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NEWS
- Call the Midwife to start on BBC1 on 15 January! (10 Jan 2012)
- Congratulations to our Galaxy National Book Award shortlisted authors (28 Oct 2011)
- AP McCoy's autobiography shortlisted for an Irish Book Award (21 Oct 2011)
- Algie returns to delight Pink Floyd fans! (23 Sep 2011)
- Record-breaking win for William Fox-Pitt at Burghley (5 Sep 2011)
Biographies and Autobiographies
WHAT'S HOT
Joanna Lumley returns to our screens in anniversary special of Absolutely Fabulous!
The BBC have announced three TV specials of Absolutely Fabulous, starring Joanna Lumley as Patsy Stone, to celebrate the show’s 20th Anniversary.
Wallis Simpson's secret letters reveals in Channel 4 documentary featuring Anne Sebba
In Secret Letters, biographer Anne Sebba explores the contents of a hidden cache of letters and diaries, which will change our view of the romance between Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII forever.
Find out about the man behind the internationally bestselling Millennium series
The anticipated US remake of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is due for release this year, but for an insight into the author’s life, Stieg’s long-term partner’s memoirs: Stieg and Me, is a must-read.
BFI tribute to Dirk Bogarde
Celebrating what would have been the actor's 90th birthday, BFI Southbank presents a season of films from the latter part of his career. Visit http://www.bfi.org.uk/ for more information.
Judi Dench wins Japanese Praemium Imperiale Arts Award
The award was presented by Prince Hitachi in a ceremony in Tokyo on October 19. Discover more about Judi's amazing life and career in And Furthermore, available now in paperback!

