Buy new:
-13% £17.50
FREE delivery Tuesday, 14 May
Dispatches from: Amazon
Sold by: DeSa Books
£17.50 with 13 percent savings
RRP: £20.00

The RRP is the suggested or recommended retail price of a product set by the manufacturer and provided by a manufacturer, supplier or seller.
Learn more
FREE Returns
FREE delivery Tuesday, 14 May. Details
Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, 11 May. Order within 7 hrs 36 mins. Details
Only 1 left in stock.
££17.50 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
££17.50
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Delivery cost, delivery date and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Dispatches from
Amazon
Dispatches from
Amazon
Sold by
DeSa Books
Sold by
DeSa Books
Returns
Returnable within 30 days of receipt
Returnable within 30 days of receipt
Item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund within 30 days of receipt
Read full Amazon return policy
Returns
Returnable within 30 days of receipt
Item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund within 30 days of receipt
Read full Amazon return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
£3.67
FREE Returns
Small damage on the cover. Small damage on pages. Small damage on the cover. Small damage on pages. See less
FREE delivery Monday, 13 May on your first order to UK or Ireland. Details
Or fastest delivery Sunday, 12 May. Order within 13 hrs 36 mins. Details
Only 1 left in stock.
££17.50 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
££17.50
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Delivery cost, delivery date and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer – no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Bob Mortimer
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

And Away... Hardcover – 16 Sept. 2021

by Bob Mortimer (Author)
Editors' pick Hand-selected reads
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"£17.50","priceAmount":17.50,"currencySymbol":"£","integerValue":"17","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"50","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"zS5JSDOxr9cXbaxMTMUUOFuiZLpjkLxXwcPDkim4rcAsc%2BcPvYCrEhuIa7Upz%2FLKUqFLxwnToYfSZHtT7w01jkLgdUSGtIU2SFz3eaNYgydYZOSh4AeX81PFv3Koe1VQ8PBGyvJRBaBe19Nogt2AcwF60%2FO1FMpzg2%2Fm9vn%2BF73vvnnmwMyYuLBxTLPJ9FP1","locale":"en-GB","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"£3.67","priceAmount":3.67,"currencySymbol":"£","integerValue":"3","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"67","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"zS5JSDOxr9cXbaxMTMUUOFuiZLpjkLxXFQmr8NtugIYaVodK%2F5twvIS8coO1tQhfhi5V3z2JPizq%2FgoaeA3mA%2Bom3BOtTipaM%2BlaUyDhrfvkt6jvimDLKqpf4uuMCCa%2FrQVehZ8iA0zIlp6YvWTWVYNZUb3rlsHTbcYrT7budsqjgnvkTyVMmA%3D%3D","locale":"en-GB","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

The number one bestseller and Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year by national treasure Bob Mortimer.

‘The most life-affirming, joyful read of the year’ - Sunday Times

‘Winningly heartfelt’ – The Guardian

‘A triumph’ – Daily Mail

Bob Mortimer’s life was trundling along happily until suddenly in 2015 he was diagnosed with a heart condition that required immediate surgery and forced him to cancel an upcoming tour. The episode unnerved him, but forced him to reflect on his life so far. This is the framework for his hilarious and moving memoir, And Away…

Although his childhood in Middlesbrough was normal on the surface, it was tinged by the loss of his dad, and his own various misadventures (now infamous from his appearances on Would I Lie to You?), from burning down the family home to starting a short-lived punk band called Dog Dirt. As an adult, he trained as a solicitor and moved to London. Though he was doing pretty well (the South London Press once crowned him ‘The Cockroach King’ after a successful verdict), a chance encounter in a pub in the 1980s with a young comedian going by the name Vic Reeves set his life on a different track. And now, six years on, the heart condition that once threatened his career has instead led to new success on BBC2’s Gone Fishing.

Warm, profound, and irrepressibly funny, And Away… is Bob’s full life story (with a few lies thrown in for good measure.)
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Gallery UK
  4. Publication date
    16 Sept. 2021
  5. Dimensions
    15.3 x 2.9 x 23.4 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1398505293
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1398505292
  8. See all details
Next page

Frequently bought together

And Away...
£15.17
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14
In stock
Sent from and sold by Amazon.
+
The Satsuma Complex
£9.99
In stock
Sent from and sold by Amazon.
+
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing: The Comedy Classic
£5.00
In stock
Sent from and sold by Amazon.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your basket.
Details
Added to Basket
Choose items to buy together.
Popular highlights in this book
What are Popular highlights?
Previous page
  1. I’ve always thought that the two most unselfish things you can do in life are to turn up on time and to be quiet around a house when someone else is sleeping. They are not things you will ever be thanked for and that makes them all the more satisfying.
    Highlighted by 91 Kindle readers
  2. ‘There she blows,’ stated Dr Longbottom. ‘Better an empty house than an unruly tenant.’
    Highlighted by 80 Kindle readers
  3. All I can say in this respect is that if you know a ‘quiet one’ at work, at home or wherever, try to make an effort to bring them in on things; try to give them a chance to flourish. They might just surprise you and end up enhancing your life. Believe me, it’s next to impossible for them to do it on their own.
    Highlighted by 53 Kindle readers
Next page

From the Publisher

bob mortimer
bob mortimer
bob mortimer

Product description

Review

‘a triumph… And Away is as good a celebrity autobiography as you could hope to read, and enthusiastically recommend.’ ― Daily Mail

‘…(a) fascinating and often poignant memoir.’ ― Daily Express & Daily Mirror

‘It’s the honesty and openness that he allows in Gone Fishing that make And Away…, by the end, an unexpectedly moving read’ ― The Observer

‘A glorious collection of stories from an extraordinary life. Once you put it down, you may get the immediate urge to pick it up again. Yes, you couldn’t let it lie.’ ― Yorkshire Magazine

‘Bob Mortimer is pretty much established as a national treasure…So it's great to hear his story of how he got there first-hand…In the end he has become loved for being himself. And maybe that's the best type of success of all.’ ― Beyond the Joke

‘Bob’s recent reinvention via the …Gone Fishing series means a whole new audience might indeed be surprised at how many different things he’s done and will particularly admire the non-showbiz route to stardom.’ ― Yorkshire Bylines

‘It’s a precarious world, but And Away... is a heartfelt testament to the magic of finding your happy place within it.’ ― The Sunday Times

‘(a) touching, funny autobiography.' ― Observer

‘(a) comic masterpiece of a memoir: melancholically amusing, warm and witty’ ― Strong Words

‘Filled with anecdotes from Mortimer’s life, And Away… contrasts humour with a deeper contemplation of life following his open-heart surgery’ ― Radio Times

‘…deftly combines all the varied aspects of Mortimer’s eventful, fascinating life and paints a fully three-dimensional picture of this much-loved figure’ ― Chortle

‘…it’s everything you would want from the man who is the highlight of every show you see him on’ ― The Independent

About the Author

Bob Mortimer was born in Middlesbrough in 1959, the youngest of four sons. He trained as a solicitor before a chance encounter with Vic Reeves in the 1980s led to a successful career in comedy as half of duo Reeves and Mortimer. His screen credits include Shooting Stars, Big Night Out, Catterick and most recently BBC2's Gone Fishing. His memoir, And Away…, published in 2021. It became the bestselling memoir of the year, was named Times and Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year, and was shortlisted for Non-fiction Book of the Year at the National Book Awards. The Satsuma Complex is his first novel. He's on Twitter and Instagram as @RealBobMortimer.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery UK (16 Sept. 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1398505293
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1398505292
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.3 x 2.9 x 23.4 cm
  • Customer reviews:

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Bob Mortimer

Bob Mortimer

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
14,455 global ratings
Enjoyed reading up til a point, page 133
5 Stars
Enjoyed reading up til a point, page 133
Bought for a holiday read.... Large chunk of pages missing ..
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry, we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from United Kingdom

MissyB726
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 February 2024
Verified Purchase
And Away... is an enchanting escape into the world of imagination. This whimsical journey, penned by Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, is a delightful blend of laughter, introspection, and camaraderie. The duo's chemistry is palpable, making each page a joy to read. The stories, ranging from childhood escapades to wild travel adventures, showcase the authors' unique perspectives and genuine friendship. With humor that tugs at the heartstrings and moments of sheer hilarity, "And Away..." is a literary gem that transcends the ordinary. It's a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic found in the unlikeliest of places.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 March 2024
Verified Purchase
I enjoyed this book. Well written and open account of a life well lived with honesty and humour. He writes as he speaks. Off the cuff and interesting. Bob has the gift of words and as you read the book you can appreciate that his life has not always been sunshine and roses but by hardwork and endeavour he has achieved more than he ever dreamed he could. Highly recomened.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
W A
4.0 out of 5 stars A great autobiography
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2023
Verified Purchase
And Away... by Bob Mortimer
A Review of “And Away” by Bob Mortimer
I watched. Bob Mortimer on “Would I Lie to You” and found him highly amusing. For instance, he described how did his own dentistry and how he set his parent's house on fire. The opposing team accused him of lying but it was all true. So when my book club put “And Away”, Bob Mortimer’s autobiography on the list, I had to read it.
I started on the paperback version but something was missing. I had a “free” Audible pass so I called it up. Hearing Bob speaking changed a two-star to a four-star experience. In Audible, Bob came to life.
The first half of the book describes the life of young Bob Mortimer growing up in Middlesbrough before he became famous and his love of football. The second half is mainly about the celebrity Bob after he ran into Vic Reeves who of course eventually became his longstanding comedy partner.
“And Away” is a serious book but it also managed to be warm and cuddly. The autobiography reveals Bob’s journey through life, his extreme shyness when he was young and how he found it difficult to make friends, his friendships (when he succeeded in making them).
Bob also tells us about his professional life before he met Vic Reeves. Bob’s bio reveals that he was a solicitor with a heart. (A heart that needed bypass surgery at one stage.) This part tells you more about Bob Mortimer as a person; no ambulance chaser here. It is an honest and informative book and Bob comes across as very smart, very likeable and a kind person. But we all knew that already.
The book also describes how he met Vic Reeves (real name Jim Moir) and how they started to work together. It also explains his friendship with Paul Whitehouse and their fishing adventures.
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Dean Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny but poignant book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2024
Verified Purchase
bought for the missus who really enjoyed the read. I'm a quarter way through and think it's great. Good insight into Bob's life
Helpful
 Report
Tulip mania
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent autobiography
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2023
Verified Purchase
Bought this on Kindle for a short holiday. I very much enjoyed reading Bob Mortimer’s autobiography. I have been aware of his and Vic Reeves work over the years but was never obsessed by it but if I saw their programs were on, I watched. Bob M is incredibly entertaining on “Would I Lie to You”.

This is quite a serious book and is revealing about a young man’s journey growing up. I enjoyed reading about his friendships and how he met Vic Reeves (real name Jim Moir) and how they started to work together. He talks about his extreme shyness when he was young and how he found it difficult to make friends.

Also his work as a solicitor tells you more about Bob Mortimer as a person. It is an honest and informative book about human nature. He comes across as very smart, very likeable and a kind person. But we all knew that already.
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Lottie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 February 2024
Verified Purchase
In this book Bob Mortimer describes the 'Would I lie to you' show as an "unexpected success for me, especially as it is watched by an audience that, largely speaking, wouldn't touch me with a long, bent, infected stick"

Reading those words I couldn't help but laugh at how directly that spoke to me - because I am one of those people.

I love WILTY but, as I have never understood the Vic and Bob humour, I expected to be completely bored by Bob when he was on the show. However my view changed completely as his story had me actually crying with laughter.

Having been entertained by all his wonderful stories, I wanted to read this biography and it was amazing. I could not put this book down. It was a very funny and surprisingly emotional read and it was lovely to know more about a man who I now consider to be very very funny.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Mrs. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bob, Mortimer.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2024
Verified Purchase
Any true fan would love this book as much as you cannot help loving Bob Mortimer. Could not put it down and it was very amusing and interesting read, indeed. Recommend. A (🌟🌟🌟). Although this was only returned due to the person already having a copy.
Helpful
 Report
William J Boyd
4.0 out of 5 stars A magical Journey
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2024
Verified Purchase
From a shy, unconfident child with no friends and a miserable childhood, through a traumatic medical crisis to a national treasure whom all men would want as a pal and all women would want to cuddle. This is an autobiography with surprises on every page told with wit, modesty and charm.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

S A BELL
5.0 out of 5 stars Bob…a brilliant character
Reviewed in Canada on 25 January 2024
Verified Purchase
So wonderful to read about Bob, in Bob’s own words. I loved it. It made me laugh in many places.
Report
Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars My husband loved it.
Reviewed in the United States on 8 January 2024
Verified Purchase
My husband and I are big fans of Bob Mortimer. I bought the book for my husband; he read it in one sitting and loved it.
Report
mavis dittner
4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Mortimer
Reviewed in Germany on 27 February 2024
Verified Purchase
A biography of a humourous kind.
Report
Philip Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars And Away by Bob Mortimer
Reviewed in Spain on 17 February 2024
Verified Purchase
Bob Mortimer is a British national treasure who has always thought out of the box. His autobiography is excellent fun to read! Thanks, Bob!
Report
Gaga
5.0 out of 5 stars Bob is a wonderful comedian
Reviewed in Australia on 7 December 2022
Verified Purchase
I purchased this as a gift for a Bob Mortimer fan
Report