Photo: Elizabeth Carling (Phoebe, series 4 onwards), Maurice Gran (co-creator/writer) and Emma Amos (Yvonne, series 4 onwards)

Book Launch:

Paul Burton's new book, Goodnight Sweetheart: A Guide to the Classic Sitcom, was launched in the Function Room of Nell of Old Drury (opposite the front entrance to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane) in Covent Garden, London, on Sunday 28th July 2024. 

The following cast and production team members from Goodnight Sweetheart attended the event, which was sold out. Many of the guests joined Paul in signing copies of his new book for fans of the series.

Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran (series creators and writers)

Gary Lawson and John Phelps (writers)

Paul Alexander (writer)

Main Cast: Elizabeth Carling (Phoebe, series 4 onwards), Emma Amos (Yvonne series 4 onwards), Christopher Ettridge (Reg)

Supporting Cast: David Benson (Noël Coward), Regina Freedman (Violet), Jason Hall (Holz), Gary Lammin (Fred), Bryan Lawrence (Tom), Gordon Winter (Jackie)

Trevor Brown (pianist, theme tune)

In addition, pianist and singer Kate Garner performed songs, including popular numbers from the Second World War, during the afternoon. Kate also accompanied David Benson, who sang London Pride.

For more information about the book, including how to purchase signed copies, please click here.