Writers of Porridge, Likely Lads and Auf Wiedersehen Pet

Porridge and Likely Lads writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais are writing their memoirs.

More Than Likely will be published in hardback by Weidenfeld & Nicolson on September 19.

The pair have been wiring together for more than five decades, with their credits also including Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Lovejoy, The Commitments and Henry IX.

According to the blurb: ‘They have written comedy set in factories, prisons and building sites; dramas set in shabby London streets and the corridors of power; musicals about bands coming together and bands breaking apart. 

‘Along the way they have had some memorable encounters with Hollywood stars like Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Marlon Brando, Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Daniel Craig; not to mention poets, prima donnas, politicians and rock stars. This is their story.’

Publisher Alan Samoson told trade website The Bookseller: ‘Dick and Ian have long been recognised as pre-eminent writers for the screen, large and small

‘For the first time, they are stepping out in front of the camera to describe their creations with immense flair, wit and insight, and the truly famous people they have worked with. 

‘They are writers of genius, and it is an honour - and great fun - to be publishing this book on the Weidenfeld list.’

Click here to order the book in advance, priced £20.

Published: 28 May 2019