{"product_id":"shark-infested-waters-paperback-3","title":"Shark-Infested Waters - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Whitehall\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheatrical agent, Michael Whitehall, has been involved with the careers of many eminent actors from Kenneth More, Tom Courtenay, Colin Firth, Dorothy Tutin, Edward Fox, Jack Davenport, Judi Dench, Ian Charleson, Peter Bowles, Elaine Stritch, Richard E Grant, Danie Day-Lewis, David Hemmings and Richard Griffiths amongst others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eShark-Infested Waters\u003c\/i\u003e, Michael Whitehall contrasts the glamorous image of theatrical life with the mundane realities of the business, while passing on some startling trade secrets along the way. A laconic raconteur of refreshingly un-starstruck theatrical anecdotes, Whitehall deftly sketches the social comedy of his eccentric background: growing up in suburban London in the 1950s, his schooldays at Ampleforth and his subsequent adventures as a prep schoolmaster - worthy of Evelyn Waugh himself - before becoming an actors' agent. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe result is a charming, funny and piquant view of a world that continues to fascinate.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Whitehall\u003c\/b\u003e was a leading theatrical agent and producer, whose clients included Nigel Havers, Edward Fox, Judi Dench and Colin Firth. He produced \u003ci\u003eThe Good Guys, Noah's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eArk\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eElement of Doubt\u003c\/i\u003e for ITV, as well as numerous theatrical productions around the UK and in the West End. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe appeared with Jack on their show \u003ci\u003eBackchat \u003c\/i\u003efor the BBC and subsequently 5 series of \u003ci\u003eTravels With My Father\u003c\/i\u003e for Netflix. A regular guest in Dictionary Corner on Channel 4's \u003ci\u003eCountdown\u003c\/i\u003e, he also co hosted \u003ci\u003eHard To Please OAP's \u003c\/i\u003efor ITV as well as appearing on \u003ci\u003eCelebrity Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer\u003c\/i\u003e with Jack and Hilary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHis books include \u003ci\u003eShark Infested Waters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBacking Into The Spotlight\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHim and Me\u003c\/i\u003e co-authored with Jack.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.73 x 4.97 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48707245670649,"sku":"9781408722909","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/rdDnUmuv39781408722909_72e7965c-495c-448f-bf90-d3a9926eab60.webp?v=1784891587","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/shark-infested-waters-paperback-3","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}