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Under The Microscope

The life story of one of the nation's favourite funny men, Dave Spikey. Centred around his personal experiences growing up and living in Lancashire, the book is filled with anecdotes, from his childhood, through his school days, to his first job and his medical career at Bolton General Hospital, as well as his early days as a comic.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 306 pages

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