{"product_id":"good-moaning-france-officer-crabtrees-fronch-phrose-berk-9781909976597","title":"Good Moaning France: Officer Crabtree's Fronch Phrose Berk","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow you can '\u003cem\u003espook \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFronch\u003c\/em\u003e' like the policeman in \u003cem\u003e'Allo 'Allo \u003c\/em\u003e Based on a favourite character from the BBC TV sitcom. In this delightful book, Officer Crabtree's masterly grasp of \u003cem\u003eFronch\u003c\/em\u003e falls under the spotlight as never before. From \u003cem\u003e'Ploose may I hov a kippy of the dooly nosepooper?\u003c\/em\u003e' to \u003cem\u003e'frigs logs'\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e'scrimbled oggs'\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e'fosh and chops'\u003c\/em\u003e the book is a tribute to mangled words and phrases. Arthur Bostrom, who played Officer Crabtree on stage and screen, mixes vowels and pronunciation trying to educate those less gifted in the French \u003cem\u003elongwodge\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCriss chunnel fairy. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhich bonk do you bonk with?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWould you lick a drunk?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by John Cooper and ideal for travellers and fans of \u003cem\u003e'Allo 'Allo \u003c\/em\u003e alike, \u003cem\u003eGood Moaning France \u003c\/em\u003e is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they are competent in French (or English or any other language). Readers' questions are answered in \u003cem\u003eAsk Crabtree\u003c\/em\u003e, there are examples from Crabtree's \u003cem\u003epoloce newtberks\u003c\/em\u003e and a most unhelpful \u003cem\u003eUndex\u003c\/em\u003e. In a \u003cem\u003eForeword\u003c\/em\u003e music legend \u003cstrong\u003eRick Wakeman\u003c\/strong\u003e recalls how he fell off his chair laughing on seeing the character created by screenwriters David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd at the start of the second series (the book is published by permission).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWakeman, Rick:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Music legend Rick Wakeman is an English keyboard player, songwriter, presenter and author best known for his many albums released since the 1970s and as a member of the rock band Yes\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooper, John:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - John Cooper is an illustrator and stand-up comedian based in Manchester. Creating the original comic caricatures of officer Crabtree with Arthur Bostrom adds to his already diverse artwork portfolio which includes TV adverts, music festivals and comic books. You can view his work at johncooper.org.uk\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBostrom, Arthur:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Arthur Bostrom appeared as Officer Crabtree in eight series of 'Allo 'Allo! (which is still repeated in the UK and sold to 80 countries worldwide) and also in the stage version. Born in Rugby, he graduated from the University of Durham. As an actor he has appeared in many theatrical, TV and radio productions. He is also a voice-over artist, trained life coach and member of the Royal Geographical Society.","brand":"Waterside Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50445481836818,"sku":"9781909976597","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d17e4e1f-ef02-4d11-9398-ba73c3b41f74.jpg?v=1729702378","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/good-moaning-france-officer-crabtrees-fronch-phrose-berk-9781909976597","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}