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John Bird (2) (1936–2022)

Author of The Long Johns

For other authors named John Bird, see the disambiguation page.

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Works by John Bird

The Long Johns (1996) 16 copies, 1 review
Ustinov at Eighty (BBC Radio Collection) (2002) 2 copies
The Long Johns: Volumes 1 & 2 (1998) 1 copy
The Long Johns: Volume 3 (1997) 1 copy
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Associated Works

A Fish Called Wanda [1988 film] (1988) — Actor — 453 copies, 4 reviews
Jabberwocky [1977 film] (1977) — Actor — 123 copies, 1 review
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution [1976 film] (1976) — Actor — 33 copies
A Little Princess [1986 TV mini series] (1986) — Actor — 26 copies
King Lear (BBC TV Shakespeare Collection) (1982) 18 copies
Absolute Power: Series 1 — Actor — 14 copies
Absolute Power: The Complete BBC Radio 4 Radio Comedy Series (2016) 9 copies
To Play the King [1993 TV mini series] (1993) — Actor — 6 copies
Absolute Power: Series 1-2 (2016) 3 copies, 1 review
Absolute Power: Series 2 1 copy

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The Long Johns by John Bird
Consisting of unscripted but planned improvisations, these wonderful sketches transcribe really well to the page. They benefit from introductions setting the scene for each one which bring the circumstances right to life. There is also a funny introduction from John Fortune which explains how the they are devised (largely down the pub it seems!). The two Johns manage to get to the heart of the matter every time, piercing the pomposity of politicians, civil servants, businessmen and whoever show more else they turn their satirical attention to. Fabulous! show less
Dec 16, 2008

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