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Giles 2026
"The nation's favourite cartoonist" - ExpressGiles enthusiasts will be thrilled with this latest collection of classic cartoons.The Giles Annual is a British institution as reassuringly familiar as a red pillar box or a black cab. This is a brand new collection of work from the 20th century's greatest cartoonist, bringing together some of his busiest artworks. Whether it's children running riot, animals behaving badly or grandma remonstrating with authority, many of the cartoons feature his iconic, dysfunctional family, and are packed with tonnes of detail to pour over. With 150 artworks and captions to give contemporary perspective, Giles 2026 will delight all of those who love his work and collect the annuals.
£14.99
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Et Tu, Cavapoo?
In March 2024, the radio presenter Mark Radcliffe and his wife Bella set off from Cheshire in their VW Beetle convertible for a three-month sojourn in Rome taking with them their beloved and pampered five-year old cavapoo, Arlo. 'Et Tu Cavapoo?' is an account of their time there, told alternately between Mark and Arlo. Join them as they take in the sights (and sniffs) of Rome - from Arlo being taunted by his mortal enemies at the city's cat colony, the pros and cons of queueing for pizza at a trattoria, Arlo's fear of water extending to the Trevi Fountain, discovering what exactly the Spanish had to do with those famous steps, and the site where Shakespeare's Caesar uttered the immortal words: Et tu, Brute?
£16.99
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The Private Eye Annual 2025
A year's worth of Britain's sharpest political comedy, wrapped up in one irresistible package. From Westminster scandals to celebrity mishaps, Ian Hislop's Private Eye Annual 2025 skewers everyone and everything with equal measure. This is the perfect gift for anyone who believes laughter really is the best medicine for political madness.
£12.99
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The Faithfuls
Welcome to a medieval castle in the wilds of Scotland. Arriving here are contestants in the world's most popular new TV Reality show: two dozen ordinary (and painstakingly diverse) individuals from every corner of the British Isles. These seemingly random individuals random represent a cross-section of society (although shallow nobheads seem to be a bit over-represented). The castle is vast and labyrinthine, as are the paths through this treacherous landscape. The Faithfuls are ready to make friends, stab each other's backs, and possibly win huge sums of money and even become famous into the bargain. Imagine a hen party Murder Mystery Weekend with Harry Potter cosplay. Pitted against each other, these law-abiding folk find their values challenged.
£12.99
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The World According to Cunk
Focusing on the inventions, art and brainboxes that made the modern world the unbearable place it is today, 'The World According To Cunk' is the history book to end all history books: more unputdownable than Andrew Marr's History Of The World, less unpickupable than Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens, and noticeably less in ancient greek than Herodotus' Histories.
£12.99
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Britain's Best Political Cartoons 2025
'Britain's Best Political Cartoons 2025' offers a superbly sharp and wickedly witty visual record of a year of Labour tribulations, Trumpian endeavours, economic tremors, and almost ubiquitous political gaffes and missteps. This collection features the work of Peter Brookes, Morten Morland, Nicola Jennings, Christian Adams, Dave Brown, Ella Baron and many more of the nation's finest cartoonists, alongside captions from Britain's leading cartoon expert.
£17.99
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The Elsie Drake Letters (Aged 104)
At 104 years of age, Mrs Elsie Drake of Granville Gardens, London, is the sixth oldest woman in Britain. But fed up with sitting in her armchair all day, Elsie is ready for new adventures. And so, armed with a computer she can barely operate, she fires off dozens of letters to everyone from the Prime Minister to Greggs Bakeries, to see if they can help. Whether offering her services as the new Arsenal football mascot dressed as a giant hare, or simply sending Sainsbury's a load of meat, no one can escape the clutches of Elsie Drake. Gloriously funny and ridiculously silly, 'The Elsie Drake Letters' is also a testament to the wonderful kindness and good humour of the British public.
£12.99
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Utterly British Maps
A fun and fascinating little book that uses the latest data to map everything that is very British.
£9.99
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Girls Are Best
In this title, Sandi Toksvig shows that his-tory is actually her-story. Though they're often ignored or overlooked, women have changed the world. There's no question about it - girls are best!
£7.99
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Chunky
This revised edition of 'Chunky' collects the very best of Victoria Wood's sketches, shows and more, and is newly introduced by Celia Imrie, star of so many of Victoria Wood's shows, with additions and annotations from Wood's much-feted official biographer, Jasper Rees.
£12.99
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You can't say that any more
Is 'The Sound of Music' insensitive to deaf people, or 'The Barber of Seville' cruel to the follicly challenged? In this age of gender fluidity, is the title 'Guys and Dolls' acceptable when the more tasteful people of unspecified gender would do?Protecting delicate sensibilities from the harmful values of yesteryear, 'You Can't Say That Any More' reveals the shocking danger around us in the books, films and TV shows we used to cherish.
£14.99
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A Pawtobiography
It's hard to believe Ted was once a skinny, unwanted pup who was dumped outside an animal shelter, before he found fame and fortune alongside Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on the BBC hit series 'Gone Fishing'. In this exclusive exposé, Ted reveals what it's like working alongside two national treasures and what really happens when the cameras stop rolling. With searing honesty, he gives his unique viewpoint on living in a dog's world and how you - yes you - can make it a better place for everyone. This is his story, in his own words. Nearly all of it is true.
£10.99
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Prose & cons
As fans of 'Just a Minute' know, the key to the game is knowing your way around the English language: how it works, how it's evolved, and how words connect, often in surprising ways. When it comes to the English language (and 'Just a Minute'), Gyles Brandreth has seen it all - and now he's ready to put you through your linguistic paces. In this A to Z of verbal acrobatics, Gyles takes you on a whirlwind tour of our mother tongue - from the origins of words and correct grammar and punctuation, to similes, euphemisms and record breaking tongue twisters (try getting your mouth around floccinaucinihilipification!), all in 60-second instalments.
£10.99
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An absolute casserole
This hilarious compendium celebrates a decade of Taskmaster's hilarious chaos. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your favourite contestants.
£20.00
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A Comedian's Prayer Book
'A Comedian's Prayer Book.' The title is a worry, isn't it? God is a tough audience as far as audible response is concerned, but at least you don't have to explain the references. In this collection of prayers, much-loved comedian, broadcaster and radio host Frank Skinner has tried to retain the bare candour of the rehearsal-room improvisation - to show what faith feels like, from the inside - but infused it with all the production values required to make it a passable public entertainment. In it are his convictions, his questions, his fears, his doubts, his elations - all presented in an eavesdropper-friendly form. Hell, Judgement, atheism, money, faith and the X-Men all feature: it's a bit like reading the Bible, except you only get one side of the conversation, and all the jokes are left in.
£9.99
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Your guide to not getting murdered in a quaint English village
Thinking of a foray to a quaint English village? You'll think twice after reading this tongue-in-cheek illustrated guide to the countless murderous possibilities lurking behind these villages' bucolic façades.
£14.99
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The beautiful poetry of Donald Trump
What if there's another side to Donald Trump? A sensitive, poetic side? Driven by this question, Rob Sears began combing The Donald's words for signs of poetry. What he found was a revelation. By simply taking the President Elect's tweets and transcripts, cutting them up and reordering, them, he unearthed a trove of beautiful verse that was just waiting to be discovered. This collection will give readers a glimpse of the Trump's innermost thoughts and feelings, on everything from the nature of truth to what annoys him about Halle Berry - and will reveal a hitherto hidden Donald, who may surprise both students and critics alike.
£14.99
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The British bloke, decoded
Writer, comedian and regular bloke, Geoff Norcott peels back the layers of blokedom, revealing the truth behind the sometimes inexplicable behaviour of Britain's husbands, dads and brothers. Based on 46 years of field research and almost scientific insights, Geoff digs deep into subjects as wide as: the value of banter, the surprising roots of mansplaining, the near impossibility of getting blokes to send birthday cards, and whether there could be a medal system for hoovering. And ultimately, he concludes that whilst the toxic men have been grabbing all the publicity - perhaps now's the time to celebrate the simple British bloke in all his eccentric splendour.
£10.99
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The world according to Cunk
Focusing on the inventions, art and brainboxes that made the modern world the unbearable place it is today, 'The World According To Cunk' is the history book to end all history books: more unputdownable than Andrew Marr's History Of The World, less unpickupable than Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens, and noticeably less in ancient greek than Herodotus' Histories.
£16.99
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£9.99
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According to Jeeves
Featuring the most iconic quotes from P.G. Wodehouse's best-loved duo, Jeeves and Wooster, 'According to Jeeves' is the perfect treat for fans old and new!
£14.99
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How to train your human
We live on a planet infested with humans. They are a pernicious species, yet undeniably clever and capable - even if the reasons behind their actions are often incomprehensible to us felines. But while it is true that there have never been so many primates on Earth, in reality, they are quite simple to teach using well-practiced domestication techniques, such as loud vocalizations, strategic nighttime alarms, and selective displays of affection. And if you choose your specimen carefully, you'll find that it can be completely tamed, and you'll end up with the best, most faithful companion you could possibly wish for. Andrea Ferolla's illustrations make this helpful guide a feast of fancies for the eyes.
£9.99
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Britain according to very British problems
Very British problems are what make us so, well, British. And what better place to get to the heart of these problems than, urm, Britain? Starting in Land's End and heading all the way up to John O'Groats (via the Irish Sea), this tour of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland covering everything from the national sports of apologising, queueing and bog snorkelling to our national cuisine of chips, bread rolls and - chips in bread rolls. You'll take in sights such as Stonehenge (see the iconic prop from Spinal Tap in all its glory), Loch Ness (legend has it there is no monster) and Platform 9 (after a few hours waiting in a railway station, have your photo taken next to a brick wall) all whilst looking for somewhere decent to stop and eat your packed lunch.
£14.99
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