Once Upon A Tyne: Our story celebrating 30 years together on telly: The hilarious and heart-warming Sunday Times bestseller - Hardcover

McPartlin; Anthony; Donnelly; Declan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075158097X ISBN 13: 9780751580976

Publisher: Sphere, 2020

Synopsis

THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Ant and Dec hold a special place in the hearts of TV viewers everywhere. This is their epic story, with never-before-seen photography and the very best tales from their 30 years in TV.

Ant: As the old Chinese proverb says, 'Good things come in pairs'.
Dec: And as another Chinese proverb says, 'If you've been in a double act with your best mate for thirty years, why not write a book about all your most memorable moments in three decades of showbusiness?'
Ant: Less catchy that one, isn't it?
Dec: But no less true. And after three decades together, we're writing that book. Covering everything from a pirate radio storyline in Byker Grove through to the biggest shows on telly, this is our story.
Ant: Thirty years, eh? Amazing.
Dec: Absolutely. Especially when you consider we are both still 27 years old.

From their modest beginnings in Byker Grove through to their "unique" time as pop stars and an award-laden TV career, the last three decades have flown by in the blink of an eye. They've also featured an incredible cast of supporting characters, including their first scriptwriter (an unknown comedian called David Walliams), Saturday night fun and games with countless Hollywood A-listers, and celebrities they torture - sorry, work with - every year in the jungle. Told through the lens of every TV show they've made, as well as everything they've learnt along the way, this is the riotously funny journey of two ordinary lads from Newcastle who went on to achieve extraordinary things.

About this title

About the Author

After first appearing on Byker Grove together in 1990, Ant and Dec's career has since spanned 30 years across TV, film and music. They have a combined social media following of over 13 million people, they've won over 100 awards - including 19 Best Presenter Awards at the NTAs, 13 BAFTAs and 1 Guinness World Record - and even bagged a chart Number 1 in 2013 for 'Let's Get Ready to Rhumble' (almost 20 years after the song's original release). Their debut book, first published in 2009, sold over 360,000 copies. They are active supporters of several charities, including being ambassadors for the Prince's Trust and NSPCC . They were both born and raised in Newcastle.

From the Back Cover

Dec: 30 years ago, I met a very special person.
Ant: Wow, who was that?
Dec: You. I thought you felt the same?
Ant: Oh right, yes. You too.
Dec: Thank you. This year is the 30th anniversary of when Ant and I met and started working together and - to celebrate that - we want to tell you, dear reader, the story of the last three decades.
Ant: Plus, we want a record of our career - our memories are definitely getting worse as we get older.
Dec: They are not.
Right, what are we doing again?
Ant: A book. And it has behind-the-scenes stories, ridiculous moments aplenty, and photos - lots of embarrassing photos. So, if you're ready, reader, there's only one more thing to say: Let's get ready tooooo...
Dec: Start the book about our 30 years together?
Ant: Not quite how I was going to put it, but it'll do.

From the Inside Flap

Ant and Dec hold a special place in the hearts of TV viewers everywhere. This is their epic story, with never-before-seen photography and the very best tales from their 30 years in TV.

From their modest beginnings in Byker Grove through to their "unique" time as pop stars and an award-laden TV career, those three decades have flown by in the blink of an eye. They've also featured an incredible cast of supporting characters, including their first scriptwriter (an unknown comedian called David Walliams), Saturday night fun and games with countless Hollywood A-listers, and celebrities they torture - sorry, work with - every year in the jungle. Told through the lens of every TV show they've made, this is the riotously funny journey of two ordinary lads from Newcastle who went on to achieve extraordinary things.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sphere
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 075158097X
• ISBN 13: 9780751580976
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304