Sheffield Books

Bobby Knutt was born into a working class family living in the northern industrial city of Sheffield. Music was his first attempt at stardom but comedy soon beckoned. By the early 1970s he was a regular on TV appearing on ‘The Comedians’ and working with names such as Tommy Cooper, Roy Castle and Bob Monkhouse. He has also become a regular on the panto circuit and has done well over 200 TV programmes including a two year stint on Coronation Street playing Ron Sykes. This book covers the years 1945 to 1981 and reflects the highs and lows of Bobby’s life with insight into the stars plus of course many funny moments! Bobby Knutt is as much a part of the fabric of Sheffield life as Henderson’s Relish... and his story’s just as tasty! Here, in a voice that is uniquely Knutty’s, is an honest, frank and funny account that takes us from the classroom to the Green Room at Granada Studios. In a winning blend of childhood memoir and showbiz gossip, Bobby never pulls his punches, telling how it was with great humour.

£9.99