As Dara goes door-to-door in search of England in this part tour diary, part travelogue, the result is an affectionate, hilarious and often eye-opening journey through the Sceptred Isle. O Briains first book, 2009s Tickling the English, proved an instant hit.
Swapping anecdotes with h is audiences and spending time wandering in their hometowns, this nosy neig hbour holds England up to the light while exploring some of the attitudes h e brought over here with him too. One of Irelands funniest comedians, Dara O Briain will be touring New. Why do the English pretend to be unhappy all the time? Why can't they accept they rank about 5th, in everything? And what's with all the fudge? But this Irishman loves a challenge he's certainly got the gregarious pers onality and the sure-fire wit to bring down the barriers of that famous Eng lish reserve, and have a good old rummage inside. O Briain moved to England many years ago, but when he takes his show on tour around the country - from deserted seaside. these are just some of the themes that stand-up comedian Dara O Briain explores in Tickling the English. O Briain moved to England many years ago, but when he takes his show on tou r around the country - from deserted seaside towns and remote off-shore isl ands, to sprawling industrial cities and sleepy suburbs - it's clear to him that his adopted home is still a bit of an enigma. Nostalgia, identity, eccentricity, gin drinking and occasional violence. O Briain moved to England many years ago, but when he takes his show on. these are just some of the themes that stand-up comedian Dara O Briain expl ores in Tickling the English. themes that stand-up comedian Dara O Briain explores in Tickling the English. In a review of Tickling the English, Briain was described as Sir Terry Wogans heir. A crisp clean hardcover, no markings throughout, NOT an ex-lib: Nostalgia, identity, eccentricity, gin drinking and occasional violence. Dara Briain - oh BREE-n, Irish: da o bin.
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