Dawn French

THE LIFE-AFFIRMING AND MOVING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM NUMBER-ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR DAWN FRENCHLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 'I absolutely loved Because of You. Fantastic, passionate, compassionate, so much wisdom, a lot of humour, very real and credible' BERNARDINE EVARISTO, Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other 'Gorgeous . . . wise and full of love' MARIAN KEYES __________Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock . . . midnight.As the old millennium turns into the new, two very different women give birth to two very similar daughters. Hope leaves with a beautiful baby girl. Anna leaves with empty arms. Seventeen years later, the truth of that night starts rolling, terrible and deep, toward them all. A reckoning is coming. Lives will collide.And mother-love will be tested . . . Because Of You is Dawn French's stunning new novel, told with her signature humour, warmth and so much love.__________ 'An extraordinary book - sad, heartening, gripping and reassuringly human' JO BRAND 'The final scenes are so perfectly executed they almost broke my heart. Because of You is a story to cherish' Sunday Times 'French manages to pick your heart up with the nib of her pen and slowly pull it apart, heart-wrenchingly, page by page . . . A true writing talent' My Weekly 'Dawn French is a wonderful writer' Daily Mail 'Moving . . . French's best yet' Good Housekeeping 'Dawn tackles the big ones - love, death, grief, childhood, motherhood, parenthood - head on' Guardian

Dawn French is one of the greatest comedy actresses of our time, with a career spanning nearly three decades and encompassing a vast and brilliant array of characters that would eventually establish her as a national treasure.She first appeared on the British entertainment scene as part of the groundbreaking alternative comedy group, the Comic Strip, which marked a radical departure from the more traditional comedy acts of the time. Later came the all-female Girls on Top with Jennifer Saunders, Ruby Wax and Tracy Ullman. Then, as part of the wildly successful duo, French and Saunders, Dawn helped create a repertoire of brilliantly observed recurring characters parodying popular culture and impersonating everything from Madonna and Harry Potter to The Exorcist. Dawn's more recent role in The Vicar of Dibley again has showcased not only her talent but also her ability to take a controversial issue and make it mainstream and funny. From her early years as an RAF child to her flat-sharing antics with Jennifer Saunders, from her outspoken views on sizeism to her marriage to Lenny Henry, Dear Fatty will chronicle the fascinating and hilarious rise of a complex, dynamic and unstoppable woman.

This is a poignant novel by Dawn French which is told through the eyes of a mother and her two teenage children. Each chapter is narrated by a different voice, telling the story of a modern family, all living in their own separate bubbles, lurching towards meltdown.

Dawn French, number one bestselling author of A Tiny Bit Marvellous and Oh Dear Silvia, returns with her joyously funny new novel, According To YES. The Foreign Land of the Very Wealthy - otherwise known as Manhattan's Upper East Side - has its own rigid code of behaviour. It's a code strictly adhered to by the Wilder-Bingham family. Emotional displays - unacceptable. Unruly behaviour - definitely not welcome. Fun - no thanks. This is Glenn Wilder-Bingham's kingdom. A beautifully displayed impeccably edited fortress of restraint. So when Rosie Kitto, an eccentric thirty-eight-year-old primary school teacher from England, bounces into their lives with a secret sorrow and a heart as big as the city, nobody realises that she hasn't read the rule book. For the Wilder-Bingham family, whose lives begin to unravel thread by thread, the consequences are explosive. Because after a lifetime of saying no, what happens when everyone starts saying . . . yes? 'I adored According to YES. It's so different to anything I've read in forever, so charming, wise, brilliantly written. I loved it all' Marian Keyes 'There is lots of fun to be had reading this book. It's impossible not to warm to Rosie, a funny and open-hearted woman who acts as a salve and comfort blanket for this unhappy, inhibited family. There's something quite joyous about the way she unashamedly romps her way through the novel, changing the lives of those around her for the better' Express 'French can spin a yarn . . . which sets According to YES apart from the usual chick-lit template. Think the vicar of Dibley, without the dog collar. YES YES YES indeed' Independent Further praise for Dawn 'A fantastic slam-dunk pageturner. Funny, enriching . . . page after page I laughed out loud' Mail on Sunday 'A hilarious snapshot of family life in the twenty-first century' Sunday Express 'Extremely funny' Sunday Times 'Dawn tackles the big ones - love, death, grief, childhood, motherhood, parenthood - head on' Guardian 'Makes you laugh on every page' The Times 'A brilliantly observed, very funny novel of family life' Woman and Home 'Funny, really enjoyable, highly recommended. A wonderful writer - witty, wise, poignant' Daily Mail

Who is in Coma Suite Number 5?A matchless lover? A supreme egotist? A selfless martyr? A bad mother? A cherished sister? A selfish wife?All of these. For this is Silvia Shute who has always done exactly what she wants. Until now, when her life suddenly, shockingly stops.Her past holds a dark and terrible secret, and now that she is unconscious in a hospital bed, her constant stream of visitors are set to uncover the mystery of her broken life. And she must lie there, victim of the beloveds, the borings, the babblings and the plain bonkers.Like it or not, the truth is about to pay Silvia a visit. Again, and again and again...

Discover the truth behind the many, many times Dawn French has been a complete twat over the last sixty years.When I was younger I wanted to be an interesting, sophisticated, semi-heroic, multi-layered person.BUT.That kind of perfect is impossible. Being an actual twat is much more the real me. Sorry to boast, but I am a champion twat.In The Twat Files I will tell you about all the times I've been a total and utter twat. The moments where I've misunderstood stuff and messed up. In my life these have been key Mistakes tell us about ourselves.Mistakes tell us about others.Mistakes are hilarious.Mistakes expose our flaws.Mistakes show us ourselves honestly.Mistakes are gloriously human.My hope is that these stories might fire up yer engines to remind you of just what a massive twat you also are.Let's celebrate and revel in this most delightful of traits together.That would be perfectly twatty.

Dawn French has written a new book for 2017! It's INTERACTIVE - the reader and Dawn will spend a year together travelling through the days, the months and the seasons of the year to make SENSE of it. And have some fun along the way . . .

A book which reflects the humour of the television personalities, French and Saunders, including a compilation of some of their sketches.

Please contains adult language and contentRoll up! Roll up! Fear not, the wait is over, for French and Saunders are back with more Titting About!Once again, the legendary comedy duo unearth six vitally important subjects... and then tit about about them. From surviving on a desert island to being eaten by a cardboard crocodile, Dawn and Jennifer will entertain, inform and thoroughly tit about for your pleasure. (Batteries not included.)Ep 1: What’s Up!From starring in Peter Pan to getting a new knee, Dawn and Jennifer catch up on everything they’ve been up to since the last series. Jen shares the difficulties of being eaten alive on stage, whilst Dawn enjoys touring and watching lots of telly. There’s also an important update on ‘the bet’ Dawn and Jen had in series 4... is it time for Jen to cough up?Ep 2: JobsDawn and Jen consider the subject of proper jobs. Real jobs that don’t just involve titting about. They role-play various different being a farmer, being a politician (Jen is alarmingly convincing), and both consider life as a surgeon. Could any of these careers be a good fit? ( no.)Ep 3: SurvivalIf you’re looking for a definitive practical guide to survival in difficult situations, this episode absolutely isn’t for you. But if you want to hear Dawn and Jennifer’s ‘unique’ approach to thriving on a desert island, this episode is an absolute must.Ep 4: Arty FartyIn this episode Dawn and Jen explore ‘art’. From bumping into Gilbert and George in Paris, to negotiating for a naked self-portrait, this is a joyous celebration of all things ‘arty farty’. contains multiple references to Dawn visiting New York when she was in her early 20s (did she ever mention she went to New York in her early 20s?).Ep 5: Bad ThingsIn this quite frankly naughty revelatory episode, Dawn and Jen share all the ‘bad things’ they regularly do and reveal some they’d love to... There’s cheating at boardgames, telling fibs, peeing in the garden and – drum roll – being click-baited into buying really smelly pheromones on the internet. Something for everyone!Ep 6: Lucky B*tchesIn the final episode of the series, Dawn and Jen share an array of anecdotes from their lives as a pair of (self-identified) ‘Lucky B*tches’. From singing with the Spice Girls to performing at the Royal Opera House, via meeting Dolly Parton, David Beckham and King Charles along the way (usually whilst involuntarily enacting fairly major breaches of social etiquette).,Produced by Listen Entertainment

Please contains strong language and adult content.Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders return to the studio for another series of their award-winning show, Titting About. As ever, the comedy icons gather together six weighty subjects… and then tit about with them. From adopting chickens to time travel, these two titans of comedy will stop at nothing to educate, inform, and eat the excellent array of snacks available in the studio. Expect revealing personal stories, showbiz gossip, a good deal of unsubstantiated opinion, and multiple accounts of thoroughly embarrassing themselves.Episode Wassup!From a chance encounter with Christopher Biggins to getting locked inside an electric car, Dawn and Jennifer catch up on everything they’ve been up to since the last series. There’s also the latest on ‘the bet’. Has Jen written an Ab Fab related script, or is it time for her to cough up and pay Dawn?Episode TechDawn and Jen discuss a subject they have scant knowledge technology. Smart toilets, Dawn creating a robot Jen, and a new French and Saunders sketch created by AI all feature. Could there be a better way to learn of the myriad marvels of our new technological age? ( definitely, yes.)Episode StressDawn and Jen think it’s high time they explore ‘stress’. If you’re looking for the definitive practical guide to surviving stress… this isn’t for you. But if you want to have a profound insight in to Dawn and Jen’s unique approach to coping with stress – including but limited to adopting chickens and plucking each other’s facial hairs – then this is a must-listen.Episode Time TravelBuckle up as we travel in time with the French and Saunders Time Travel Agency; Dawn and Jennifer’s new exclusive holiday business. Should you send a customer back to the Middle Ages wearing trainers? And what do you do if a customer travels to Tudor times and is allergic to stench? These questions and more are answered (or at the very least, posed) in this wild (and wildly ill-informed) episode.Episode MannersThis highly cultured and gracious episode sees Dawn and Jen take a look at the world of manners. Has hugging got out of control? What’s the best way to tackle awkward small talk? And is regalia just for men who don’t have much going on down below? If you want to know which hand you should spit an olive stone into, may we humbly suggest you have a listen.Episode Gap YearIn the final episode of the series, Dawn and Jen dream about taking a year off, with no responsibilities. Giant waves in Portugal, throwing away your diary, planting a forest, and metal-detecting all feature.Produced by Listen Entertainment.

The designs in this book are beautiful and can be adapted to any size. There are bright colorful sweaters, business-like sweaters for work, and fun, playful sweater jackets to wear while shopping. Beautiful photographs of designs for the large woman.

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively : Dawn French Collection 3 Books Set: Oh Dear Silvia- Silvia Shute lies in hospital in a coma. Family and friends gather at her bedside, each thinking they know the real Silvia. But do they? For Silvia hides a secret. One she can never tell. And as her visitors congregate so the truth about Silvia is slowly revealed. Again, and again and again . . . A Tiny Bit Marvellous- Meet Mo Battle, about to turn 50 and mum to two helpless, hormonal teenagers. There's 17-year-old daughter Dora who blames Mo for, like, EVERYTHING and Peter who believes he's quite simply as darling and marvellous as his hero Oscar Wilde. Somewhere, keeping quiet, is Dad . . . who's just, well... Dad. According to Yes- This is Glenn Wilder-Bingham's kingdom. A beautifully displayed impeccably edited fortress of restraint.So when Rosie Kitto, an eccentric thirty-eight-year-old primary school teacher from England, bounces into their lives with a secret sorrow and a heart as big as the city, nobody realises that she hasn't read the rule book.

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original UK ISBN and UK EDITION Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dawn French 4 Books Collection Set Titles In This According to Yes [Paperback] A Tiny Bit Marvellous[Paperback] Oh Dear Silvia[Paperback] Because of You[Paperback]

Mo Battle fyller snart femti. Hun er barnepsykolog, men forstår seg ikke på sine egne barn, to humørsyke og selvopptatte tenåringer. Datteren Dora på sytten gir Mo skylden for absolutt alt. Seksten år gamle Peter føler seg like suveren som sin store helt Oscar Wilde. Og så har vi pappa, som forsvinner litt i alt sirkuset. En dag tar Mo en egoistisk avgjørelse som setter hele familien på prøve. Vil de miste hverandre for godt, eller kan Mos valg føre dem nærmere hverandre? Bittelitt vidunderlig er en humoristisk, krass og gjenkjennelig fortelling om forholdet mellom mor og datter, og om hvor vanskelig det er å være en familie iblant. Boka er oversatt av Hilde Lyng. "Nydelig observert. Hver side får deg til å le."The Times "En fulltreffer som får sidene til å fly." Mail on Sunday Dawn French er en av Englands fremste komikere, kjent fra tv-serier som French & Saunders og The Vicar of Dibley. Hun har tidligere utgitt den selvbiografiske Dear Fatty. Bittelitt vidunderlighar ligget på toppen på bestselgerlisten i Storbritannia og er blitt en publikumsvinner.

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Titles In This The Twat Files [Hardcover]According to YesA Tiny Bit MarvellousOh Dear SilviaDawn French 4 Books Collection The Twat Files [Hardcover]:In The Twat Files I will tell you about all the times I've been a total and utter twat. The moments where I've misunderstood stuff and messed up. In my life these have been key tell us about ourselves.Mistakes tell us about others.Mistakes are hilarious.Mistakes expose our flaws.Mistakes show us ourselves honestly.Mistakes are gloriously human.According to The Foreign Land of the Very Wealthy - otherwise known as Manhattan's Upper East Side - has its own rigid code of behaviour. It's a code strictly adhered to by the Wilder-Bingham family.Emotional displays - unacceptable.Unruly behaviour - definitely not welcome.Fun - no thanks.This is Glenn Wilder-Bingham's kingdom. A beautifully displayed, impeccably edited fortress of restraint.A Tiny Bit Everyone hates the perfect family.So you'll love the Battles.Meet Mo Battle, about to turn 50 and mum to two helpless, hormonal teenagers. There's 17-year-old daughter Dora who blames Mo for, like, EVERYTHING and Peter who believes he's quite simply as darling and marvellous as his hero Oscar Wilde.Oh Dear Everyone knows the real Silvia, don't they? Silvia Shute lies in hospital in a coma.Family and friends gather at her bedside, each thinking they know the real Silvia. But do they? For Silvia hides a secret. One she can never tell. And as her visitors congregate, so the truth about Silvia is slowly revealed.

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Dawn French 3 Books Collection Titles In This According to YesA Tiny Bit MarvellousOh Dear Silvia

Discover the incredible potential that lies within you and harness the transformative power of the Law of Attraction. In this groundbreaking book, "Unlock the Power Within," author Dawn French takes you on a captivating journey of self-discovery and personal growth.Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly attract success, abundance, and happiness into their lives? The answer lies in understanding and applying the Law of Attraction—a universal principle that states that like attracts like. By aligning your thoughts, beliefs, and actions with your deepest desires, you have the power to manifest a better version of yourself and create the life you truly deserve.In this comprehensive guide, Dawn French unravels the secrets of the Law of Attraction and provides practical techniques to apply it in your daily life. Through insightful stories, empowering exercises, and actionable strategies, you'll learn how - Cultivate a positive mindset and overcome self-limiting beliefs that hold you back- Clarify your goals and create a compelling vision for your future- Utilize visualization and affirmations to manifest your desires with clarity and intention- Master the art of gratitude and attract abundance into all areas of your life- Develop a powerful belief system that supports your dreams and aspirations- Harness the energy of the universe to manifest your desires effortlesslyWhether you're seeking personal growth, improved relationships, career success, or overall well-being, "Unlock the Power Within" provides you with the tools and guidance to transform your life from the inside out. With proven techniques and inspiring insights, this book empowers you to tap into your unlimited potential and create a reality that aligns with your deepest aspirations.Embark on a journey of self-discovery and embrace the art of the Law of Attraction. Your transformation begins now. Are you ready to unlock the power within?"