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Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs entertained books fans with a lecture at Carmarthen Library. The 76-year-old author and scriptwriter happily fielded questions and answers and signed copies of his latest books. Nobbs has links with South Wales. His mother was from Swansea. He recalled how trips from Swansea invariably took in visits to Tenby or Llandeilo. "I has tea at the Cawdor Arms in Llandeilo before giving this talk and it brought back some very emotional memories," he said. The Yorkshire-based writer gave an insight into working with Leonard Rossiter and then Martin Clunes on two separate versions of the Reggie Perrin story. Nobbs is pictured sharing a joke with Mrs Dilys Douch, of Llangunnor, Carmarthen, after signing a copy of his book, Cupid's Dart.

Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs is to visit Carmarthen Library to talk about his life and work. The author is most famous for the series which saw anti-hero Perrin driven to bizarre behaviour by the pointlessness of his job at Sunshine Desserts. Leonard Rossiter played the character in the 1970s and more recently it was played by Martin Clunes. David is also the author of the hit TV mini-series A Bit of A Do, many comic novels, and TV scripts for comedians such as The Two Ronnies, Les Dawson and Frankie Howerd. He has been described as ‘probably our finest post-war comic novelist.’ His visit to Carmarthen Library will take place on Tuesday, October 18 at 6.30pm where he will speak about his life and his work. Entry is free and tickets are available from Carmarthen Library or by phoning 01267 224824.