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James Acaster's Classic Scrapes

By: James Acaster
Narrated by: James Acaster
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About this listen

The Sunday Times Best Seller

James Acaster has been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award five times and has appeared on prime-time TV shows like Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Russell Howard's Stand Up Central.

But behind the fame and critical acclaim is a man perpetually getting into trouble. Whether it's disappointing a skydiving instructor mid-flight, hiding from thugs in a bush wearing a bright red dress, or annoying the Kettering Board Games club, a didgeridoo-playing conspiracy theorist and some bemused Christians, James is always finding new ways to embarrass himself.

Appearing on Josh Widdicombe's radio show to recount these stories, the feature was christened 'James Acaster's classic scrapes'. Here, in his first book, James recounts these tales (including never-before-heard stories) in all their glorious stupidity.

©2017 James Acaster (P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Ltd Performing Arts Comedy Funny Witty Feel-Good Thought-Provoking Stand-Up

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Critic reviews

"James Acaster has a brilliant comic mind, crackling with energy every bit as much as his corduroy slacks." (Milton Jones)
"I don't think I've ever read a book that has made me cry with laughter as much as this one. It was very difficult reading it in public as I looked like a madman." (Richard Herring)
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Classic scrapes, Brilliant simply brilliant. I have to write fifteen more words, so here they are, oh and cabbage. Brilliant

Classic Scrapes

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I listen to audiobooks on my commute to and from work. This book made me dribble on myself and snort laughing on the bus every morning. The stories are even funnier because James Acaster himself narrates them

10/10

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Great listen and what some might say sound life advice. Fits of laughter all the way through. Only disappointed is I want more scrapes. I think James should search out new scrapes like trying to do something different each day to get into a scrape it wouldn't be that difficult given his track record.

Cabedged, cabadged, cabbage

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I couldn't stop listening, this is a very funny book ☺ look forward to the next one

Brilliant

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it's a great book! funny and interesting, makes you laugh out load and a book you are keen to carry on with

a really good giggle!

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James is a rather unlikely hero, who eloquently reminds us all what can happen when you say yes to life - the good and the bad results being hilarious, endearing and sometimes shocking. I fell in love with James just a little after listening to this book! He's a super star.

Binge listened in just 3 days, couldn't get enough

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I loved it! Feels like a chat with a good friend. I can't wait for him to release a new book

I could listen to James all day long

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James doesn't fit the mould - self deprecating, strangely uplifting and oh so funny.

Maybe don't listen on public transport.

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Probably the funniest thing I have ever experienced. Don’t listen in public. Or while driving.

Oh my Lord

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full of cabbage and scrapes. James has a wonderful way with words. captivating and laugh out loud moments.

Nice and tasty.

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