Gyles Brandreth is known for his irrepressible good humour, garish jumpers and endless supply of anecdotes.

He regularly appears on radio, including BBC Radio Four's 'Just a Minute', and television, notably 'Countdown', 'Celebrity Gogglebox' and 'The One Show'.

Most recently he has launched his own popular and insightful podcast, called Rosebud, exploring the early memories of his famous guests.

And he's written dozens of books - at the last count it was 63!

In this, his latest, Gyles has worked with his physiotherapist Finola Burrell to compile a list of 'The 7 Secrets of the Hundred-Year Life'.

He was prompted to write it, he says, after a number of falls surprised him, and his wife - he took her down with him each time. Told to work with a physio to aid his recovery and prevent future episodes, he met Finola and together they've worked on this account of how to stay healthy, active and alert at every age, not just in terms of reaching our century - though, increasingly, many of us will achieve this milestone...

It's a book full of warm, witty and wise comments and observations, and it's fun, encouraging and uplifting.