Patrick Tilley, What ever happened to the likely lads? London : British Broadcasting Corporation, 1974, Paperback. Fell open at page 50, brilliant: 'It seems sad when you realise the only way people can tell the difference between you and everyone else is by the colour of your curtains'. On this occasion Thelma and Bob are having mauve and seaweed green instead of yellow.

Novelisation of the TV series, just as good because it's written by Dick Clement. Made me laugh out loud. ( )