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I’m Free! The Life and Times of John Inman

By David Clayton

 HARDBACK book. 224 pages. Dimensions: 138mm W x 240mm H x 25mm D.  16 pages of black and white photos.

Legendary British comic actor John Inman broke down many boundaries by playing the camp Mr Humphries in the long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?. The show ran for thirteen years, had a spin-off movie and attracted millions of viewers in the UK. Inman’s character, whose innuendos were adored by viewers, invariably got the biggest laughs – and this at a time when being gay was largely frowned upon. Away from television, he was one of the most in-demand pantomime actors, making a small fortune over several decades. Yet it was as Mr Humphries that he was best loved and the reason he was regarded as a national treasure. Inman married his long-term partner Ron Lynch in a civil ceremony in London in 2005. He died two years later following a battle with hepatitis. Featuring revealing interviews with many of Inman’s cast mates and colleagues, I’m Free! uncovers the full story of a man who broke down barriers by simply being himself.

“David Clayton’s books are as revealing as they are entertaining and he really brings his characters to life.” Dame Jilly Cooper