The Full Monty is a brilliant and original comedy about six men driven to face their fears of inadequacy and loss in hard times. Broke, out of work, and on the verge of losing their wives and children, they come up with a desperate, brilliant plan: to imitate the renowned Chippendales male dancers and strip for cash.

This is the story of a last ditch attempt by a group of working class men to redeem themselves as reliable in the eyes of their community. In scenes as hysterical as they are tender, they discover that the ‘full monty’ requires more than dexterity, a fit body, and the right moves; and that the confidence they need can only come from stripping bare the deeper issues that trouble their individual lives. The result is a humane, triumphant comedy that has won the hearts of millions around the world.

In her novel based on the critically acclaimed box office hit written by Simon Beaufoy, Wendy Holden revisits our favourite moments – both hilarious and heartwarming, and gives them new depth. Sold in more than ten countries and translated into numerous languages, The Full Monty became one of the best-selling novelisations of all time.