Episode 2 of the bbc adaptation of adrian mole the cappuccino years. Adrian albert mole is the fictional protagonist in a series of books by english author sue townsend. The fourth novel in the massively popular adrian mole series, from internationally bestselling author sue townsend. Adrian mole author sue townsend dead at 68 daily mail online. The main characters of this fiction, young adult story are adrian mole, george mole. Sue townsend is an absolute gem booklist donna seaman townsend continues the crisply hilarious saga of britains favorite fictional diarist, adrian mole adrian is a. Sue townsend, the bestselling author of the adrian mole books, has died aged 68 the cherished british writer was surrounded by loved ones when she passed away at her home in leicester.
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Meet adrian mole, a hapless teenager providing an unabashed, pimplesandall glimpse into adolescent life. Townsend was a passionate socialist and politics also influenced adrian mole s teenage years, under thatchers government. Sue townsend was working on a new adrian mole novel when she died, with the working title of pandoras box. Once again she lets us delve into the hilarious and touching life of a character adored by millions everywhere. The character first appeared as nigel as part of a comic diary featured in a shortlived arts magazine called simply magazine published in leicester in 1980, and shortly afterward in a bbc radio 4 play in 1982. In the book that introduced him to the world, the secret diary of adrian mole aged. Beloved adrian mole author sue townsend witnessed a 12. The secret diary of adrian mole the growing pains of adrian mole adrian mole. Author sue townsend is a brilliant comedic writer, but in this work, the comedy is darkly satirical. Cherished writer sue townsend witnessed the horrifying murder of a 12yearold girl aged just eight, it has been revealed. Novelist sue townsend, best known as the author of the adrian mole series of books, has died, according to a family friend the 68yearold writer died yesterday after a short illness. The secret diary of adrian mole, aged 34 sue townsend. I often write about my faults the tortuous life of adrian mole reflects the feelings and doubts of his creator, sue townsend.
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The author, who died from a stroke last week, had written some wonderful pages according to publisher. She was best known for creating the character adrian mole after writing in secret from the age of 14, townsend first became known for her plays, her signature character first appearing in a radio drama, but her work. Long before bridget jones came the maddest, daftest diarist of them all adrian mole. The secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 sue townsend cd. The books are written in the form of a diary, with some additional content such. Sue townsend has written a variety of novels and plays, but will always be most wellknown for her character adrian mole, who quickly became a national treasure, along with his author and creator. Buy the lost diaries of adrian mole, 19992001 by townsend, sue isbn. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in paperback format. Happy 50th birthday adrian mole books the guardian. She wrote numerous successful plays, including bazaar and rummage 1982 and the great celestial cow 1984 for the royal court theatre.
Sue townsend dropped out of high school and read voraciously to educate herself. Sue townsend, best known as the author of the adrian mole books, has died after suffering a stroke at the age of 68. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Secret diary of adrian mole sue townsend, ken howard, alan.
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