Being Boycie - Out Now

"In the first captivating instalment of his autobiography, Challis charts his childhood and the career path that saw him achieve overnight success after almost 25 years in show business."

Richard LittleJohn, Daily Mail

"Fun, flirty and affectionate. What a good read! Proud to hold the record as Boycie's steadiest date, I can't wait for the follow up."

Sue Holderness (Marlene)

"A must read for fans of Only Fools"

The Daily Mail

Wigmore Books

Wigmore Abbey

Wigmore Abbey

Wigmore Books is run from the historic Wigmore Abbey in Herefordshire and was set up in 2011 to publish books of general and local interest, fiction and non-fiction.

Our first book is the autobiography of John Challis. "Being Boycie" is an enjoyable journey through John's early life and career and takes the reader up to 1985 when 'Only Fools and Horses' was established as a TV comedy favourite and the character of Marlene was first introduced. Part 2 "Boycie and Beyond" will be published in 2012 and will continue the story up to the present day.

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The Ten Days of Christmas
by Rentaflop

In 1968 John Challis and Andrew Jack recorded this track as a 7" single. And now as a gift to you

"A real Granny frightener"
- Kenny Everett

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