Between the Stops by Sandi Toksvig - ISBN: 9780349006406
Paperback
Life’s unexpected journeys, observed between bus stops on the number 12.

Between the Stops

The View of My Life from the Top of the Number 12 Bus: the long-awaited memoir from the star of QI and The Great British Bake Off

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    27 October 2020

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Summary

BETWEEN THE STOPS is a memoir told from the perspective of the Number 12 bus, a double-decker that travels from Dulwich to the BBC in Central London. This unique approach captures the author’s thoughts and memories as they arise during the journey.

The book explores various topics, including:

  • London facts, such as the location of the blue plaque for Una Marson, the first black woman programme maker at the BBC.
  • Discoveries like the best Spanish coffee un…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780349006406
ISBN-10:0349006407
Author:Sandi Toksvig
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Virago Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:27 October 2020
Weight:251g
Dimensions:196mm x 126mm x 30mm
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Critics Review

Her writing style is as kooky and digestible as Bill Bryson’s, her genius as a raconteur inherited from her Danish journalist father… Hop on this bus, grab a seat up top and prepare yourself for a fun-filled, fact-packed, memorable ride * Sunday Times *Between the Stops is like browsing through a well-stocked museum of curiosities with a wise and kind guide; it’s part celebration, part confession, part call to arms and wholly entertaining. Don’t read it on the bus though - it will make you miss your stop * Observer *The comedian, broadcaster and activist uses the meandering route of the number 12 bus, winding its way from her home in Dulwich, south-east London, to the BBC headquarters at Broadcasting House, to share a series of wonderful vignettes about her life * Herald *There are fascinating gems of London history along the way, acute observations of fellow passengers, personal asides about her marriage to psychotherapist Debbie, and the odd anecdote from the world of television. It’s full of wit and wisdom * Radio Times *Life-affirming and addictive – Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *The comedian, TV presenter and political activist narrates the events of her life by way of her bus journey… En route, she takes in her fellow passengers, the history of the city and her own fascinating, multi-site heritage – Alex Clark * Financial Times *A book of cosy accessibility. History and observation mix seamlessly as Toksvig looks at life from the top deck * Sunday Times *

About The Author

Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig was born in Denmark, brought up in Africa, then America, and moved to the UK when she was fourteen. She has been on the British stage, screen, and radio for over forty years and was awarded an OBE for Services to Broadcasting. She is the mother of three children, married, and lives deep in the woods.

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