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This Much Is True

By: Miriam Margolyes
Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes
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About this listen

From Blackadder to Call the Midwife, from the Cadbury's Caramel Rabbit to Harry Potter, Miriam Margolyes is the outspoken great aunt (after two sherries) we all wish we had - this is (at last) her extraordinary life story, and it's well worth the wait.

Award-winning actor, creator of a myriad of memorable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam Margolyes is a national treasure.

Now, at last, at the age of 80, she has finally decided to tell her extraordinary life story. And it's far richer and stranger than any part she's played.

Find out how being conceived in an air-raid gave her curly hair; what pranks led to her being known as the naughtiest girl Oxford High School ever had; how she ended up posing nude for Augustus John aged 17, being sent to Coventry by Monty Python and the Goodies and swearing on University Challenge (she was the first woman to say f--k on TV). This book is packed with unforgettable stories from why Bob Monkhouse was the best (male) kiss she's ever had to being told off by the queen. With a cast list stretching from Scorsese to Streisand, Leonardo di Caprio to Isaiah Berlin, This Much Is True is as warm and honest, as full of life and surprises, as she is.

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

©2021 Miriam Margolyes (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities LGBTQIA+ Creators Women Celebrity Funny Witty Feel-Good Heartfelt Thought-Provoking

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"There is no one on Earth quite so wonderful." (Stephen Fry)

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I am half way through listening to Miriam Margolyes reading her wonderful book via Amazon Audible: This Much is True. I couldn't wait until the end to share what an amazing listen this is. It is one of the best audiobook experiences I have had and all the more special for the accompanying PDF with wonderful photographs. It is a rich tapestry of Miriam's life and I highly recommend it. Thank you Miriam for sharing. x

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This lady does not sound 80 years old. She is a funny, kind, no nonsense person. She has had a very interesting career and life and is one of the best actresses about today. Enjoyed the gossip not the wind comments but extremely well narrated and well written. I loved it.

Really enjoy it.

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Honest, beautiful and hilarious! Don't listen whilst shopping - you look crazy when you laugh out loud. For anyone who knows Miriam's work you won't be surprised to hear its definitely not for kids!!

Don't listen whilst shopping!!!!!

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totally loved this book funny witty and lots of truths x read this book.

fantastic

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I enjoyed every minute of this audiobook. It was like listening to an old friend. The stories and experiences are so perfectly described with such refreshing honesty and humour.
I just wish it was longer.

Wonderful book

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