Ian Gittins

Allow yourself to be cast away in eight glorious decades of the most iconic show on radio. To mark this momentous occasion, 'The Definitive Desert Island Discs' focuses on 80 of the most powerful and unforgettable interviews, revisiting every era of Desert Island Disc's storied history. Reflecting on how times have changed, the book will feature brand new material as castaways are interviewed about their experiences - did the conversation go how they...

A touching and deeply personal memoir from the 'Countryfile' presenter and Cotswold farmer that explores the hidden family history of his late father Joe - the black sheep in a family of high-achieving entertainment veterans - and the unbreakable bond and passion for farming which father and son shared throughout their lives. Adam also reveals the family traits and experiences which made him the man he is today, along with family photographs and love...

On a sunny Saturday morning in May 1956, a fifteen-year-old, then called Harry Webb, was mooching down Waltham Cross High Street. He heard some music blaring out of a parked car. It stopped him in his tracks. The song was 'Heartbreak Hotel' by Elvis Presley. It sounded like nothing he had ever heard before. In that instant, the schoolboy who was destined to take the hit parade by storm as Cliff Richard fell in love with rock and roll. It gave him...

Filled with characteristic warmth and humour, Jay talks about the life lessons that have helped him to find positivity and growth, no matter what he's found himself facing. Jay shares not only his adventures and escapades but also the way they have shaped his outlook and helped him to live life to the fullest. His insight and advice give you everything you need to be able to reframe your own circumstances and make the best of them.