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‘Three Men in a Boat (1889) is the bestselling comic masterpiece by English writer, humourist, and playwright Jerome K. Jerome.

It follows the author and his two companions as they try to escape busy Victorian London on a two-week boating holiday along the River Thames, from Kingston to Oxford and back.

Initially intended as a serious travel guide, the comical mishaps and misfortunes that happen along the way, turned the book into a satirical gem that perfectly captured the escapism of Victorian England.

From pineapple chunks to tow-ropes, tents, and the pointlessness of weather forecasts, Jerome K Jerome s witticisms and social commentary remain as funny and relevant today.

The novel has been adapted for TV and film on many occasions, including a recreation of the trip by the BBC, starring comedians Griff Rhys Jones, Dara Ó Briain, and Rory McGrath.