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Signed copies available to purchase now
Even though you may know us for our business and professional publications, we also have a great selection of general interest books, both fiction and non-fiction.
One of the things that we’re really excited about is the forthcoming launch of Letting Go – Robert Lindsay’s long-awaited autobiography.
To celebrate the launch, we’re offering an exclusive autographed copy of the book – to enter, just leave a comment below, telling us your favourite Robert Lindsay role or moment!
When the book is published, we’ll pick one of your email addresses out of a (virtual) hat and post the winner’s name here.
UPDATE 23rd Oct – The competition is closed.
UPDATE 27th Oct -Thanks for all your great comments on our competition – the book is now published! We’ll be announcing the winner of the competition very soon. If you’re not lucky enough to win a signed copy and you’re not able to get to one of the book signing sessions, Robert has signed a limited number of copies that you can purchase direct from us.
Purchase a signed copy here – Letting Go
We’d still love to hear your comments!
Posted on 31st August 2009 by Neil Thomas • Permalink
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1. Me too, I'm staff so not eligible for the competition :( However, even though Robert's done so much great stuff, for me, the best was the very surreal Nightingales!
Posted by Matthew on 28th August 2009
2. I know I am an insider but I have had a sneak preview of the Robert Lindsay Biography and I was stunned by the amount he has done. I remember him from Citizen Smith (showing my age!!) and some of his more recent TV stints - I liked Hornblower - my family is okay but since Kris Marshall bailed to sell BT to us all it was never the same for me.
For the pictures (over 60 odd) and the anecdotes behind them I really recommend this. I great Xmas gift for the older generation.
Posted by Matthew Harris on 28th August 2009
3. I became a fan of Robert when I accidentally watched "my family". Since then there is no week when I don´t laugh about his jokes and funny faces in his role as Ben Harper. I try to get all my family and friends to watch it whenever it is on tv. And fortunately as of today I haven´t met one person who doesn´t think that Robert Lindsay is hilarious.
Posted by Anna on 1st September 2009
4. Robert is such a great actor, he steals every scene he is in. He and Zoe Wanamaker make My Family watchable. I cannot wait for this book.
Posted by R Thompson on 1st September 2009
5. I became a fan of Robert when I accidentally watched "my family". Since then there is no week when I don´t laugh about his jokes and funny faces in his role as Ben Harper. I try to get all my family and friends to watch it whenever it is on tv. And fortunately as of today I haven´t met one person who doesn´t think that Robert Lindsay is hilarious.
Posted by Anna on 1st September 2009
6. Favourite Robert Lindsay moment was when he appeared on Parkinson and did an impromptu song and dance act. I love all his work and can't wait to receive my autographed copy.
Posted by Elaine on 1st September 2009
7. Favourite Robert Lindsay moment was when he appeared on Parkinson and did an impromptu song and dance act. I love all his work and can't wait to receive my autographed copy.
Posted by Elaine on 1st September 2009
8. My favourite Robert Lindsay role is as Carter in one of my all time favourite sitcoms Nightingales. The opening episode of the series went out the day I was born 27th February 1990. My favourite moment was in Extras when Robert appeared as a egoistical version of himself. The man is a inspiration to me as I am an actor too.
Posted by James Cotter on 1st September 2009
9. As a great admirer of the Hornblower television series my favourite Robert role is Captain/Admiral Pellew but DI Michael Jericho is a close second.
Posted by Jan on 1st September 2009
10. Picking a favourite role is a tough choice, but I think i have to go with Sir Edward Pellew in Hornblower, followed very closely by Michael Murray in GBH and Jamie Diadoni in Jake's Progress. Honourable mention to Nighingales. I've also had the privilege of seeing Robert on stage in Power and The Entertainer, which were just magical evenings.
Thank you, Robert, for all the hours of entertainment. I can hardly wait to read your book.
Cheers
Posted by Liz on 2nd September 2009
11. Far too many great moments on TV to list but for me the best moment was when, as a rather keen teenager, I received a signed photo of Robert... my heart almost burst!
Posted by stephanie Thelwell on 3rd September 2009
12. Far too many great moments on TV to list but for me the best moment was when, as a rather keen teenager, I received a signed photo of Robert... my heart almost burst!
Posted by stephanie Thelwell on 3rd September 2009
13. It is hard to choose a favourite and unfortunately I have never had the chance to see Mr Lindsay live on stage, however I still find My Family hilarious and it will always be on my top 5 series hit list.
One performance though I would like to point out is his portrayal of Tony Blair - an absolute superb acting on a man whose feelings we can only guess.
Robert Lindsay - an institution on British stages and TVs. Great work!
Posted by Natasha K on 3rd September 2009
14. How can I possibly choose a favourite moment as they are all good! I would have to say when I'm having a bad day, I pop in a taped video of Robert at the Tony's performing "The Lambeth Walk."
After all, once you get down Lambeth way, every evening, every day...you'll find yourself doing the Lambeth Walk! Cheers me up everytime! Never was a Tony Award so rightfully given. Also, Steve Bloomer's Watching....Go Derby!!
Posted by Brandy Williams on 6th September 2009
15. Robert is the best actor, very versatile. can turn his hand to almost anything. was a big fan of his from his Me And My Girl days, and Citizen Smith and i went on to see his opening night on broadway of Me And My Girl, a fantastic experience. can't wait to read the book. good luck robert in everything you do
Posted by JANICE AUSTIN on 6th September 2009
16. I have been a great
fan of Robert since the very first episode of "Citizen Smith" and have followed his career from one success to another.It is very difficult to pick a favourite character as I have loved every one of them but I think that one of the best was "Sir Edward from Hornblower."
Posted by Susan Harding on 8th September 2009
17. Not a very original choice I know but Ben Harper is definetly my favourite Robert Lindsay role. He makes the series and has me in stitches.
Posted by Beatrice New on 9th September 2009
18. I love Robert Lindsay in all the different roles that he played, from Citizen Smith to Ben Harper to Tony Blair. Mr Lindsay is my favorite actor of all time. I nearly cried when I received his autograph by post. :D My dream is to meet him in England, 5 minutes are enough. It would be on of the best moments of my life for sure. I can't wait for the book to come out . I will definetly buy this when it comes out.
Posted by Steve Pisani on 15th September 2009
19. I also remember Robert appearing in the Good Life as some sort of student activist for getting back to the earth. It was in 1977 and called 'Our Speaker Today'. That shows how old I am!!!
Posted by Matthew Harris on 17th September 2009
20. i love robert in everything hes done. i remember citizen smith with great fondness being the first thing i saw him. my fave has to ben harper in my family. hornblower a close second. hes sexy for his age too. can't wait to read the book.
Posted by corinna anthoney on 21st September 2009
21. I have been a seen Robert in alot he has done & i have everything especially Hornblower & Oliver Twist, i have got them, i cant wait to read his book, it is great that he was born not to far away from me,i come from Mansfield, Notts.
Posted by Tracey Allsop on 22nd September 2009
22. I first saw Robert in "A Midsummer's Night Dream" and then not again until "Hornblower". He was not terribly well known here in the US so not much exposure, particularly on film. I am now a huge fan and have so enjoyed him in many different roles. I look forward to reading this book.
Posted by Shell Kammer on 24th September 2009
23. Robert's role as Capt. Pellew in the first Hornblower series was my absolute favourite. The scene with Horatio when Pellew teaches him what real leadership is, what a true captain does, was brilliant.
Posted by Yvonne on 24th September 2009
24. Power To THe People
Posted by TONY SIMMS on 25th September 2009
25. i am looking forward to reading the book about roberts life and how he started acting. i am a big fan of his especially him in my family and citizen smith which i started watching recently i found it very funny.
Posted by heather sweeney on 27th September 2009
26. Hands down, it's Burt Rigby in "Burt Rigby, You're a Fool." Just to watch him doing his Buster Keaton impression is fantastic, but when he launches into his Charlie Chaplin routine (with a bloody nose!) it's comic genius. But then, everything Mr. Lindsay does is genius!
Posted by Didi R. on 30th September 2009
27. Favorite moment...hmm where to start. I live in the US, and unfortunately (or fortunately for him) Mr. Lindsay is not a well known actor over here. I first saw him several years ago in Hornblower, and was immediately impressed!! Since then, I watched much of his other work, and I must say he has quickly become one of my favorite actors. What I like most, is his versatility as an actor, his believablity in his various roles. It is my biggest regret that I have never been able to see him on stage....what an experience that must be. Thanks you for numerous hours of entertainment!!
Posted by Stephanie on 7th October 2009
28. I have been a fan of Robert Lindsay for many years now and cannot wait to read the book especially as I work in Ilkeston, his home town. It is great that he still comes to Ilkeston often and has not forgotten his roots.
Posted by Sharon on 3rd October 2009
29. Citizen Smith was a favourite of mine as I was the same age in the 70's as the younger characters - it was great fun to watch as it is now, especially to see the fashions and furnishings in tghe home. Things were a lot more simple then. I lived not far from Tooting and every time we were there we half expected to see Wolfie in his (tight) jeans!!!!
Posted by jackie white on 11th October 2009
30. I thought Robert was outstanding as Michael Murray. He did a fabulous job as portraying a very screwed up character. Then he showed us the caring but stern Pellew in Hornblower. I loved Bert Rigby too - he can dance, sing and act...and perform magic tricks. I didn't recognise him at first as Fagin in Oliver Twist. From one extreme to another he keeps me enthralled. I am looking forward to reading his biography to get some insight as to how he can bring all these different characters to life
Posted by Gail on 12th October 2009
31. I was very lucky to meet "bob" at the Royal Exchange Manchester over 27 years ago! in Beaux Stratagem he very kindly signed my Program afterwards I was star struck he was very nice to speak too. Now my daughter loves to watch him in My Family so we have two fans in our household now! may it continue.
Posted by Heather Illingworth on 12th October 2009
32. Robert Lindsay is a great man and actor.I love him!!! I wish him all the best in his life.
Posted by Sandra on 15th October 2009
33. Hi - I work for Thorogood Publishing, just flicked through an advanced copy of Letting Go and found it highly amusing!
Just thought you might want to be informed of Robert's forthcoming TV and Radio appearances.
I hope you are able to catch one of them!
OCTOBER:
23rd Oct : The One Show
26th October: This Morning, Radio 5 Simon Mayo show, CBBC Sportsround
27th Oct: BBC Breakfast, Talk Sport (1.40-2pm)
NOVEMBER:
21st Nov: BBC Radio 4, Saturday Live
25th Nov: BBC Radio Nottingham (12.00-12.30pm), BBC Radio Derby (3.00-3.30pm)
Posted by Elizabeth Hall on 20th October 2009
34. First of all I appologise for my English which might be a little,well,bumpy.
I found My Family switching channels,absolutely bored by all that stupid stuff on TV.And I immediately got stuck with that great TV series.The whole cast is absolutely wonderful,Zoe Wanamaker and Robert Lindsay obviously had a lot of fun working together...While my husband rushed to the book shop to buy all the Tom Clancy books he could get his hands on,I was out for some Susan-Harper-style handbags and clothes...and the hairstyle,too ;-)
Posted by Eva Schwark on 20th October 2009
35. My favourite robert lindsay show is and always will be citizen smith...which is as funny today as it was 30 years ago when it was first shown...my little boy who is six loves it and shouts "power to the people" whenever i play it....also Nightingales and Get some in are big favourites of mine too....looking forward to reading the book....john
Posted by john byrne on 23rd October 2009
36. my fav robert lindsay moment isnt from his career but his love of his ilkestone town football team getting promotion he was like a cat on a hot tin roof and when the final whistle went he was ready to burst with pride and joy.
Posted by nigel wakefield on 6th March 2010
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