Richard Webber: 11 books

Ronnie Barker was one of our most respected and best-loved comedy actors and here, in this fascinating biography, Richard Webber delves deep in to the heart of Barker's life and career, peppering his narrative with original and incisive memories from some of Barker's closest contemporaries, including...

It is not lost on commercial organisations that where we live colours how we view ourselves and others.  That is why so many now place us into social groups on the basis of the type of postcode in which we live.  Social scientists call this practice “commercial sociology”. Richard Webber...

The world is young, and a single man struggles across a desert wasteland. He’s been walking almost fifty days, and his food and water are gone. But he sees mountains in the distant east, and if he can hold on long enough to get there, he just might make it out of this alive. He has no options; he’s...

The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic. ‘Cheer up, could be worse. State the country's in, we could be free.’ ‘Doctor: I want you to fill one of those containers for me.Fletcher (other side of the room): What, from 'ere?’ You can count the number of truly classic...

Running to over 80 episodes between 1982 and 1992, 'Allo 'Allo was an instant hit and adored by millions. Published for the show's 30th anniversary and written with the full support of Jeremy Lloyd, the book also contains new interviews with original cast members and crew, making it an ideal behind-the-scenes guide to the show.

The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic. ‘Do you reckon I’m in love with Mrs. Batty, or is it just sex?’ Compo Compo: I thought you'd be open.Sid: Well that's a natural assumption if you ignore the drawn blinds and the forty foot sign that says closed. Set and filmed...

The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic. ‘They don't like it up 'em!’ 'People shout the "Don't tell him, Pike!" line at me regularly - and I didn't even say it!’ Philip Madoc. In the annals of British television, no finer example of classic comedy exists...

The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic. Del: You were gun running during the Spanish Civil War?Grandad: Well…that was the best time to do it! ‘A man like you needs something to reflect your image - I've got a lovely Skoda in the forecourt.'Boycie (…trying to sell...

The complete guide to everyone’s favourite films… saucy! This book presents a detailed journey through Britain's best-loved comedies. It contains information on each of the feature films, including moments to watch out for, little-known facts, dialogue gems (Infamy! Infamy! They've All Got It...

**Winner of the 2014 Silver Nautilus Award Are You Ready for Your Life Reimagined Moment? Are you at a point in your life where you're asking, “What's next?” You've finished one chapter and you have yet to write the next one. Many of us face these transitions at midlife, but they...

The important aspects of human wellbeing outlined in human rights instruments and constitutional bills of rights can only be adequately secured as and when they are rendered the object of specific rights and corresponding duties. It is often assumed that the main responsibility for specifying the...