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Leon and June

By: June Bernicoff
Narrated by: Rhian Morgan
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Summary

As founding cast members of hit television show Gogglebox, Leon and June won the hearts of a nation with their warm humour and unending love for each other.

When Leon sadly died at Christmas 2017, Gogglebox viewers were bereft, calling for a state funeral for our national treasure. In this touching memoir she looks back at all of the laughter and love they have shared together; letting us in on the secrets to a truly happy marriage in this wonderful celebration of two lives well lived.

Together for 63 years, coming to terms with life without Leon has been a difficult process for June. But the many treasured memories of their marriage will never leave her. From when, aged 18, she first laid eyes on Leon at teacher training college in 1955; their journey to marry when their parents disapproved; happy recollections of 1960s Liverpool; to building a loving home and family together before finding fame as pensioners.

Firm favourites of Gogglebox, they were loved for their gentle teasing, Leon's cheeky gags and humorous rants, and June's unerring patience and caring touch. Leon and June have experienced their fair share of highs and lows, but they always got through everything together. As Leon always said, 'As long as June's here, I'm all right.'

©2019 June Bernicoff (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

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Thoroughly enjoyable heartwarming inspiring story

Truly Enjoyed Listening Leon & June's Story Godbless Them Both I'l be forever eternaly grateful their part as Googlebox family When was in most hardest times My late Mum suffered servere stroke leaving in dependent 24/7 Nursing home & My late eldest Sister was diagnosed terminal cancer "I couldn't switch off listen my fav music or watch fav tv soaps. Family member introduced me to Googlebox because easy watch didn't need my total concentration. Also I'm scouser Liverpool born bread. Suggested to me that enjoy' relate love watching Leon & June "Which I did was totally grateful for the distraction myself to switch off from my real life@such heartbreaking times. Thankyou Forever In My Heart Leon & June xxx

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A heartwarming and insightful memoir

Oddly I was never a fan of Leon, finding his tone and words often cringeworthy and inappropriate. However, this book made me realise that as June had no problem with these traits then neither should I. They clearly loved each other and the recounting of their lives was well done in both word and their narration by Rhian, whose voice and diction is so much like June’s that I didn’t realise it was not her until reading the details at the end. Thank you for a lovely read.

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A Humble Read

Miss them both lots. I have the book too but nice to lay and listen. Lovely pictures in the book though. Odd as I never met them but they feel like home. The narrator was very good. I had to check it wasn't June's voice. Very well written. Just sad they are not here but as I always say, it's never goodbye , just see you later. Much love and best wishes to Leon & June's Family and close friends. God bless you all xx

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So missed from Gogglebox

What an interesting listen. Such a delight to hear their story. A couple those of us who watched so easily warmed to. What an amazing story of life, and what incredibly rich ones. So heart warming, kind and upstanding. People never fail to amaze you when they open their hearts and tell you a little more about their lives.

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a Gogglebox Fan must

Leon and June a firm favourite with Gogglebox viewers. A beautiful story very well written.
Well read

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Wonderful couple! Interesting to hear their story.

Leon and June were fantastically entertaining, and this book is good easy listening. It is just a shame that Leon couldn't also contribute to the book to tell his side of their adventures together.

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gentle

gentle and sweet. good to read at bedtime. relaxing. calm. humorous. love story. intermarriage. vernacular


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Warming

Really enjoyed this story of their life together. Felt right at home and like I was one of the family.

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WONDERFUL LISTEN

RIP LEON AND JUNE 2 BEAUTIFUL SOULS REUNITED fantastic beautiful story/ book highly recommend a read or listen

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