'Witty and affectionate' biography out this autumn

Barry Cryer’s son has written a biography of his much-loved father.

Publishers Bloomsbury say that Bob Cryer is ‘doing what Barry’s humility did not allow: revealing the story of the man behind the jokes’.

The book will be titled Same Time Tomorrow? – the phrase Barry often used to sign off conversations – and is set to be published in October.

In their latest catalogue of upcoming releases, Bloomsbury say the book is  ‘not just a wonderfully witty and affectionate biography of a father by a son, but a heartwarming insight into a vanishing era of comedy’.

They add that the book is ‘laced with candour, warmth and filled with [Barry’s] trademark humour’ and serves as ‘an ode to both Barry’s incredible life and to the lessons he so generously imparted on the art of comedy’.

‘Bob shares a range of exclusive material – including family photos, oral recordings, interviews with friends and colleagues (among them Sandi Toksvig, Rob Brydon and Judi Dench) – as well as Bob’s own personal reflections on living and working with a comedy icon.’

Bob is an actor who has appeared in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks and helped compile his father’s 2010 book of anecdotes, Butterfly Brain. Shortly after, they created the book series Mrs Hudson’s Diaries and Mrs Hudson’s Radio Show followed for Radio 4 in 2018. 

Their joint podcast, Now Where Were We?, launched just before Barry’s death in January last year. 

The book – whose publication was first spotted by the British Comedy Guide – will be priced £20, and can be preordered below,

Published: 7 Jun 2023