Fry & Laurie

Batman & Robin,, fish & chips, gin & tonic . . . Fry & Laurie - some pairings become iconic . . .

'One of the best sketch shows . . . sharp writing and a delight for words and wordplay' ROLLING STONE

Across four brilliant series of great satire, comic genius and hilarious use of language, A Bit of Fry & Laurie cemented Stephen and Hugh as a double act and paved the way for their future stardom.

This is the definitive compendium of everything the pair have written together, including early and never-before-published sketches, all threaded through with TV stills and early photography of the duo.

About the Author

Stephen Fry was born in Hampstead in 1957 and, following a troubled adolescence, went on to study English Literature at Queen's College, Cambridge.

As well as being the bestselling author of four novels, The Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus, and The Liar, and two volumes of his autobiography, Fry played Peter in Peter's Friends, Wilde in the film Wilde, Jeeves in the television series Jeeves & Wooster and (a closely guarded show-business secret, this) Laurie in the television series Fry & Laurie. More recently, he presented Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge critical acclaim. Before it was announced that Fry would retire as moderator, his legions of fans tuned in to watch him host the popular quiz show QI each week.

Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as Captain Melchett in Blackadder. More recently he presented Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge critical acclaim. His legions of fans tune in to watch him host the popular quiz show QI each week.