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Barbara Windsor: The Biography of the Irrepressible Babs
*Includes pictures
*Profiles the life and career of the famous actress
Barbara Windsor’s life has been anything but ordinary. From her humble East End roots to her role as the fearsome EastEnders matriarch Peggy Mitchell, via Carry On and her association with the infamous Kray twins in London’s swinging 60s, hers is one of British entertainment’s most intriguing stories. This exclusive publication is packed full of glossy images from her career on stage and screen, and pulls no punches as it delves deep into the colourful life of this unique national treasure.
*Profiles the life and career of the famous actress
Barbara Windsor’s life has been anything but ordinary. From her humble East End roots to her role as the fearsome EastEnders matriarch Peggy Mitchell, via Carry On and her association with the infamous Kray twins in London’s swinging 60s, hers is one of British entertainment’s most intriguing stories. This exclusive publication is packed full of glossy images from her career on stage and screen, and pulls no punches as it delves deep into the colourful life of this unique national treasure.
59 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2015
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About the author
Nigel Cawthorne
326 books128 followersNigel Cawthorne is an Anglo-American writer of fiction and non-fiction, and an editor. He has written more than 80 books on a wide range of subjects and has contributed to The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph Daily Mail and The New York Times. He has appeared on television and BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Many of Nigel Cawthorne's books are compilations of popular history, without footnotes, references or bibliographies. His own web site refers to a description of his home as a "book-writing factory" and says, "More than half my books were commissioned by publishers and packagers for a flat fee or for a for a reduced royalty".
One of his most notable works was Taking Back My Name, an autobiography of Ike Turner, with whom he spent a number of weeks working with him on, taking up residence in Turner's house. The book caused much controversy, resulting in court cases for three years following its release.
Cawthorne currently lives in Bloomsbury, London with his girlfriend and son, Colin (born 1982).
Many of Nigel Cawthorne's books are compilations of popular history, without footnotes, references or bibliographies. His own web site refers to a description of his home as a "book-writing factory" and says, "More than half my books were commissioned by publishers and packagers for a flat fee or for a for a reduced royalty".
One of his most notable works was Taking Back My Name, an autobiography of Ike Turner, with whom he spent a number of weeks working with him on, taking up residence in Turner's house. The book caused much controversy, resulting in court cases for three years following its release.
Cawthorne currently lives in Bloomsbury, London with his girlfriend and son, Colin (born 1982).
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August 2, 2020
Disappointed
I was disappointed with this book. It lacks detail and feels more like a list of jobs and bed mates!! Think I will try the actual autobiography instead!!!
I was disappointed with this book. It lacks detail and feels more like a list of jobs and bed mates!! Think I will try the actual autobiography instead!!!
January 27, 2017
One in a million
She has , and still living a interesting life a free spirit, carry on Barbara, a very interesting read well done
She has , and still living a interesting life a free spirit, carry on Barbara, a very interesting read well done
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