{"product_id":"9781803992853","title":"I'm Free! : The Life and Times of John Inman","description":"Author(s): Clayton, David, \u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 26\/09\/2024, \u003cbr\u003ePagination: 20 Illustrations, black and white, \u003cbr\u003eSeries: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: The History Press Ltd, \u003cbr\u003e Published By: The History Press Ltd, \u003cbr\u003eBook Classification: England\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 241 x 164 x 24mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 416g\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781803992853\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLegendary 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAway from television, he soon became 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his private life, Inman was secretive about his sexuality until he married his long-term partner Ron Lynch in a civil ceremony in London in 2005. He died two years later following a long battle with hepatitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing revealing interviews with many of Inman’s surviving cast mates and colleagues, I’m Free! uncovers the full story of a man who was adored by millions and who broke down barriers by simply being himself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51643135754618,"sku":"9781803992853","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/files\/9781803992853_a4cb9115-794a-4366-88dc-50ea08967f49.jpg?v=1739808410","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.pro\/products\/9781803992853","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}