Arthur Lowe -
A Life that led to Mainwaring
by Graham Lord

Published in Great Britain by Orion Books, September, 2002.

ISBN: 075284184X

£16.99 (Hardback)

Although Arthur Lowe died in 1982, but his hold on the public's imagination and affection is as strong as ever.

Lowe became an actor when he was a sergeant fighting in the North African desert during WW2 after helping one of his officers build a theatre in Alexandria - the officer in question is still alive and had been interviewed for the book.

Lowe's character and career are fascinating, as is his relationship with his alcoholic wife. Graham Lord is regarded as one of the best biographers of popular characters. His previous two books have both been bestsellers.