Product Description

He is one of the best known faces in television comedy, yet the long-suffering vicar of Walmington-On-Sea is in real life a Christian of deep conviction. Perfectly cast as the eccentric vicar, constantly tetchy at the invasion of his church hall by Captain Mainwaring and the elderly platoon, he appeared in "Dad's Army" throughout its nine-year run and also in many other television and stage dramas. Still in constant demand for public appearances, Frank takes an affectionate view behind the scenes of the series and the world of show business and reveals his personal journey through faith.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #188150 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

About the Author
Frank Williams lives in London and attends All Saints Margaret Street. Chris Gidney, the ghost writer, is the author of numerous bestselling Christian biographies including those of Harry Seacombe, Wendy Craig, and Bryan Mosley. He is founder of Christians in Entertainment and lives in Croydon.

Customer Reviews

An intelligent, funny, and extremely fascinating book.
I recently bought this book from Amazon, and was amazed by it's excellence. It was so interesting that I really couldn't put it down. If you enjoy Dad's Army and like showbusiness, I know you love this book. However, this book is more than that, it is a poignant story of growing up, discovering yourself, and more importantly it's written intelligently and with gentle humour. Well done!
By Meryl Heasman (Catflap Music).

Frankly Excellent
"Dad's Army" fans will need no prompting to buy this utterly delightful book. In the unlikely circumstance that non-fans exist, Frank Williams' autobiography is a richly enjoyable account of growing up in pre-war suburbia, and of a profound commitment to the theatre and his faith.

Unlike so many theatrical biographies, one actually feels one meets the man - self-aware, enthusiastic and astute, with a core of deep seriousness and humour. Williams' writes of religion without preaching and of the stage without pretension, telling of his colleagues and friends with affection, insight and kindly wit. Yet there are also moments of startling poignancy, all the more moving for being plainly stated without any attempt at affectation. This is a thoughtful, funny, honest and illuminating book that makes you think and smile - often at once.