Tripping Over is a true story of life in post war England in the 1950s and 1960s. It tells the story of John, who grows up in the shadow of his dad, a returned war hero. John senses he is different but not in a good way and knows he has big shoes to fill. He is not coping well. Beleaguered and confused, poor judgement and clumsiness dog his every move. When his parents visit the annual Earl's Court Motor Show to buy a new car but return with a boat instead – turmoil follows. Later he is...
John tells the bittersweet true story about his family's involvement in the Harewood Hotel, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent in England during the 1960's, interspersed with self-deprecating reminisces.<br /> <br />Best described as a true life Fawlty Towers – but without Basil.<br /> <br />When John is assigned to the kitchens will he be able to cook any better than his dysfunctional family? He's in good company with chefs who can't cook and waiters who...
John tells the true story about his dad, Bill's involvement in the Second World War. Bill grows up in the slums of Notting Hill, London and leaves school at fourteen. Despite his insecurities, while still in his late teens, he becomes a pilot of Lancaster bombers. He wants to belong to the 'establishment' but rebels against the powers-that-be when he realises they think he is expendable. Loss of life and planes is horrendous and to Bill's mind largely unnecessary. His...
Sue and Roger attempt to resolve family conflicts and improve their living standards by migrating with their two small children from England to the warmer Great Southern Land to become 'fair dinkum Aussies'.<br /> <br />Set from the 1970s, buckle up for a bittersweet roller-coast ride as they encounter the British Australia House, a homicidal charter flight to Australia, an immigration hostel, and befriend true blue Aussies who are suspicious of 'ten pound poms'...
Kolm parimat sõpra – Seth, Karu ja Angelo – on väga löödud, kui neid ei valita uue kooli jalgpallimeeskonda. Õli valab tulle see, et teised poisid ja treener nimetavad neid ebaõnnestumise pärast üleolevalt friikideks. Kas poisid loobuvad tõepoolest oma unistusest või leiavad siiski võimaluse treenerile ja narrijatele vastupidist tõestada? Sünnib jalgpallivõistkond FC Friigid, mille mängijad kannavad seda nime uhkusega. Haarav ja lõbus jalgpallilugu räägib sõprusest, meeskonnavaimust ja lastest,...
