The Crime Wave At Blandings

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Random House
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448150984

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Blandings: The Crime Wave at Blandings by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

EPISODE 4 IN A MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING TIMOTHY SPALL, DAVID WALLIAMS AND JENNIFER SAUNDERS Baxter returns as summer tutor for Clarence’s grandson George and plans to weasel his way back into permanent employment. Blandings is threatened by the return of tyrannical secretary Baxter, hired by Connie to put an end to all tom-foolery. This is a tragedy for Clarence and he finds an unusual ally in his grandson George, who had been happily rampaging through the grounds with an air rifle. It is not long before there is an outbreak of shooting and wounding. Meanwhile, Freddie is back to ask Clarence to clear his debts, this time pursued by East-End gangsters and a beguiling dancer who takes a fancy to Beach. ‘Sublime comic genius’ Ben Elton ‘You don't analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour.’ Stephen Fry ‘The funniest writer ever to put words to paper.’ Hugh Laurie ‘P.G. Wodehouse remains the greatest chronicler of a certain kind of Englishness, that no one else has ever captured quite so sharply, or with quite as much wit and affection.’ Julian Fellowes

Author : Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Blandings Castle (England : Imaginary place)
ISBN : UOM:39015001668964

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The Crime Wave at Blandings by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse Pdf

Seven stories in which well-known characters mix with new acquaintances.

Author : Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Blandings Castle (England : Imaginary place)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004885252

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The Crime Wave at Blandings by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse Pdf

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002-05-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1585672777

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Lord Emsworth by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

"Nine stories include a crime wave at Blandings Castle; Ukridge appearing on Corky's doorstep at 3 in the morning, wearing his yellow mackintosh and requesting a whisky and soda; and the Oldest Member warning of the folly of driving into the father of the girl you loved"--Publisher's description.

Author : P. G. Wodehouse
Publisher : HMH
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780547527727

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Fore! by P. G. Wodehouse Pdf

A collection of golf stories from the celebrated satirist: “A delight. Wodehouse’s drives . . . were deadly accurate when writing about the game.” —TheBoston Globe P. G. Wodehouse, Britain’s beloved satirist and author of the famous Jeeves series, often said he wished he’d spent more time playing golf and less “fooling about writing stories and things.” Happily for all of us, the prolific writer often took his pen to the green. In Fore!, Wodehouse expert D. R. Bensen has collected a dozen pieces to delight golfers, those who know them, and even those who have never basked in the ecstasy of a perfect putt—into a collection by this great humorist that is “almost as much fun as playing a round” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). “Sure to please Wodehouse readers and re-readers, even those who’ve never sliced or putted.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Random House
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448150823

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Blandings: TV Tie-In by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING TIMOTHY SPALL, DAVID WALLIAMS AND JENNIFER SAUNDERS Published to coincide with the star-filled BBC production of Blandings, this superb new anthology sees these celebrated stories together for the first time. Set in the delightfully dysfunctional mess of Blandings Castle these 6 gems follow the trials of poor Earl Emsworth and his beloved pig Empress as they clash with a panoply of friends and family, servants and spongers, bookies and hucksters. And all served up with great lashings of comedy from that rarest of geniuses: P.G. Wodehouse.

Author : Brian Taves
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0786484438

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P.G. Wodehouse and Hollywood by Brian Taves Pdf

Beloved British humorist P.G. Wodehouse produced a wealth of literature in his lengthy career, contributing novels, short stories, plays, lyrics and essays to the canon of comic writing. His work in film and television included two stints as a screenwriter in Hollywood in the 1930s, and his stories have been the basis for more than 150 film and television productions. He also wrote 20 stories and essays about Hollywood, satirizing the city and its entertainment magnates. This book studies P.G. Wodehouse’s extensive, but often overlooked relationship with Tinsel Town. The book is arranged chronologically, covering Wodehouse’s Hollywood career from his early efforts in silent film, to his later contributions in television, to his work adapted posthumously for the screen. Radio is covered as well, including a discussion of his internment in occupied France and his brief appearances on German radio. Reflecting Wodehouse’s international appeal, the book covers Wodehouse films and television in England, Germany, Sweden, and India. Also included are a comprehensive, detailed list of Wodehouse’s stories and articles about Hollywood, and a complete filmography of motion picture and television works to which he contributed or which were based on his stories.

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Random House
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448150977

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Blandings: The Go-Getter by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

EPISODE 2 IN A MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING TIMOTHY SPALL, DAVID WALLIAMS AND JENNIFER SAUNDERS An American family come to stay at Blandings, but Freddie’s attempts to sell them dog-food causes major embarrassment. Connie is desperate to make a good impression on her visiting old school nemesis, Veronica, and her rich American husband, Mr Schoonmaker. She enlists the services of snobbish secretary Mr Baxter to tidy up Blandings, in particular Clarence, who is liberally spreading manure on his roses and causing a stink. Meanwhile, Freddie has fallen madly in love with dog-lover Pandora and attempts to impress her by becoming a dog-food salesman, much to his Aunt Connie’s embarrassment. ‘Sublime comic genius’ Ben Elton ‘You don't analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour.’ Stephen Fry ‘The funniest writer ever to put words to paper.’ Hugh Laurie ‘P.G. Wodehouse remains the greatest chronicler of a certain kind of Englishness, that no one else has ever captured quite so sharply, or with quite as much wit and affection.’ Julian Fellowes

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Random House
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448150953

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Blandings: Lord Emsworth and the Girlfriend by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

EPISODE 3 IN A MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING TIMOTHY SPALL, DAVID WALLIAMS AND JENNIFER SAUNDERS Disaster at the annual fete at Blandings Castle. It is the annual fete at Blandings Castle, and Connie will again force Clarence to wear a miserable top-hat and make a speech. To top it off, he is banned from picking his favourite flowers by terrifying head-gardener McAllister. However, Clarence befriends Gladys and Ern, two cheeky school-children who encourage him to do what he wants. Connie is of course scandalised, and brings her howitzers to bear on the ghastly intruders. Freddie - needing to tap his old man for some cash - tries to help Clarence and the children and inevitably makes everything worse. ‘Sublime comic genius’ Ben Elton ‘You don't analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour.’ Stephen Fry ‘The funniest writer ever to put words to paper.’ Hugh Laurie ‘P.G. Wodehouse remains the greatest chronicler of a certain kind of Englishness, that no one else has ever captured quite so sharply, or with quite as much wit and affection.’ Julian Fellowes

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Random House
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448150960

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Blandings: Company for Gertrude by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

EPISODE 5 IN A MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING TIMOTHY SPALL, DAVID WALLIAMS AND JENNIFER SAUNDERS Freddie must keep his new Portuguese wife a secret from Connie. Clarence’s niece - the lisping Gertrude - has been imprisoned at Blandings by Connie and forced to overhaul Clarence’s library. It’s driving him crazy. Gertrude’s forbidden love, the clumsy Revd Beefy Bingham, infiltrates Blandings using a false identity determined to win Clarence’s approval for the match. Meanwhile, Freddie has inadvertently married a Portuguese exotic dancer and must do his utmost to keep it a secret from Connie. ‘Sublime comic genius’ Ben Elton ‘You don't analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour.’ Stephen Fry ‘The funniest writer ever to put words to paper.’ Hugh Laurie ‘P.G. Wodehouse remains the greatest chronicler of a certain kind of Englishness, that no one else has ever captured quite so sharply, or with quite as much wit and affection.’ Julian Fellowes

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Random House
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448150946

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Blandings: Pig-Hoo-o-o-o-ey! by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

EPISODE 1 IN A MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING TIMOTHY SPALL, DAVID WALLIAMS AND JENNIFER SAUNDERS Clarence has to get his pig eating again or lose the fat-pig prize to his arch nemesis. Lord Clarence Emsworth’s pride and joy, the prize-winning pig Empress of Blandings refuses to eat when Cyril the pig-man is jailed by Clarence’s conniving rival Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe. With the prize’s weigh-in only two-weeks away, Clarence and his gambling, spendthrift son Freddie are desperate to get the Empress to eat. Meanwhile, Clarence’s sister Connie attempts to thwart her niece Angela’s love affair with ex-cowboy Jimmy and instead find her a more eminent match in the smarmy Heacham – Sir Gregory’s nephew! 'Sublime comic genius' Ben Elton 'You don't analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendour.' Stephen Fry 'The funniest writer ever to put words to paper.' Hugh Laurie 'P.G. Wodehouse remains the greatest chronicler of a certain kind of Englishness, that no one else has ever captured quite so sharply, or with quite as much wit and affection.' Julian Fellowes

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Everyman's Library
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307266613

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The Best of Wodehouse by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

P.G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) was perhaps the most widely acclaimed British humorist of the twentieth century. Throughout his career, he brilliantly examined the complex and idiosyncratic nature of English upper-crust society with hilarious insight and wit. The works in this volume provide a wonderful introduction to Wodehouse’s work and his unique talent for joining fantastic plots with authentic emotion. In The Code of the Woosters, Wodehouse’s most famous duo, Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves, risks all to steal a cream jug. Uncle Fred in the Springtime, part of the famous Blandings Castle series, follows Uncle Fred as he attempts to ruin the Duke of Blandings while he is preoccupied with his favorite pig. Fourteen stories feature some of Wodehouse’s most memorable characters, and three autobiographical pieces provide a revealing look into Wodehouse’s life. With his gift for hilarity and his ever-human tone, Wodehouse and his work have never felt more lively. With a New Introduction by John Mortimer

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Random House
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409067238

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Young Men in Spats by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

Meet the Young Men in Spats - all members of the Drones Club, all crossed in love and all busy betting their sometimes nonexistent fortunes on unlikely outcomes - that's when they're not recovering from driving their sports cars through rather than round Marble Arch. These wonderful comic short stories are the essence of innocent fun. In them you'll encounter some of Wodehouse's favourite characters - including, for the first time, his future hero Uncle Fred. The collection is widely regarded as one of Wodehouse's best and includes one of his own favourites, 'The Amazing Hat Mystery'.

Author : P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher : Random House
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448164790

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What Ho! by P.G. Wodehouse Pdf

We all know Jeeves and Wooster, but which is the best Jeeves story? We all know Blandings, but which is the funniest tale about Lord Emsworth and his adored prize-winning pig? And would the best of Ukridge, or the yarns of the Oldest Member, or Wodehouse's Hollywood stories outdo them? This bumper anthology allows you to choose, bringing you the cream of the crop of stories by the twentieth century's greatest humorous writer. There are favourites aplenty in this selection, which has been compiled with enthusiastic support from P.G. Wodehouse societies around the world. With additional material including novel extracts, working drafts, articles, letters and poems, this anthology provides the best overall celebration of side-splitting humour and sheer good nature available in the pages of any book.

Author : Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0140185208

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Lord Emsworth Acts for the Best by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse Pdf

A complete collection of the short stories in Wodehouse's Blandings series, introduced by one of Britain's favourite comic writers. The volume comprizes all the stories from "Blandings Castle", "One From Plum Pie", and "One From Nothing" series.