Between the Stops by Sandi Toksvig
The long-awaited memoir from one of Britain's best-loved characters - presenter of QI, former host of The Great British Bake Off
Her writing style is as kooky and digestible as Bill Bryson's, her genius as a raconteur inherited from her Danish journalist father.. Hop on this bus, grab a seat up top and prepare yourself for a fun-filled, fact-packed, memorable ride * Sunday Times *
Between the Stops is like browsing through a well-stocked museum of curiosities with a wise and kind guide; it's part celebration, part confession, part call to arms and wholly entertaining. Don't read it on the bus though - it will make you miss your stop * Observer *
The comedian, broadcaster and activist uses the meandering route of the number 12 bus, winding its way from her home in Dulwich, south-east London, to the BBC headquarters at Broadcasting House, to share a series of wonderful vignettes about her life * Herald *
There are fascinating gems of London history along the way, acute observations of fellow passengers, personal asides about her marriage to psychotherapist Debbie, and the odd anecdote from the world of television. It's full of wit and wisdom * Radio Times *
Life-affirming and addictive -- Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *
The comedian, TV presenter and political activist narrates the events of her life by way of her bus journey... En route, she takes in her fellow passengers, the history of the city and her own fascinating, multi-site heritage -- Alex Clark * Financial Times *
A book of cosy accessibility. History and observation mix seamlessly as Toksvig looks at life from the top deck * Sunday Times *
Between the Stops is like browsing through a well-stocked museum of curiosities with a wise and kind guide; it's part celebration, part confession, part call to arms and wholly entertaining. Don't read it on the bus though - it will make you miss your stop * Observer *
The comedian, broadcaster and activist uses the meandering route of the number 12 bus, winding its way from her home in Dulwich, south-east London, to the BBC headquarters at Broadcasting House, to share a series of wonderful vignettes about her life * Herald *
There are fascinating gems of London history along the way, acute observations of fellow passengers, personal asides about her marriage to psychotherapist Debbie, and the odd anecdote from the world of television. It's full of wit and wisdom * Radio Times *
Life-affirming and addictive -- Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *
The comedian, TV presenter and political activist narrates the events of her life by way of her bus journey... En route, she takes in her fellow passengers, the history of the city and her own fascinating, multi-site heritage -- Alex Clark * Financial Times *
A book of cosy accessibility. History and observation mix seamlessly as Toksvig looks at life from the top deck * Sunday Times *
Sandi Toksvig was born in Denmark, brought up in Africa, then America and moved to the UK when she was fourteen. She has been on British stage, screen and radio for over forty years and was awarded an OBE for Services to Broadcasting. She is the mother of three children, married and lives deep in the woods.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780349006406 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349006407 |
| Title | Between the Stops |
| Author | Sandi Toksvig |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2020-08-27 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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