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The complete first and second series of the romantic TV drama set
in 1780s Cornwall. The story begins when Ross Poldark (Robin Ellis)
returns from the American War of Independence to claim his
inheritance and marry his fiancée, Elizabeth (Jill Townsend).
However, during his two year absence, false reports of Poldark's
death have been circulated, and Elizabeth has found comfort in the
arms of another.
There's only one Christopher Biggins. The man who was crowned the
King of the Jungle on TV's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
has been at the heart of the entertainment universe for more than
forty years. His radiant personality and wicked sense of humour
have made him a hit with millions of fans and won him the
admiration of many of his peers. Within these pages, the man
affectionately known as 'Biggins' finally reveals all...In this
candid autobiography, Biggins tells the full story of his
colourful, packed life. He tells of how upon moving to London he
became immersed in theatre life, a passion he continues to succeed
in today and from which he draws countless dazzling stories, such
as stripping off with Judi Dench and the time he fell asleep on
stage! Thanks to television roles as diverse as Poldark, Porridge
and Rentaghost, Biggins became one of the best-known faces of
television and stage. Yet the path to fame and fortune was not
always easy. At a time when being gay was not as freely accepted as
it is today, Biggins kept a lid on his true sexuality, as well as
facing problems such as brushes with the law and the overcoming of
a downward spiral into debt. Like its author, this book is candid
and hilarious. It is a rip-roaring read bursting with showbiz
anecdotes, celebrity gossip and tales of a life lived to the full.
There's only one Christopher Biggins The man who was crowned the
King of the Jungle in TV's "I'm a Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of
Here "has been at the heart of the entertainment universe for more
than 40 years. His radiant personality and wicked sense of humor
have made him a hit with millions of fans and won him the
admiration of many of his peers. But just who is the person behind
that infectious laugh? In this candid autobiography, Biggins tells
the full story of his colorful life. For the first time, he speaks
about his Lancashire roots and how as a child he battled serious
illness and dreamed of becoming a vicar. He tells of how he dreamed
of breaking away and finding a different kind of life, a dream
which began to be realized when he headed to London and the Old Vic
after winning his first role in panto at his local theater. Thanks
to television roles as diverse as "Poldark" and "Rentaghost,"
Biggins became one of the best-known faces in television. Yet the
path of fame and fortune was not always easy. Although he knew he
was gay, Biggins covered up his true sexuality, fearing it would
affect his blossoming career. He also had his fair share of
adversity to overcome, such as brushes with the law and his
downward spiral into debt. But overcome them he did, and on the hit
show "I'm a Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here , " his genuine
personality, appetite for fun, and the gusto with which he
approached the dreaded Bushtucker Trails all endeared him to his
fellow contestants and the public. Like its author, this book is
both candid and hilarious. It is a bursting with anecdotes,
celebrity gossip, and tales of a life lived to the full. After all,
nobody knows show business like Christopher Biggins.
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