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A darkly comic novel about the fall and rise of a TV presenter. Written by an insider, it's a page-turning account of life on the sofa and in front of the cameras.When Katie Fisher, morning TV presenter, returns from holiday it's to discover that she's literally yesterday's news. Publicly sacked from her job as anchor of Hello Britain! and replaced by a pert young thing, she does what any self-respecting thirty something would in these circumstances - she makes a dash for her parents and hits the bottle.But Katie, sooner or later, has to face the world, the photographers, and the backstage intrigue of morning television: the cut-throat, lecherous producers, the ambitious but vacant Keera, and Mike, her co-host, a trustworthy friend or just another one of the many back-stabbers? Humour is Katie's only weapon and, as things hit rock-bottom, it could provide a perfect solution to life after the sofa.Knowing, insightful and darkly comic, Penny Smith's novel is the insider's view of TV.
After being abruptly fired from her high-profile morning television anchor position, Katie Fisher must navigate the wreckage of her career and personal life while confronting the cut-throat nature of the media industry. Katie finds herself replaced by a younger presenter, forcing her to retreat to her parents' home before eventually returning to face the scrutiny of the press and the duplicitous colleagues she left behind. The narrative follows her attempt to regain her footing, utilizing her sharp wit as a defense mechanism against the manipulative producers and fickle co-hosts who define her professional environment. Written with an insider's perspective, the story explores the volatile intersection of public image and private reality within the television landscape.
This novel is characterized by its cynical, knowing tone that reflects the author's own background in the broadcasting industry. The narrative relies on sharp, observational humor to dismantle the artifice of morning television, positioning the protagonist as a relatable figure caught in a ruthless corporate machine. Readers likely appreciate the behind-the-scenes details that lend the story a sense of authenticity regarding the pressures of live media. The pacing suggests a brisk, entertaining read that balances the protagonist's professional downfall with her eventual search for a new identity beyond the camera lens.
Page Count:
327
Publication Date:
2008-07-01
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
ISBN-10:
0007268890
ISBN-13:
9780007268894
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