'Ken Loach might have turned all this into a powerful social film, but the avuncular Davies sprinkles in so many cheery anecdotes that the book bounces along enjoyably' (Sunday Times) - Praise for VOLUME 1: THE CO-OP'S GOT BANANAS!
Hunter Daviesâ childhood lived amongst the post-war dirt and grime of Carlisle was immediately hailed as a classic memoir from one of Britainâs foremost columnists of the past half century. The Co-opâs Got Bananas! left our protagonist at the cusp of working for one of the worldâs greatest newspapers â The Sunday Times.
In this much-anticipated sequel, Hunter now looks back across five decades of successful writing to reflect on his colourful memories of the living in London during the height of the Swinging Sixties, becoming editor of Britainâs first colour weekend supplement The Sunday Times magazine; where he befriended the Beatles; and reporting on (and partying with) some of the biggest names in television, film and theatre of the day. As time moved on into the 1970s, '80s and '90s, Hunter encountered the likes of Sir Michael Caine, George Best, Melvyn Bragg, Joan Bakewell, Sir Sean Connery, Cilla Black, Paul Gascoigne, and Wayne Rooney to name a few.
Hunter brings the story full circle to reflect on his years spent with the love of his life â the bestselling writer Margaret Forster, who sadly passed away in February 2016. This will not only be a colourful and enjoyable memoir of what it was like to be at the epicentre of Britainâs artistic heart, but also an emotional, heart-felt tribute to family, friends and colleagues. For those captivated by The Co-opâs Got Bananas!,this sequel is a must read.
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