Good Moaning France! : Officer Crabtree's Fronch Phrose Berk

A favourite character from BBC TV sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, undercover British agent and head of Nouvion Police, Officer Crabtree, has usually sought to remain undercover if not exactly invisible--which befits his secret agent roots masquerading as a gendarme. In this delightful book, his self-taught yet masterly grasp of French speaks for itself as it falls under the spotlight as never before. From 'Ploose may I hov a kippy of the dooly nosepooper?' to 'frigs logs', 'scrimbled oggs' and 'fosh and chops' the book is a tribute to mangled words, thoughts and phrases. Arthur Bostrom, who created Crabtree on stage and screen, mixes vowels and mispronunciation as he strives to educate those less well-versed in the French longwodge. Illustrated by John Cooper and ideal for travellers and aficionados alike, Good Moaning France! is a wake-up call for anyone conceited enough to think they are competent in French (or English or any other language for that matter). Replete with essential word lists, idiosyncratic translations, misplaced intent and warnings to be careful with some words, the book also contains: examples from Crabtree's poloce newtberks, a most unhelpful index, doubtful advice on further reading, whilst filling some gaps in Crabtree's life that may have kept viewers awake over the years. With a Foreword by music legend Rick Wakeman and permission of the estates of 'Allo 'Allo! screenwriters David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd this is the perfect book for anyone crossing or travelling beneath the Channel to France. Now you can ' spook Fronch ' like the policeman in 'Allo 'Allo! Based on a favourite character from the BBC TV sitcom. In this delightful book, Officer Crabtree's masterly grasp of Fronch falls under the spotlight as never before. From 'Ploose may I hov a kippy of the dooly nosepooper? ' to 'frigs logs' , 'scrimbled oggs' and 'fosh and chops' the book is a tribute to mangled words and phrases. Arthur Bostrom, who played Officer Crabtree on stage and screen, mixes vowels and pronunciation trying to educate those less gifted in the French longwodge . Criss chunnel fairy. Which bonk do you bonk with? Would you lick a drunk? Illustrated by John Cooper and ideal for travellers and fans of 'Allo 'Allo! alike, Good Moaning France! is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they are competent in French (or English or any other language). Readers' questions are answered in Ask Crabtree , there are examples from Crabtree's poloce newtberks and a most unhelpful Undex . In a Foreword music legend Rick Wakeman recalls how he fell off his chair laughing on seeing the character created by screenwriters David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd at the start of the second series (the book is published by permission). Based on a favourite character from BBC TV sitcom `Allo `Allo! In this delightful book, Officer Crabtree's masterly grasp of Fronch falls under the spotlight as never before. Features one of TV's enduring comic characters. By the actor who played the role of Crabtree. Entirely new and original material