Something for the Weekend: The Collected Columns of Sir Terry Wogan

Sir Terry Wogan, OBE

ISBN 10: 1409148807 / ISBN 13: 9781409148807

Published by Orion Publishing Co, United Kingdom, London, 2015

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A collection of Terry Wogan's best TELEGRAPH columns, with his trademark wry take on life. 'It's my feeling that whatever's bothering you, you ought to be able to say it in less than 500 words. The rest is window-dressing . Probably explains why I didn't write WAR AND PEACE.' Sir Terry Wogan has been busy over the past 10 years writing his ever-popular SUNDAY TELEGRAPH column. In this first collection of the very best of his weekly musings, Terry delivers his distinctively dry and amusing views on life. From the disappointment of the declining years, the ubiquity of TV cooks ('Nowadays, you can't throw a stone in a country road without hitting a television chef, in full colour'), to vanity and those little daily annoyances that drive you to drink, he never fails to entertain. Terry's modern grumbles, gentle social commentary and witty observations make for a delightful assortment of reading. Charming and wry, with not a hint of lickspittle, this is WOGAN'S WORLD at its most entertaining. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Something for the Weekend: The Collected Columns of Sir Terry Wogan
• Publisher: Orion Publishing Co, United Kingdom, London
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1409148807
• ISBN 13: 9781409148807
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 249 grams

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Synopsis

"It's my feeling that whatever's bothering you, you ought to be able to say it in less than 500 words. The rest is window-dressing. . . Probably explains why I didn't write War and Peace."

Sir Terry Wogan has been busy over the past 10 years writing his ever-popular Sunday Telegraph column. In this first collection of the very best of his weekly musings, Terry delivers his distinctively dry and amusing views on life. From the disappointment of the declining years, the ubiquity of TV cooks ("Nowadays, you can't throw a stone in a country road without hitting a television chef, in full color"), to vanity and those little daily annoyances that drive you to drink, he never fails to entertain. Terry's modern grumbles, gentle social commentary and witty observations make for a delightful assortment of reading. Charming and wry, with not a hint of lickspittle, this is Wogan's world at its most entertaining.

About the Author

Terry Wogan was educated at Crescent College. After leaving college Terry went into banking, and five years later joined Radio Telefis Eirann as a newsreader/announcer. Terry's extensive television credits include his live chat show series Wogan, Songs for Europe, The Eurovision Song Contest, Come Dancing, Blankety Blank and Children in Need, to name but a few. In 1993 Terry rejoined BBC Radio 2 to present Wake Up to Wogan the most-listened-to breakfast show in the UK. In a moment of weakness Her Majesty the Queen honored him with a knighthood in 2005.