John Lloyd is a British comedy writer and television producer celebrated for his witty and intellectually stimulating humor. He collaborated with Douglas Adams on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and created groundbreaking shows like QI, which champions the curious and interesting aspects of the world. His work consistently explores the absurdity and irony of life with a distinctively British sensibility.
Lloyd's on-the-ground reporting explores the rise of the radical right across Europe, focusing on political movements from Meloni's Italy to the Sweden Democrats. The book delves into the strategies and ambitions of these groups as they gain unprecedented popular support, highlighting the implications for the continent's political landscape. Through insightful analysis, it uncovers the motivations behind this shift and the potential consequences for democracy in Europe.
An elderly man's quest to rediscover a long-lost friendship unfolds in the Heart of England, blending themes of nostalgia and connection. As he navigates his memories and the passage of time, the narrative explores the significance of relationships and the impact of the past on the present. The journey is not just a physical one but also an emotional exploration of love, loss, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives.
This collection of poems focuses on the English countryside and gentlemanly pursuits such as hunting and fishing. Lloyd's vivid descriptions and use of dialect capture the essence of rural England in the late 19th century.
This charming guide to country life in nineteenth-century England provides a delightful window into a bygone era. Lloyd explores the various sports and pastimes of the English country gentleman, from fox hunting and shooting to gardening and beekeeping. Along the way, he provides readers with a vivid portrait of the landscapes, people, and customs of rural England.
This book, first published in 1986, examines the miners' strike of 1984-5 - an event that formed the decisive break with a forty-year-old British tradition of political and industrial compromise. It assesses the strike's full implications, and puts it into its historical and political context.
John Lloyd was the poster boy of British tennis, a former British number one, Grand Slam finalist, Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion and Davis Cup captain. This autobiography is filled with captivating tales of Hollywood celebrities, tennis icons and lost loves, along with sobering details of his battle with cancer and drug addiction in his family.
In gritty Glasgow, a police detective confronts criminals--as well as an enemy that lies within . . . In the seedy environs of 1980s Glasgow, Scotland, it takes guts to be a cop. DI Luc Kidston has guts--though he also has a weak spot thanks to his fear of heights. Now he must focus on finding a samurai sword-wielding vigilante--and untangling the case of one of his protégés, who's been arrested for allegedly putting a woman into a coma. Solving both problems will lead Kidston to take some unorthodox steps, including hiring a forensic hypnotist. It will also bring him into conflict with his own colleagues and lead him to fight for his life in a terrifying showdown . . .