Thank God for a Funny Face. By Hugh Lloyd (First Edition Hardback) 2002

THANK GOD FOR A FUNNY FACE by Hugh Lloyd - My Adventures in Comedy with Tony Hancock, Terry Scott, Anthony Hopkins, Lee Evans and Other Legends.

With a Foreword by Anthony Hopkins.

Hugh Lloyd is one of Britain's best-loved and most familiar comedy actors, with a face that is instantly recognisable to millions of people. He has led a fascinating life in show business, befriending and encountering a whole host of stars along the way, including Anthony Hopkins, Tony Hancock, Lee Evans, Terry scott and many, many more.

His amazing career began with a stint as a journalist on the Chester Chronicle, where Hugh was lucky enough to be able to cover stories on his beloved Chester City Football Club and also put himself in the advantageous position of giving his own shows spectacular reviews!

It was whilst entertaining troops around the world that Hugh first encountered Tony Hancock, marking the beginning of both their celebrated comedy partnership and great friendship. Hugh became a familiar and much-loved regular on Hancock's TV shows, starring with Tony in such classic, timeless episodes as THE BLOOD DONOR: in fact Hugh is one of the only people who knows the inside story behind the show!

Hugh's career as a comedy actor went from strength to strength. He teamed up with Terry Scott for the fantastically successful HUGH AND I, and has performed in numerous pantomimes alongside a host of stars all over the country.

Packed with hilarious stories and behind-the-scenes secrets, this book is a must-read for comedy fans and those who want to know more about what really goes on in the world of show business.

a FIRST EDITION hardback published in 2002 by John Blake (£16.99 r.r.p.)

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