You have captured the authenticity of work in a busy television studio which makes it a fascinating read for former practitioners: it is as easy and enjoyable read for those outside the industry....”
It's a gem, it's a great read. You have dealt with the ups and downs of television in Wales with style and skill”
A true masterpiece”
The book is brilliant, a fantastic read and I couldn't put it down”
A fabulous man. A lovely book. And, tellingly, a record of what now feels like a passing age of television.”
A roller coaster autobiography of Aberystwyth television producer.”
Just finished reading your magnum opus. Excellent... well worth the two year gestation period”
Loved this. A great book by a man who had a difficult start in life, but worked hard to turn himself into one of the best programme makers in ITV. Enjoyment guaranteed.”
David Lloyd has done us all a favour by writing these delightful reminiscences which will remind natives of this ancient borough that there is no place like Aberystwyth, and fill those benighted readers unfortunate enough to have been born elsewhere with entirely proper envy.”
Tales of an Aber Lad is not intended to be a book on local history but it will make an excellent gift for many local people, especially those in exile from this fascinating town.”
My father loved this book. It really took him down memory lane and took me back to the many holidays spent with the family in Aberystwyth.”
Lloyd's engaging narrative reveals the Aberystwyth of his earliest years which he has highlighted with a well-chosen combination of photographs, posters and newspaper clippings.”
This is a charming book. David Lloyd has recaptured the innocence of childhood perfectly. Do buy it if you were a child in the 40s and 50s. It will bring back so many memories.”
