On the first anniversary of his death

Some of Jeremy Hardy’s best writing is to be published in a new anthology.

Jeremy Hardy Speaks Volumes: Words, Wit, Wisdom, One-Liners And Rants will be released in February, a year after his death at the age of 57

It will contain material from his 35 years as  a stand-up, material from his Radio 4 comedy  shows and his journalism.

The collection has been curated by Hardy's widow, Katie Barlow, and his long-time Radio 4 producer, David Tyler.  

Publisher Two Roads say it ‘will bring together for the first time the very best from one of Britain’s most distinctive, best-known and much-loved voices in comedy… from political satire to the joyfully silly gems’.

It will also contain tributes from friends and family and an epilogue from Barlow.

Lisa Highton, from the imprint, said, ‘Jeremy Hardy delighted fans with his very brilliant wit. His voice – and his "singing" – was a regular feature of Radio 4 comedy for decades, and it will be sorely missed.

'Jeremy Hardy Speaks Volumes showcases what an incredible comedian Jeremy was, able to make us laugh on almost any topic – from socialism to selfies – and at Two Roads we are honoured to publish this book celebrating his comic genius.’

Click here to order the book.

Hardy's colleagues are also holding a benefit for him on March 25 at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, West London.

Published: 29 Nov 2019