Richard and Judy (Paperback, New ed)

There can barely be a person alive in Britain today who doesn't know who Richard and Judy are. Their jointly presented morning magazine show was the epitome of the 1990s and for a while they couldn't move without the press knowing about it. This quite possibly long-awaited autobiography is written from both points of view. Richard and Judy supply alternate chapters charting their rise to celebrity, their burgeoning careers and their developing and enduring relationship. The book is hugely readable in a comfortable, friendly and chatty way. There are no great revelations, but it's interesting to read their reactions to low points in their lives such as Richard's shoplifting charge and Judy's health problems. They come across as highly successful, loving and caring, and obviously value their family above all else. But the sceptics amongst us will try to read between the lines - the almost identical recounting of experiences and incidents, the very nearly word-perfect accounts of conversations and the lack of mutual criticism or irritation often seems a little too contrived and makes the reader suspect they are also talented manipulators of their images. Still, it's an enjoyable read which will be thoroughly appreciated by fans of the show. (Kirkus UK)

Richard and Judy are the nation's best-loved couple. On television together for 18 years, they fronted the most popular daytime programme ever - This Morning - for 13 of those years and their departure from it gave rise to huge newspaper coverage when they left it in 2001. Now back with their top-rated Channel 4 show, they write the full story of their lives - their chilhoods, unsuccessful first marriages, and of course their own professional and personal lives together. In these brilliantly juxtaposed accounts, we hear about Judy's many health problems and how Richard coped with the lowest points. We hear how both of them survived his court ordeal on a shoplifting charge, how Judy felt on baring more than her soul at a TV awards ceremony, why they left This Morning, and how they handle home and work and parenthood - as well as the ever-curious press. Opening up their hearts, minds and daily lives as never before, this book is set to be the top-selling title of 2003.

General

Imprint:	Coronet Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2003
Authors:	Richard Madeley • Judy Finnigan
Dimensions:	197 x 130 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	384
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-340-82094-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Television Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre
LSN:	0-340-82094-2
Barcode:	9780340820940

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