The Chronicles of Hernia

This is a collection of hilarious stories and eye-popping anecdotes from the nation’s best-loved comedian. Barry Cryer is one of the most respected and admired writers and performers of his time. In a career spanning forty years, Barry has worked alongside the greatest producers and performers in show business: Tommy Cooper, Humphrey Lyttelton, Morecambe and Wise, Willie Rushton, Peter Cook, Kenny Everett, Rory Bremner to name but a few - this book is a veritable Who’s Who of comedy. From humble beginnings at the Windmill Theatre and Expresso Bongo , to The Frost Report , Call My Bluff and I’m Sorry I haven’t a Clue , Barry recalls the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in his own inimitable style. ‘Barry Cryer …an anecdote jukebox whose whole life is basically one big chatshow’ - Guardian .