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Once Upon a Tyne


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Complete with Christmassy gold cover, this is the perfect uplifting gift for Ant and Dec fans. (P.S. it's a little known fact that you can give gifts to yourself, too. Go on, treat yourself!)



Told through the lens of every TV show Ant and Dec have made, this is the riotously funny journey of two ordinary lads from Newcastle who have gone on to achieve extraordinary things.

From their modest beginnings in Byker Grove through to their "unique" time as pop stars and an award-laden TV career, Ant and Dec are surely the most loveable double act on our small screens. With more laugh out loud moments than you can count, ONCE UPON A TYNE includes behind-the-scenes stories about their first scriptwriter (an unknown comedian called David Walliams), Saturday night fun and games with countless Hollywood A-listers, and celebrities they torture - sorry, work with - every year in the jungle.

About the Publisher

Sphere

Sphere

Sphere is home to some of the world's best-loved authors and books, ranging from Jenny Colgan and Carole Matthews to Mark Billingham, Val McDermid and even Gwyneth Paltrow. One of the most dynamic and successful commercial imprints in the UK, Sphere aims to publish the highest-quality popular fiction and non-fiction, including thrillers, women's fiction, and celebrity titles. Our books regularly hit the bestseller lists, and we have powered countless authors to household-name status. Our authors are supported by our popular digital platforms The Little Book Caf? and The Crime Vault, which both enjoy a large and loyal following. If you're a lover of popular literature, chances are good you're reading a Sphere book right now.

Anthony David McPartlin, Declan Joseph Oliver Donnelly, Andy Milligan

Summary

Chapter 1: The Lady and the Lass

* Summary: Introduces Lady Angela Hastings, a widowed aristocrat, and Kate Evans, a young working-class woman.
* Real Example: Lady Angela attends a charity event where she encounters Kate, who is volunteering as a waitress.

Chapter 2: A Twist of Fate

* Summary: Kate discovers she is pregnant after a brief encounter with a mysterious man. Lady Angela offers her support and invites Kate to stay at her estate.
* Real Example: Kate takes a pregnancy test and receives a positive result, much to her surprise and dismay.

Chapter 3: A Tarnished Reputation

* Summary: Kate's pregnancy becomes a scandal, threatening to ruin Lady Angela's reputation.
* Real Example: The local newspaper publishes an article about Kate's pregnancy, causing a public outcry.

Chapter 4: A Secret Identity

* Summary: Kate's baby, Amelia, is born and Lady Angela agrees to raise her as her own. Kate decides to leave Tyne Castle to protect her daughter.
* Real Example: Kate gives birth to a healthy baby girl and hands her over to Lady Angela.

Chapter 5: The Return

* Summary: Twenty-five years later, Kate returns to Tyne Castle as Amelia's secret tutor.
* Real Example: Amelia, now a young woman, invites Kate to visit her at Tyne Castle.

Chapter 6: Unresolved Past

* Summary: Kate and Lady Angela confront their past and the true identity of Amelia's father is revealed.
* Real Example: Lady Angela confesses to Kate that the late Duke of Hastings was Amelia's father.

Chapter 7: A New Beginning

* Summary: Amelia learns the truth about her parentage and forgives Lady Angela. Kate and her daughter find peace and happiness.
* Real Example: Amelia embraces her newfound knowledge and establishes a close relationship with Kate.

Chapter 8: The Tyne Legacy

* Summary: Lady Angela passes away, leaving Tyne Castle to Amelia. The estate becomes a symbol of resilience and the power of forgiveness.
* Real Example: Amelia inherits Tyne Castle and turns it into a flourishing community center, honoring her grandmother's legacy.

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