If - The Pat Roach Story

For the first time, wrestler-turned-film-and-television actor Pat Roach tells his unique life story, to his co-writer Shirley Thompson. The book traces Pat's life, from poverty-stricken childhood to famous celebrity, it reveals 'the man behind the image', and covers his considerable achievements in the fields of sport, film and television.

Based on Pat's favourite poem Kipling's If, The book includes many rare photographs and film stills from his personal collection. There are also many shots from the popular television series of Auf Wiedersehen Pet and of his character 'Bomber'.

The range of contributors and subjects is extremely diverse, and includes Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Ryan O'Neal, Steven Spielberg, Martin Shaw, Sheila White, Vic Armstrong, Stanley Kubrick's family and his former personal assistant, Anthony Frewin; various other actors, directors, photographers, museum curators, entrepreneurs, stunt men, fans, film crew and sports personalities.