Berserker!
An Autobiography
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Adrian Edmondson
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By:
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Adrian Edmondson
About this listen
Hilariously read by the author, Adrian Edmondson.
A Financial Times Best Audio of 2023
The instant Sunday Times bestseller
From brutal schooldays to 80s anarchy, through The Young Ones, Bottom and beyond, Berserker! is the one-of-a-kind, fascinating memoir from an icon of British comedy, Adrian Edmondson.
Ade Edmondson smashed onto the comedy circuit in the 1980s, stormed The Comedy Store and, alongside Rik Mayall, brought anarchy to stage and screen. How did a child brought up in a strict Methodist household – and who spent his formative years incarcerated in repressive boarding schools – end up joining the revolution? Well, he is part Norse. Could it be his ‘berserker’ heritage?
With wisdom, nostalgia and uniquely observed humour, Ade traces his journey through life and comedy: starting out on the alternative scene, getting arrested in Soho, creating his outrageously violent characters and learning more about his curious (possibly Scandinavian) heritage. With star-studded anecdotes and set to a soundtrack of pop hits which transport the listener through time, it’s a memoir like no other.
Berserker [noun]: A Norse warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable; often off his tits on henbane and large quantities of alcohol; one who is out of control with anger or excitement.
Critic Reviews
'This is a bloody good book. Lots of people live interesting lives, but very few people can write genuinely interesting books about those lives. Adrian Edmondson has done both. It is incredibly funny, but it is also a lot, lot more than that' - Miles Jupp
'The Berserkers from The Young Ones and Bottom tells his story with self-effacing charm and no end of backstage ancedotes' - Ian Rankin
'Everything Adrian Edmondson writes about makes you love him desperately' - Caitlin Moran
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- Stephen J. Wylie
- 02-01-2024
A great chance to get to know a very talented man
I have long been a fan of Adrian’s work. He is a multitalented artist and a genuinely nice fellow. His autobiography gave me a much deeper insight into the man beyond the performer. Well written and a warm narration
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- Anonymous User
- 02-12-2023
Brilliant
I listened to this mmmmm Mmmm most of this with my own comedy partner. It was just brilliant. I’ve laughed and cried listening to this. But if I ever see Adrian Edmondson in the street I will definitely pretend I haven’t. What a gem.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-09-2024
Legend
An insightful look into the mind of a comic genius who is navigating life like the rest of us. Humble funny and a frank look at the complexities of living a full life of relationships career. Loved it
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-11-2023
Funny and candid
If you're a fan of any of Adrian's work you will definitely enjoy this book.
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- Tracy suothern
- 06-01-2024
Honest, raw and daft
loved hearing about how Ade has navigated life so far...and looking forward to seeing more of his bollocks!
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- Gill78
- 11-01-2024
a great listene
a great listen especially the later years and understanding the breakup between Rik and himself
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- Layla w.
- 15-09-2024
Touching and inspiring
Not what I was expecting, it was better. I found myself thinking about this book often and I feel it will stay with me, for a while at least.
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- Simon Francis
- 02-11-2023
Loved it
Not sure what I was expecting, but found it to be an excellent blend of honour and compassion. It could have been a sad story but he kept the mood even. A must listen
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- Rowan J. Aardvark
- 08-11-2023
Absolutely Vital Listening For All Fans
Finally, we get to hear Adrian Edmonson's opinions on his own work and the experience of making the shows and films he did. And some very sombre moments delivered brilliantly too. It's also nice to hear about Rik Mayall from the man who knew him best. And about Jennifer.
And Adrian's life in general.
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- John Kirkby
- 01-12-2023
A life well lived
Delightful auto biography. What a talent. A life lived to the full despite a challenging upbringing. Lots to remember and relate to for those of us brought up in the UK in late 50s early 60s.
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