Synopsis
Gyles Brandreth’s diaries do not offer a formal account of government in the 1990s—far from it. These diaries start in 1990 when Brandreth, after a career in theatre, television, and publishing, decided that he wanted to become a Tory MP. There is an all-star cast, including Princess Diana, Bill Clinton, Joanna Lumley, Jeffrey Archer, and Norman Lamont.
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About the Author
A prolific author, broadcaster and public speaker, he is best known these days as a reporter on BBC1's The One Show and a regular on Radio 4's Just A Minute. On stage he has appeared as Malvolio and Lady Bracknell, and in his own musical revue in London's West End. On TV he has featured in Have I Got News For You, QI, Room 101, Countdown and This Is Your Life. His many books include two royal biographies, six Victorian murder mysteries featuring Oscar Wilde as his detective, and, most recently, the bestselling The 7 Secrets of Happiness. He is married to writer and publisher Michele Brown and has three children, six grandchildren and two cats.
Review
By far the best political diary of recent years; far more perceptive and revealing than Alan Clark's. Peter Riddell, The Times Brandreth is the true Samuel Pepys of our day. Andrew Neil, BBC Radio Five Live Brandreth, for my money, offers about the most honest, and the most amusing, account of the demented, beery futility of the Tory-ruled Commons in the 1990s. Boris Johnson, Daily Telegraph Hilariously acute - Irresistible. Matthew d'Ancona, Sunday Telegraph Extremely touching - Brandreth emerges as a decent, amusing, talented and charming man. Simon Heffer, Daily Mail As a witty and insightful chronicler - Brandreth is unsurpassed. Michael Simmons, The Spectator A serious contribution to history as well as funny and touching. Breaking the Code is how politics genuinely is. The Times
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