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THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Ant and Dec hold a special place in the hearts of TV viewers everywhere. This is their epic story, with never-before-seen photography and the very best tales from their 30 years in TV.

Ant: As the old Chinese proverb says, 'Good things come in pairs'.
Dec: And as another Chinese proverb says, 'If you've been in a double act with your best mate for thirty years, why not write a book about all your most memorable moments in three decades of showbusiness?'
Ant: Less catchy that one, isn't it?
Dec: But no less true. And after three decades together, we're writing that book. Covering everything from a pirate radio storyline in Byker Grove through to the biggest shows on telly, this is our story.
Ant: Thirty years, eh? Amazing.
Dec: Absolutely. Especially when you consider we are both still 27 years old.

From their modest beginnings in Byker Grove through to their "unique" time as pop stars and an award-laden TV career, the last three decades have flown by in the blink of an eye. They've also featured an incredible cast of supporting characters, including their first scriptwriter (an unknown comedian called David Walliams), Saturday night fun and games with countless Hollywood A-listers, and celebrities they torture - sorry, work with - every year in the jungle. Told through the lens of every TV show they've made, as well as everything they've learnt along the way, this is the riotously funny journey of two ordinary lads from Newcastle who went on to achieve extraordinary things.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Ant McPartlin & Dec Donnelly (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK
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Pure Ant n Dec magic, listening to them was, as always great entertainment, only paused when laughing so much I couldn't concentrate. Highly recommended read. xx

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Left me wanting to here more about Ant and Dec. I found every chapter interesting. It is a book that I would listen to again and again. I really enjoyed the outtakes they were funny and fun to listen to.

Brilliant

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Absolutely love this they never fail to deliver or make me laugh thank you 😘

Brilliant

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Don't listen while going to sleep... all the laughing wakes you up!! brilliant book

Brilliant

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My husband is a sole who is very difficult to please, so please consider this when I tell you we both thoroughly enjoyed this book! We have NEVER listened to an entire book together, and usually I am subjected to numerous derogatory comments regarding my choice in audiobook, or the voice of the narrator, but we literally could have listened to this in one sitting - were it not for work and our young son. Thank you Ant & Dec for a brilliant book, you are funny, personable and it was a joy to hear your story. You are both treasures and this audio book was all I hoped it to be.

Superb!!!

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