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The Works: The Classic Collection: The Works - The Classic Collection (Hardcover)

by Pam Ayres (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: BBC Books; Ill edition (4 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1846074657
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846074653
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 53,909 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The Works" contains 120 of Pam Ayres' best-known poems from the seventies and eighties, including "The Battery Hen", "Please Will You Take Your Children Home Before I Do Them In", "Sling Another Chair Leg on the Fire", "Mother" and, of course, "Oh, I Wish I'd Looked After Me Teeth". For this new edition Pam has written a general introduction, as well as individual introductions to the poems, many of which are now illustrated with specially commissioned line drawings by Susan Hellard. This is the first time "The Works" has been available in hardback and is certain to delight Pam's fans of all ages. Pam is one of Britain's best-loved personalities and has been a regular on television and radio for more than 30 years - most recently on "Just a Minute", "The Comedy Quiz", "Countdown" and her own series, "Ayres on the Air". She performs her solo stage show throughout Britain and around the world and has a huge fan base in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

About the Author
Pam Ayres has been a regular on television and radio since winning the talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1975 - on Just a Minute, The Comedy Quiz, Countdown and her own series, Ayres on the Air. She performs her solo stage show throughout Britain and around the world and has a huge fan base in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Pam is one of Britain's best-loved personalities and was awarded the MBE in 2004. A third series of Ayres on the Air has been commissioned for transmission in September 2008, and Pam will be embarking on a UK tour the following month.

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to enjoy for all ages, 30 Nov 2008
By Mr. L. Williams "les-williams" (Exeter) - See all my reviews
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Pam Ayres is one of those rare people who can bring tears of laughter to her audience with her gentle humour, whatever their age. These poems are from her early years and seem just as fresh as ever. Pam has written some introductions to the poems and there are some nice line drawings. I think most people will have heard at least one of the poems; I'm half expecting Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to recite "The Battery Hen" at any moment, it is just as true now as it ever was.
I can't imagine anyone not getting enjoyment from this book, it proves that poetry doesn't have to be dull.

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5.0 out of 5 stars IF LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE EVERYONE SHOULD OWN THIS BOOK, 22 Dec 2008
By J. Westbrook-finch (Great Britain) - See all my reviews
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I remember watching Pam on Opportunity Knocks when I was 11 and I loved her poems then, this is the 1st book I've bought of hers and I'm so glad I did, It's so hillarious, when trying to read out a poem to my mum I had to keep stopping as I was doubled up with laughter, "Do you think Bruce Springstein would fancy me" "I wish I'd looked after me teeth" and "Please will you take your children home before I do them in" and "aerobics" are my favourites, they crack me up every time, Buy this book, you'll be glad you did!
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3.0 out of 5 stars a happy book, 1 Feb 2009
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Pam Ayres had recently appeared on the TV Channel Four programme "Countdown" and recited a wonderful set of poems.
The book was mentioned in the programme so I bought it as a present to my wife. She loves it!
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