Gotta Get Theroux This: My life and strange times in television

Gotta Get Theroux This: My life and strange times in television

Written by:
Louis Theroux
Narrated by:
Louis Theroux

Unabridged Audiobook

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Book
38
Narrator
14
Release Date
September 2019
Duration
13 hours 21 minutes
Summary
From much-loved documentary maker Louis Theroux comes a funny, heartfelt and entertaining account of his life and weird times in TV.

The audio edition is read by the author and contains an exclusive additional chapter.

The Sunday Times Bestseller.

'Honest and soul-searching' - Sunday Express

In 1994 fledgling journalist Louis Theroux was given a one-off gig on Michael Moore’s TV Nation, presenting a segment on apocalyptic religious sects. Gawky, socially awkward and totally unqualified, his first reaction to this exciting opportunity was panic. But he’d always been drawn to off-beat characters, so maybe his enthusiasm would carry the day. Or, you know, maybe it wouldn’t . . .

In Gotta Get Theroux This, Louis takes the reader on a joyous journey from his anxiety-prone childhood to his unexpectedly successful career. Nervously accepting the BBC’s offer of his own series, he went on to create an award-winning documentary style that has seen him immersed in the weird worlds of paranoid US militias and secretive pro-wrestlers, get under the skin of celebrities like Max Clifford and Chris Eubank and tackle gang culture in San Quentin prison, all the time wondering whether the same qualities that make him good at documentaries might also make him bad at life.

As Louis woos his beautiful wife Nancy and learns how to be a father, he also dares to take on the powerful Church of Scientology. Just as challenging is the revelation that one of his old subjects, Jimmy Savile, was a secret sexual predator, prompting him to question our understanding of how evil takes place. Filled with wry observation and self-deprecating humour, this is Louis at his most insightful and honest best.

'Funny, engaging' - Sunday Times

'Gripping' - Daily Mail

'Absorbing and surprisingly candid' - Telegraph Magazine
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Maurice S.

I decided to Download Audiobooks after months of dithering. I travel a lot with work and bit the bullet on a day that saw me driving over 1000km which is no mean feat considering Ireland is tiny. I purchased Got to get Theroux this as my first audio book, and finished it within 4 days, its over 15 hours long. I completely enjoyed this insight into the life of an intelligent introspective self reviewing legend. I can honestly say it was like having a friend in the car with me, just short of nudging me to keep me awake and remind me theres bad corners coming up this Audiobook is a must for any fan of Louis Therouxs work, and stands as a great companion piece to his filmed tv and film work. Yes as stated and even noted on in the audio book, it is very heavy on JS, taking up what felt like a third of the end of the book. Enjoyable and entertaining.

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Raeleene E.

Enjoyed his rawness and honestly but as he would admit himself maybe a bit too much on Jimmy Savell. Loved his way of story telling, the narration and his imitation of his character accents.

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Still L.

Nice and long. You've probably got to know and love Louis' style to trully enjoy this autobiography. Even better as he narrates it.

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Jane W.

really great read. fascinating insight into his relationship with Jimmy saville. also great to hear him talk about his many documentaries and the difficulty in accessing certain groups.

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Emma M.

Loved it! Listened and watched the docs on iPlayer for added insight. Louis really is one of the UK’s national treasures

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