round to read it yet. I've got all of The Pub Landlord dvds and think it's brilliant, I love it when he... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Simon Wells
1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish, well it's common sense isn't it?
As well as `joy to all' Christmas also heralds so many less welcome events into our homes such as `the Christmas jumper', `socks/ties adorned by cartoon characters' and most... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2008 by Ian Wood, Author of 'Here's 2 Absent Fathers'
2.0 out of 5 stars This is not humour. This book will bore you to death
I bought this book because I really appreciate humour and I was taken to believe from the reviews on this page that this book was supposed to be so hilarious that the reader 'will... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by Nell Border
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
Are you British? Do you have this book? No? Then what kind of Brit are you?

Everyones favourite publican delivers an amazingly funny book, a guaranteed laugh on every... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2007 by EmmaB
5.0 out of 5 stars al murrays book is great
this book was so good that while i was reading it my sides were splitting with laughter
Published on 1 Nov 2007 by Gordon Brown
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