Published to coincide with the Granada TV series, this volume incorporates "Second From Last in the Sack Race" and "Pratt of the Argus". Growing up in the 1930s and 1940s in the North of England, Henry Pratt's life becomes a search for a means of survival and Henry develops an intriguing technique.
The story follows Pegasus Baines as he leaves behind a promising career as a nutrition scientist to pursue his dream of becoming a renowned chef. The shift from the bustling streets of North London to the ominous landscape of East Anglia introduces unforeseen challenges and complications. As Pegasus navigates this new environment, he faces both personal and professional dilemmas that test his decisions and aspirations.
Driven to desperation by the rat race and the unpunctuality of Britain's trains, Reggie's small eccentricites escalate to the extreme, until finally he leaves the unacceptable face of capitalism behind by driving off in a stolen motorised jelly. číst celé
Set against a backdrop of winter, the story follows Wilson, a hopeful lodger at Mrs. Pollard's house, as he embarks on a quest for purpose through various jobs, from poet to postman. Despite his repeated failures and bizarre experiences, including wrongful conviction for crimes he can't recall, he remains determined to find his true calling. The narrative explores themes of identity, aspiration, and the human condition, highlighting Wilson's journey through a series of comical yet poignant misadventures in his search for meaning.
Set against the backdrop of Yorkshire, this sequel explores the humorous intricacies of local life through seven distinct gatherings. Each event reveals the quirks and dynamics of the characters, showcasing their relationships and the comedic situations that arise. The narrative captures the essence of community and the charm of everyday interactions, making it a delightful continuation of the original story.
It is 1957. The Suez Crisis has been and gone. Henry Pratt has completed his National Service and is putting his unsuccessful career as Thurmarsh's cub journalist behind him. Leaving Yorkshire, he's taking on a new role and a new challenge - working for the Cucumber Marketing Board in Leeds. Stumbling through the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties, Henry Pratt accumulates jobs, marriages and children on the way as he embarks on a touching, painful and hilarious switchback ride through a divided Britain.
Tragédie se dějí pořád, i tehdy, když se hned vedle odehrává komedie. Můžete jet na výlet a v první vesnici za městem přejet kočku, v tu chvíli káně na louce sezobne krtka a za zatáčkou to do vás napálí SUV. Tedy ne do vás, ale do paní Hollinghurstové, takže z Jamese Hollinghursta je vdovec. Netuší, kam jeho žena jela, ale velmi se diví, že si s sebou vzala střevíce na jehlovém podpatku. A má starosti s pohřbem. Jak se takový pohřeb vlastně dělá? A co když vás vaše sekretářka chce speciálně utěšit a nedá si to vymluvit?.
