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Pru and Me
- Narrated by: Timothy West, Prunella Scales
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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The heartwarming, first-hand account of one of the most celebrated partnerships in the history of British entertainment, the 60-year marriage of TImothy West and Prunella Scales.
This moving and memorable audiobook is read by Timothy West and also features Prunella Scales reading the letters she has written to Tim over the course of their marriage.
Timothy West and Prunella Scales are – first and foremost – actors. Over seventy years they have delighted millions, portraying a host of larger-than-life characters that the nation has taken into their hearts.
But their finest roles, it turns out, have always been as husband and wife – in the extraordinary and enduring double act that is Tim and Pru.
In Pru & Me, Timothy West charts the course of their lives, from the years before they met – treading the boards in the 50s – to their secret courting, marriage and settling in Wandsworth. And then together as they established themselves at the heart of British theatre, television and film over the next seventy years, in some of the nation’s favourite shows, such as Fawlty Towers and Brass.
Crammed full of stories, often funny, sometimes poignant and occasionally jaw-dropping, Pru & Me also vividly recounts the late blaze of glory that introduced the world to the real Tim and Pru via Great Canal Journeys. Here, the couple charmed the nation while at the same time charting Pru’s gentle struggle with dementia.
An honest, charming and above all uplifting story of twin souls who, once they found one another, clung together through thick and thin. Pru & Me is a joyous portrait of a very, very special love story.
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'A beautiful, witty, moving and joyful portrait of marriage' Red
'A memoir laden with laughter and love' Daily Mail
'Deeply moving, poignant and enthralling' Mail on Sunday
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- Lynda Kingston
- 09-11-23
Brilliant
I loved this book. It was narrated perfectly and it was lovely to listen to something that contained no obscene language . A real pleasure.
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- JME
- 19-10-23
Just lovely
Thoroughly enjoyed listen to this and especially nice was to hear Pru's involvement.
Lovely couple and a great story. Thankyou both for this.
Wishing you many years of a healthy retirement.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-08-24
Fantastic! Fantastic! Fantastic!
Beautifully read and what a life story. And a love story. Heartwarming and inspiring. Must watch the narrowboat programmes again now!
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- Fiona E
- 22-11-23
Delightful
Telling us about their most excellent life together. A life of deep love and companionship.
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- Kindle Customer
- 21-10-23
Pru and me
I listened to this over 3 or 4 evenings and absolutely loved it. Tim and Pru (I hope I may refer to you as such) are obviously still very much in love with one another. Dealing with Pru's dementia cannot be easy but it is so good to read/listen to Tim telling us all about their lives. They will shortly be celebrating a milestone in their lives together, congratulations to you both. With love.
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- flowertoes
- 15-10-23
A Love Story..
I really enjoyed listening to this double biography,I have long admired both Tim and Pru and hope they have still happy times together.....I suffer with plonky hands so can t write too much...but like many people just love our lovely ones...
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- Beverley Eggleton
- 05-10-23
Loved it
Such a lovely story and so fabulous to hear Pru as well as Tim. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.
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- Peter Kuhfeld
- 10-10-23
Wonderful times recalled with joy, and love and hope
It is always a joy for me to hear Tim West perform. Many years ago now, I first heard him perform all of Anthony Trollope’s works and became utterly spellbound. To have this account of his and Prunella Scales’s life together bone into in some depth is so engaging and funny, especially with the account of there early days together as actors. As there 60th anniversary comes up later this month, I too will raise a glass to them both, and thank them for giving so much pleasure. I heartily recommend this audio book to whoever enjoys great actors doing there job and doing it this well. Peter Kuhfeld, Wye. Kent
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- Zen Kite
- 29-10-23
Beautiful
A truly wonderful book. Lovingly written and performed. Full of tenderness and humour; it’s a total joy.
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- Susan Head
- 26-04-24
Best book I've listened to
What can I say about Tim and Pru ,a loving couple with wonderful storytelling. Totally recommend thus book.
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