by TerryChristian (Author)
The Word - and Terry Christian in particular - tended to divide its audience. Its late-night mix of cutting-edge music and irreverent, what can best be described as 'student' humour won the hearts of millions while enraging an equal number, resulting in many calls to the Channel 4 Complaints line. There's no question though that the programme helped shape TV for years to follow. MY WORD is Terry Christian's take on life behind the scenes at Channel 4 in the nineties. He takes no prisoners in this hugely entertaining account of the journey from a working-class childhood in Manchester to the heart of London's television world. The picture that emerges is not of some leery Manc geezer chancing his arm on national television, but of a slightly leery Manc geezer who has a more sensitive side, is a grammar school boy, is a twice Sony-award winning radio presenter, who is soaked in music, and who has had to battle for all his working life against the prejudices of those who control broadcasting in the UK.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 376
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 02 Apr 2008
ISBN 10: 0752893238
ISBN 13: 9780752893235
Book Overview: The Word was a groundbreaking show on Channel 4 in the nineties. Terry Christian was its charismatic front man/main presenter. Musically cutting edge and controversially irreverent, The Word launched Terry Christian into the public eye. Christian, while fondly remembered for The Word, still regularly appears on television and radio and has guested on everything from Richard and Judy to Have I Got News For You. He also hosts the breakfast show on BBC Radio Manchester. As a DJ, Terry Christian has twice won the coveted the Sony Award.