Idle in Provence - Signed Copy

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Signed Hardback Pre-Order | Idle in Provence: A Brief History of Thyme by Eric Idle

Pre-order a signed hardback copy of Idle in Provence by Eric Idle, the much-loved comedian, writer, actor and member of Monty Python.

Published by Ebury Press, this 320-page hardback is a warm, witty and reflective memoir from one of Britain’s most iconic comic voices. Blending humour, personal stories and life in Provence, it is a brilliant choice for fans of Eric Idle, comedy memoirs, Monty Python and entertaining autobiographical writing.

Publication date: 10 September 2026. All signed hardback pre-orders will be dispatched as soon as stock arrives.

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'Enchanting and hilarious' Stephen Fry

In 1971, two years after the launch of Monty Python's Flying Circus made his comedy troupe global superstars - and made all their lives a little more complicated - Eric Idle decided to buy a ramshackle property in the south of France.

In search of a simpler, quieter life, what followed was a story akin to A Year in Provence, but with more disaster, more heartbreak, more laughs - and much more spam.

A tale spanning a fifty-year quest of home-building, friendship-making and bad-French-learning, Idle in Provence is a hilarious, tender and unforgettable memoir of Eric Idle's very own escape to the country.