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Biographies and Memoirs. Richard Hammond photo Brian Aris

This month we have selected a veritable treasure trove of starry delights from Orion’s very own star-studded list, including the fabulous Charlotte Church and glamorous Helen Mirren. Plus, there’s also something for the boys, with Britain’s favourite speed junkie, Richard Hammond, and intrepid explorer, Michael Palin.

In the Frame
My Life in Words and Pictures
Helen Mirren
£20.00 HB

Dame Helen Mirren is one of the most admired actors of our times. This stunning pictorial autobiography contains many of Helen’s private photographs – published here for the first time. A ‘must’ for all fans.

On the Edge
My Story
Richard Hammond
£18.99 HB

On 20 September, 2006, Richard Hammond became a household name when he suffered a serious brain injury following a high-speed car crash. This is the compelling account of life before and after the accident.

Keep Smiling
Charlotte Church
£18.99 HB

Britain’s favourite down-to-earth diva will win you over with her winning mix of humour and intimacy as she talks of her life, career, family, and love.

The Autobiography
Marie Helvin
£20.00 HB

One of the original supermodels and international fashion icons of our time, Marie Helvin has been an iconic image in every decade since the 1970s. Marie’s autobiography candidly tells the story of friendships with, amongst many others, Jerry Hall, Mick Jagger and Andy Warhol.

Decca
The Letters of Jessica Mitford
Peter Y. Sussman
£12.99 PB

Over her 78 years, Decca’s letters are the most tangible tracks left of a remarkable life. This is a fascinating collection that reveals to us intimately the most ebullient Mitford of them all.

Anyone Can Do It
Duncan Bannatyne
£7.99 PB

Do you want to get rich quick? But are you waiting for that one brilliant idea? Then enter the den of the fieriest dragon, Duncan Bannatyne, as he reveals what it takes to get to the top.

Listen to an audio extract

The Devil in the Kitchen
The Autobiography
Marco Pierre White
£8.99 PB

Enter the world of the godfather of modern cooking, Marco Pierre White, in his sizzling autobiography. Without him, Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal would be nothing.

Hello
Leslie Phillips
£6.99 PB

The quintessential English gentleman Leslie Phillips reveals his life story. From his rise to fame to behind-the-scenes gossip from the Carry On films, this revealing, honest and laugh-out-loud funny book will have you reaching for the Kleenex through tears of laughter.

Listen to an audio extract read by Leslie Phillips

My Life Behaving Badly
The Autobiography
Leslie Ash
£18.99 HB

Leslie Ash has always lived her life in the public eye. Now, for the first time ever, she sets the record straight. In a shockingly honest autobiography, she reveals all about her career, her turbulent marriage, and her battle to survive the hospital superbug, MRSA.

New Europe
Michael Palin
£20.00 HB

Everyone loves our intrepid explorer Michael Palin and it seems that the people of Eastern Europe are no more immune to his charm. Michael sets out to explore the 21 countries that were once part of the Soviet bloc in a must-have book to show people how to get the best out of travel.

Interview: Michael Palin talks about why he loves travel and has no plans to stop