Celebrating Caroline Aherne with David Scott - Waterstones Deansgate
Date & Time
📅 Mon, May 25, 2026
🕐 5:30 PM
Ends: Mon, May 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Location
📍 Waterstones
91 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BW, United Kingdom, Manchester, England, M3 2BW
🏙️ Manchester
About This Event
David Scott joins us for an evening celebrating the work of the late, great Caroline Aherne and to discuss his book about her career.
David Scott joins us for an evening celebrating the work of the late, great Caroline Aherne, sharing his discoveries from researching his new book: Rebel in Disguise.
Aherne’s work is celebrated for its sharp wit, warmth and ability to find comedy in adversity. Scott's thoughtful book offers an exploration and celebration of one of comedy’s most inventive minds, revealing how she reshaped the British comedy landscape.
David will be discussing this thoughtful exploration Caroline's career. Doors at 6pm.
About Caroline Aherne: Rebel in Disguise
Caroline Aherne was one of the most influential and beloved of British comedians. In this book David Scott explores Aherne’s comedic artistry and creative legacy, focusing on her iconic characters and ground-breaking TV shows.Scott dives into Aherne’s most beloved creations, from the sharp-tongued Mrs Merton to the quietly revolutionary The Royle Family. Drawing on the tales of collaborators and telling behind-the-scenes stories, he provides an intimate glimpse into the creative processes that brought these iconic works to life. At the same time, he examines the social and cultural influences that shaped Aherne’s work, from the rich traditions of Northern working-class humour to the experiences of Irish migrants.
About the author
DAVID SCOTT is a father, author, poet, musician and BBC presenter. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian and Politiken. He was born, raised and lives in Manchester.
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91 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BW, United Kingdom, Manchester, England, M3 2BW
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