All the Best for the Future Growing Up Without Growing Old

by James, Greg

• ISBN13: 9781529980226
• ISBN10: 1529980224
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2026-06-23
• Publisher: Ebury Spotlight
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Summary

The number one Sunday Times bestseller from much-loved Radio 1 presenter and bestselling children’s author Greg James, All the Best for the Future is a brilliantly funny and life-affirming reflection on growing up.

When Greg James was ten years old, his nylon shell suit-clad idols the Chuckle Brothers signed an autograph for him with the message: “All the best for the future.” It felt oddly formal for a kid. At the time, Greg had no idea what the future might hold. But then again, none of us really do.

We all imagine how life will unfold: when we might get married, where we’ll live, what job we’ll have or how many children we’ll raise. We rush from milestone to milestone, eager to unlock the next level of adulthood, until suddenly we realise we’ve become ‘grown-ups’. But somewhere along the way, have we forgotten to have fun?

From entertaining the nation on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show to writing bestselling children’s adventures, hosting podcasts about cricket and Formula 1, and posting videos of his lovable but not-so-bright dog Barney, Greg’s mission has always been simple: make people smile.

In All the Best for the Future, Greg reflects on the life he imagined for himself and the one he’s actually living. With warmth and humour, he shares the things that frustrate him, make him laugh, break his heart and keep him going day after day. Above all, he reminds us not to lose our inner child as we grow older. It’s possible to be a fully functioning adult with bills to pay and responsibilities to juggle, and still find joy in playing with a train set.

Author Biography

Greg James likes to think of himself as a celebrated radio presenter, author and legend. Your kids might have read one of his children’s books. Chances are either Kid Normal or The Twits Next Door as they’re the ones that sold well. If not, you might well have heard him on Radio 1 where he has been since 2007 and on the prestigious Breakfast Show since 2018. As well as all this and enjoying faffing about online and on the TV, he hosts many podcasts. Some might say too many. They include Tailenders and The Fast and the Curious. And in the summer of 2025, he was presented with an honorary doctorate by the University of York for his service to dead ducks. Greg lives with his wife, Bella Mackie (a much more successful and talented author), and their dog, Barney (not yet an author but it’s only a matter of time), in a house somewhere in the world.