- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: talkSPORT Limited; First edition (12 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0956328407
- ISBN-13: 978-0956328403
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 14.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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- #21 in Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Film > History of Film > Britain
- #98 in Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Radio
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'd be inclined to agree that some of the more 'positive' reviewers are just planted.
Some of the stories need to be well salted before digestion. That said, some of them are quite amusing, although not generally rip roaringly funny.
The book is going to be notorious more for what has been left out than for what has been included (and exaggerated...?) Lots of Talksport personalities excluded or brushed over, and a rather selective view of what has gone on at the station over the years.
There is a decent book somewhere waiting to be written about this radio station - perhaps one day someone will get around to doing it.
In the meantime, file this under 'mildly amusing entertainment'. Because that is ALL it is.
Some of the stories need to be well salted before digestion. That said, some of them are quite amusing, although not generally rip roaringly funny.
The book is going to be notorious more for what has been left out than for what has been included (and exaggerated...?) Lots of Talksport personalities excluded or brushed over, and a rather selective view of what has gone on at the station over the years.
There is a decent book somewhere waiting to be written about this radio station - perhaps one day someone will get around to doing it.
In the meantime, file this under 'mildly amusing entertainment'. Because that is ALL it is.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I couldn't believe some of the things I was reading about at that place. The actual fights between presenters during the radio breaks are unbelievable.
The stories from the station's beginnnings really made me laugh- presenters pretending to commentate live from football matches while really watching the games on a little telly in a hotel room are just hilarious. Brilliant stories (Russell Brand guest presenting is a winner) and would thoroughly recommend.
The stories from the station's beginnnings really made me laugh- presenters pretending to commentate live from football matches while really watching the games on a little telly in a hotel room are just hilarious. Brilliant stories (Russell Brand guest presenting is a winner) and would thoroughly recommend.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been a big fan of talksport for years so decided to pick this book up - it's hilarious! whether u know the station or not, the stories in here are brilliant... u wouldnt believe some of the stuff that's gone on behind the scenes.... the stories about alan Brazil crack me up every time! I recommend it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A good read for loyal listeners
I have been a TalkSPORT listener since the station hit the airwaves, so this was a purchase I was always going to make. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by A. Spolia
Perfect present for the boyfriend
I brought this for a Birthday Present for my boyfriend and he really enjoyed it!
Not reading it myself, I can't complain, although I was surprised at the size of the book. Read more
Not reading it myself, I can't complain, although I was surprised at the size of the book. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Y. Moss
Testosterone fueled but very entertaining
A good fun read which seem's to be taken too seriously by some of the reviews i have read here. If you listen to Talk Sport you'll get the idea of how it's going to run. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by glazersoutunited
Brill!!!
If you like TalkSport, get this book. Its a great read, and so funny !
Published on 17 Jan 2010 by Stewart Lamb
I must have read a different book
I can't believe the reviews here, and must agree with the person who said they seem 'planted'.
I hasten to add that I'm a massive fan of talkSPORT radio, and have it on... Read more
I hasten to add that I'm a massive fan of talkSPORT radio, and have it on... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by DirtyBearIOW
Talk Sport
Really interesting read as you dont always get the answers on the Radio. Easy reading and absolutely recommend.
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by J. K. Furlong
Great Book
Great book, tells it like it is but then I am a talksport fan. Heres to another 10 years
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by H. Grant
Great potted history but poorly written.
There are two ways of looking at this book. One is as a fan of this great radiostation and one from a literary point of view. Lets start with the second. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by ACC
walks the walk and talks the talk
This is a good book, its an easy read and is very interesting. However, I dont personally think that unless you are a talksport listener you will enjoy this book as you wont be... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by A. Roberts
No depth but funny and a page turner.
It is a very enjoyable book and very funny however, there is no depth to it. It is like reading a copy of The Sun newspaper, a page turner and a 'must read'. It is a 'light' read. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by Sandra
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