
Once upon a Tyne
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Narrated by:
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Ant McPartlin
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Dec Donnelly
About this listen
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.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Ant McPartlin & Dec Donnelly (P)2020 Hachette Audio UKWhat listeners say about Once upon a Tyne
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- David M Russell
- 20-02-21
Love it!
Loved this book, amazing that it was Ant and Dec speaking it. Couldn't ask for anything better
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- Jo Ricketts
- 06-03-21
Great book
loved it. a great invite on how these two became such a large part of our entertainment 😀
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- Claire
- 09-05-21
Full of nostalgia and laughs.
Narration is Epic. Especially the ad libs. Ant and Dec are the perfect hosts as usual.
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- Ms. Cindy Kenna
- 30-12-20
fantastic
absolutely loved it! Ant and Dec had me in fits of laughter there love of each other reason shone throught.
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- Susan Farquharson
- 14-11-20
actually cried laughing 🤣
Loved this having watched them for the whole of their careers great to get the behind the scenes stories ...brilliantly narrated
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- user
- 15-02-21
Amusing
A great cheer you up listen, so funny and well read, its like they are in the room.
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- Laura
- 16-01-21
Like having the lads on your sofa...
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Once Apon A Tyne. It was like having Ant and Dec in the room with you, reading aloud and interjecting with anecdotes as they came to them. Being able to look at the PDF of photos with the boys too, gave an experience akin to browsing an old photo album together. I think that this enhanced the experience for the listener, more so than just reading the physical book itself.
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- Mrs. T. J. Burns
- 25-02-21
Loved it!
This was a really well narrated book, loved the way it was written, style and tone were perfect - typical Ant & Dec!
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- dodo
- 27-12-20
Fun & friendship
Down to earth chat, not made up promotional material, easy to read & hear with unseen content included
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- TomVic
- 22-11-20
What is not to love about this!
Being read by Ant & Dec just makes this book definitely a better read, listen. The chemistry & timing is brilliant, brings it to life. Plus you can look at the photos too. This book is their career from the start to now as told by them, literally. Worth a listen.
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