Jack Duckworth and Me by Bill Tarmey

Description: P & J Innovations presents ... Jack Duckworth and Me by Bill Tarmey Author: Bill Tarmey Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd Release Date: Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Good ISBN: 0857202405 Author: Bill Tarmey Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd Release Date: Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Good Sku: AF401_AV4 Notes: Jack Duckworth and Me by Bill Tarmey Actor Bill Tarmey first appeared as Jack Duckworth in Coronation Street in November 1979, when his formidable on-screen wife Vera dragged him to Brian and Gail Tilsley's wedding, only to have him sneak off for a pint at the first opportunity. After playing what is arguably the nation's best-loved soap character for 31 years, Bill leaves the series in December 2010. To coincide with this momentous event in soap history, Bill now tells the full story of what it has been like to play this loveable rogue for almost half his life. He reveals the hilarious on-set japes behind the scenes - such as getting fits of the giggles with Curly Watts and Alec Gilroy, what it was like playing the Romeo to Bet Lynch and Dulcie Froggat, plus the more emotional times such as when Bernard Youens, who played Stan Ogden, died. There is also the fascinating story of Bill's early years growing up in the streets of post-war Manchester, with bombsites for playgrounds and an ex-Navy grandpa who taught him how to box. Destined to become a master asphalter like his Dad, Bill never gave up his love of singing, and by the late 1960s he had made a name for himself in the unforgiving environment of the Working Men's Club circuit. Taking work as a TV extra, Bill soon found himself treading the famous cobbled streets, and was a natural in his newly created role of Jack, which has been uncanny in mirroring Bill's own life for its lurches of fortune. Packed with anecdotes to delight both Corrie fans and lovers of 9780857202406

Actor Bill Tarmey first appeared as Jack Duckworth in Coronation Street in November 1979, when his formidable on-screen wife Vera dragged him to Brian and Gail Tilsley's wedding, only to have him sneak off for a pint at the first opportunity. After playing what is arguably the nation's best-loved soap character for 31 years, Bill leaves the series in December 2010. To coincide with this momentous event in soap history, Bill now tells the full story of what it has been like to play this loveable rogue for almost half his life. He reveals the hilarious on-set japes behind the scenes - such as getting fits of the giggles with Curly Watts and Alec Gilroy, what it was like playing the Romeo to Bet Lynch and Dulcie Froggat, plus the more emotional times such as when Bernard Youens, who played Stan Ogden, died. There is also the fascinating story of Bill's early years growing up in the streets of post-war Manchester, with bombsites for playgrounds and an ex-Navy grandpa who taught him how to box. Destined to become a master asphalter like his Dad, Bill never gave up his love of singing, and by the late 1960s he had made a name for himself in the unforgiving environment of the Working Men's Club circuit. Taking work as a TV extra, Bill soon found himself treading the famous cobbled streets, and was a natural in his newly created role of Jack, which has been uncanny in mirroring Bill's own life for its lurches of fortune. Packed with anecdotes to delight both Corrie fans and lovers of

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Here is a restructured version of the text: About Oke Books Oke Books is a socially responsible book business operating from regional hubs across Australia. Our mission is to reduce waste, create jobs, and make reading more accessible. Our Practices We rescue books from destruction by partnering with charities. We employ previously unemployed people in regional areas to sort, index, and list our books. Our books are carefully checked for quality and accuracy in our regional warehouses. We send book orders under 500g as letters via Australia Post, typically without tracking, and books over 500g as parcels via AusPost or courier services. Important Notices Book Description Notice The photos used in our listings are stock images and may not accurately represent the actual book being sold. We source our images from online book databases based on the ISBN number. The book cover you receive may differ from the one pictured, but will be the same book. Used Book Condition Notice All our books are listed as "used - good" and are in excellent physical quality. Used books may have signs of previous use, such as folded pages. Our checks are limited to the physical books themselves to ensure completeness (pages, etc.). Books may have stickers on the spine used by our warehouse for organization. Colouring books and workbooks may be filled out. Books that come with toys will likely have the toys missing. Acknowledgement By making a purchase, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our practices and notices. Thank you for supporting Oke Books and our sustainable business model.

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