Once upon a Tyne

By: Ant McPartlin, Dec Donnelly

Narrated by: Ant McPartlin, Dec Donnelly

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

Fun and entertaining

Absolutely enjoyed this great book.
Put a smile on my face and made me laugh - A LOT! 😁

Fun & Fantastic Memoir

I’m an American who lives in the States but I somehow always find British shows or personalities that I enjoy.

Meet Ant & Dec. being around the same age as this duo all of their history in their teens and 20’s, I get it!

“Watching” them grow up through this memoir as well as listen to their lives ups and downs anyone can relate to.

Not only are these two funny on the telly but they are funny together. You can relate to those best mate laughs and giggles. It was a great day when they met because they didn’t know it then but they made a lifelong career decision that day.

Listen to this. Enjoy Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and become fans as well!!

amazing journey!

when listening it's a great sense of their mentality and personality it feels like they are in the room with you, two friends going on about crazy stories and history. It has been an incredible book to listen to. and probably the closest thing you can get to having them in your room. thanks for the share guys ❤

Friendship

I love Ant and Dec!!!! sooo happy they stayed together and did this book!! I liked their first book and liked this one just as well. really enjoyed them reading it more than the paperback I read myself of their first book.

Top lads with a top life!

Fun to listen to some of the antics they get up to! If you grew up with them, like I did, from SM:TV as a child to now as adult with the various shows they do, you’ll love this.