Pru and Me: The Amazing Marriage of Prunella Scales and Timothy West

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A heart-warming, first-hand account of one of the most celebrated marriages in the history of British entertainment After first meeting over sixty years ago while filming a costume drama for the BBC, Prunella Scales and Timothy West have enjoyed a partnership like no other; from appearing together in hit sitcoms to bringing up two children, they have chalked up an almost endless list of professional triumphs. In this book, Tim traces their united steps through life professionally and personally, and covers the highs and lows of caring for Pru since her dementia diagnosis, twenty years ago. As with all things in life, she and Tim have tackled it together, often with a glass of wine in hand and almost always with a smile.

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Heartening and heartfelt. Exudes West's characteristic warmth * The Times, Books of the Year *
A beautiful, witty, moving and joyful portrait of marriage * Red *
A memoir laden with laughter and love * Daily Mail *
A deeply moving, poignant and enthralling memoir * Mail on Sunday *
Charming. An act of loving reclamation, a gentle tribute to a woman of every importance. * Sunday Telegraph *
Shows most movingly that what will survive of them is love * Oldie *

Author Bio

Timothy West is a British actor and television presenter. His acting career has spanned across various mediums, from theatre stages to radio and television. Timothy is known for his roles in Brass, as well as for his appearances in Coronation Street and Eastenders, and from his travel show Great Canal Journeys where he shared the screen with his wife, Prunella Scales. Prunella is an English actress, who received accolades for her performances in Fawlty Towers and A Question of Attribution. The couple has been married for almost sixty years.