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With a Blu-ray competition, new release announcements and plenty of books and films to whet your appetite, read our latest edition on the web here: https://t.co/r3HJvhYiCs

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Cliff Richard's box office smash 1961 musical comedy The Young Ones makes its UK Blu-ray premiere later this month, and we've got 3 copies to give away.

Enjoy the classic feature afresh in stunning remastered HD. https://t.co/HdWsjSL7Ht

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Jonathan Grant talks about why he researched and wrote his new book, 'Reading the Room: The Inside Story of UK Stand-Up in the 21st Century'.

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Billy Liar, the celebrated 60s film starring Tom Courtenay, is coming to 4K.

A new, deluxe UHD Blu-ray set will be released on 3rd August, packed with (new and old) extras including booklet, poster, calendar, and commentaries.

Info & pre-order: https://t.co/sBDOO3PLdc

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Stephen Fry has reunited with the QI team to voice walking tour guides to London.

https://t.co/1nIFt0XL8m

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Peter Sellers stars in the wonderful original Pink Panther film. It comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray for the very first time on 24th August, with a range of special features.

Info & pre-order: https://t.co/EmQxKcWVLF

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It's a century today since the birth of Scottish comic genius Stanley Baxter. His jaw-dropping autobiography, plus plenty of DVDs of his wonderful television and film work, are available now. The Fast Lady is a great place to start. https://t.co/bJEZtcbcfZ

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We wish stand-up comedian, actress, TV presenter and author Sara Pascoe a very happy birthday today, as she turns 45. Check out her best selling books here: https://t.co/mLRtFTK9Tw

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A Very Peculiar Practice turns 40 years old today. Andrew Davies's celebrated comedy drama was celebrated on BBC Four last night, and a complete box set is available: https://t.co/VkFOdWdZRW

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More memoirs, Death Valley 2, new films, radio shows and other titles are all featured in our latest Shop Newsletter.

If you're not subscribed, read on the web: https://t.co/aFEAMFZFgS

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Sophie Willan is writing a debut memoir for her baby son. It's set to be published in Autumn 2027. https://t.co/vXwDtquuzQ

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Fin Taylor has written his first book, 'The History of Mankind in Its Entirety (Abridged): An Unsupervised PhD', which will be published on 10th September.

https://t.co/c21Q7kefEF

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Turning 85 today, we send our best wishes to entertainment legend Miriam Margolyes. Her two memoirs, This Much Is True and Oh Miriam! are available now in a range of formats.

https://t.co/PAIeS095gI

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Reece Shearsmith has written and self-illustrated a memoir about his fascination with the macabre, with 'Things I Took From The Dark: The Museum Of Me' to be published on 8th October.

https://t.co/VMp7cOgWEz

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@IcarFaem Real kings are able to read.

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Unseen since 1999, Monty Python's rare, 1971 Golden Rose-winning Montreux special has been restored in HD and comes to Blu-ray next month alongside the group's famous two German episodes in a landmark SteelBook release.

https://t.co/EJWT07eJJt

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Jon Richardson is sharing his teenage diaries via a book due to be published in October.

https://t.co/6Ba80yA8Gj

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Jo Brand has written her third memoir and her first for more than 15 years. A book about ageing and "how to do your 'second half' the Jo Brand way".

https://t.co/ek3rZyqjx3

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Daniel Foxx is publishing a second book of spoof stories for the children of the super-wealthy. Fairytales For Privileged Children will be out in September.

Information & pre-order: https://t.co/Sucneg1dut

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Shortly before his death, Ted penned a third book, following the best-selling successes of his Pawtobiography (2024) and Pup Fiction (2025).

No details available yet, but it'll be out later this year. Add to your Wishlist here for updates: https://t.co/1TC4lg1rtO