possible libel suits. This problem is in a sense quadrupled for autobiographies - in all cases what is important, significant or interesting to an individual may not be the same for the average reader. Often the most sensational things about the famous or notorious will not be the very things that someone wants to delve into when writing a history of their life. OK Ned Sherrin is famous for several things and they are dealt with here - That WasThe Week That Was, Side By Side By Sondheim and Radio 4's Loose Ends. On the other hand there are several things that Ned obviously things are important, but clearly passed me by - several plays and films I really hadn't heard of, nor cared much about, and what a name dropper Mr Sherrin is - trouble is quite a few of the names must be well known to a remarkably small and select number of people. Did we really hear about the true Ned - probably not, this could more accurately termed 'reminiscences' rather than staring into the inner man. Very little of Ned's feelings or true personal life intrude - lovers, partners, emotions are generally overlooked. However, entertaining and engaging and worth a rating of 7/10.
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