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Sid James

A Biography

Cliff Goodwin

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English
Virgin Books
15 June 2011
Covering Sid's early years in South Africa and life as a ladies' hairdresser, his obsession with gambling and women, his questioning by Scotland Yard in a murder case, Hancock's Half Hour and the Carry On films, and Sid's death on stage at the age of 63, Cliff Goodwin reveals the amazing truth behing the legend.
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Imprint:   Virgin Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 178mm,  Width: 110mm,  Spine: 16mm
Weight:   139g
ISBN:   9780753539132
ISBN 10:   0753539136
Pages:   256
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Sid James is one of Cliff Goodwin's four best-selling biographies. He is also the author of To Be A Lady- The Story of Catherine Cookson, When the Wind Changed- The Life and Death of Tony Hancock and Evil Spirits- The Life of Oliver Reed. Cliff Goodwin was born in London in 1950. He was educated in Slough, Berkshire, and joined the town's weekly newspaper as a trainee journalist in 1968. Since then he has worked in newspapers, magazines, public relations and for the local radio. His coverage of the 1988 Lockerbie air crash earned him a regional press award. In 1993, after 25 years of journalism, he decided to concentrate on full-time writing. He lives in the north-east of England.

Reviews for Sid James: A Biography

Fascinating reading and funny. Loaded reveals the true nature of the popular star. Bookseller very good read indeed Film Review this is a classic Bookcase


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