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Grumpy Old Men

AuthorStuart Prebble

NarratorArthur Smith

Duration2h 8m

CategoriesAdult Non-Fiction, British Radio Comedy Shows

PublisherChivers

VersionUnabridged

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Do you know someone who is incensed by compulsory tipping? Who is infuriated if kept on hold for more than a minute? Who is positively apoplectic if someone answers their phone during dinner? If so, you've probably encountered the phenomenon of the grumpy old man. Following their first massively successful BBC1 series, this autumn will see the grumpy old men will return to our screens, and this time they're grumpier than ever. Packed with funny and informative chapters such as `Who are we', `What are we grumpy about' and `How can you spot the signs of grumpiness coming on', this book will leave even the grumpiest of men with a grin on his face.

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