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Here, for the first time, is complete collection of actor and entertainer Stanley Holloway’s incomparable comic monologues, which he performed between 1929 and 1941. All the much-loved characters such as Albert Ramsbottom (‘with a stick with an ‘orse’s ‘ead ‘andle’), Sam Small (‘Sam, Sam, pick oop tha’ arm), and King ‘Arold (‘on his ‘orse with his ‘awk in his ‘and’) are gathered together and brilliantly illustrated by cartoonist Bill Tidy.
About the Author
Sir Robert Michael Marshall, usually known as just Michael Marshall, was born in Sheffiled in 1930. He was a business man, politican, cricketer and author. His work includes a biography of Jack Buchanan (The Timetable of Technology), Gentlemen and Players and The Book of Comic and Dramatic Monologues. He died in Chichester in 1998.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is full of all your timeless favourites and is wonderful value for money.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Marvellous collection of SH's best-loved monologues. Nice to dip into for a chuckle every now and then.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The monologues are grouped by 'hero'. I found them very funny and my children loved me reading it aloud to them. They have a lovely flow and rhythm. They are of a time that is now gone, but they do have a genuine 'englishness' that still makes people laugh. They are also very clever.
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A Most Delightful Book.
This is a delightfully funny book particularly if you enjoy nothern English humour. Being in my late 70's and a Yorkshireman I enjoy picking it up and reading the odd monologue or... Read more
Published 5 months ago by G. R. Maskell
Read along with Stanley!
If you're a fan of Stanley Holloway's famous monologues, you'll jump at this chance to join in with the fun. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ian Carter
monologues,and the same to you!
very slightly different to the cd versions but does not detract from the feeling or balance of the verse
Published 20 months ago by Andrew Jarvis
old fashioned but entertaining.
I bought this for my Dad as he was trying to remember the 'Lion and Alfred'(or is it Albert?) monologue - and recited the first couple of verses but couldn't remember the rest (not... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Chocolate Lover
The Stanley Holloway Monologues
Bought this to read to my two kids (4 & 7) at bed time and thay love it
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Mr. Anthony A. Hickey
Monologues
I have read this book and enjoyed it but I can say no more than that.
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Kevan Dee
Stanley Holloway Monologues
Wonderful lighthearted reading. Reminded me of a time years ago when I had heard snippets of some of these but had long since forgotten. Classicallly funny and highly recommended
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Peter Blencowe
Gone but not forgoten
A fantastic book , with a treasure trove of entertainment, never to be repeated. A precious purchase to savour. Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by Peter Watson
THE STANLEY HOLLOWAY MONOLOGUES
Great fun. We enjoyed reading the monologues and have purchased The Essential Stanley Holloway on CD so that we can get the accents right. Lots of opportunities with the 2 CD's.
Published on 14 April 2009 by P. Barke
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