Nidge Hewer is... Still Hewer

Nidge Hewer, the self-proclaimed "face of British TV," despite decades off-air, gets one last shot at redemption through Still Hewer, a groundbreaking written documentary chronicling his relentless quest to reclaim the spotlight.

"Still Hewer is a laugh-out-loud account of fame, failure, and one man's refusal to admit defeat - even when the world is begging him to."

Nidge Hewer is a man who peaked too early and has been chasing his own coattails ever since. In the 1990s, he was the golden boy of British television, hosting a primetime variety show called Hewer Tonight! - a chaotic mix of celebrity interviews, half-baked stunts, and questionable comedy sketches. Despite its shaky format, the show earned a cult following, largely due to Nidge's frenetic energy and tendency to veer wildly off-script.

However, Nidge's career nosedived after a disastrous live episode that culminated in a failed escapology stunt and a legal spat with a prominent guest. Fired from the network and with a tarnished reputation, Nidge tried to reinvent himself as a stand-up comedian. His brand of humor - heavily reliant on dated impressions and awkward audience participation - struggled to resonate with modern crowds.

Today, Nidge is a perpetual "comeback in progress". He tours regional comedy clubs and small-town theaters, performing to half-filled rooms while clinging to his old catchphrase, "Hewer we go!" - Despite his circumstances, he remains blindly optimistic, often referring to himself as a "national treasure in hibernation".

Decades after fading from the public eye, Nidge has been thrown a lifeline. Still Hewer is a written documentary chronicling his daily struggles as he desperately attempts to re-establish himself as a national icon. With every misguided scheme and awkward encounter, this account captures the highs, lows, and hilariously misjudged steps of a man refusing to let go of his dreams.

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