Very British Problems creator Rob Temple moves to Atlantic in two-book deal

18th June 2025

Rob Temple, bestselling author and creator of Very British Problems, has moved to Atlantic Books in a two-book deal, the first of which, A Very British Christmas: Your Festive Survival Guide, publishes in hardback 23^rd October 2025 on the Allen & Unwin UK imprint. World Rights were bought from Juliet Mushens of Mushens Entertainment.

Christmas, as we all know, is a minefield. What the hell do you buy your mother-in-law? Why do people still send Christmas cards? How best to deal with the inevitable arguments provoked by a simple game of Monopoly, and where to look when Grandad praises Donald Trump? How to navigate the awkwardness of unwanted presents, everything that happens at the office Christmas party, the terrors of staying in someone else’s house (especially when they have a weak flush), and the fact that, even as an adult, there’s a little bit of you that hopes there’ll be money inside every time you open a Christmas card?

Describing the book, Temple writes,

‘With over 6 million Very British Problems followers across the myriad of social media platforms, I’ve spent years delving into the most absurd and hilarious aspects of British life. And Christmas? Well, it’s the zenith of British awkwardness and calamity – the ultimate showcase of all the quirks, mishaps and traditions that define British life, all rolled into one bonkers season.’

Atlantic MD Drummond Moir said,

‘What could be more quintessentially British than celebrating the arrival of summer with a book about Christmas – or more precisely, the universally unbearable experience of having to spend it with your family. Fear not, though, Rob Temple is here, with what his millions of devoted readers and followers can think of as The Very British Problems Guide to Navigating the Festive Season with Lashings of Awkwardness and Mild Despair.’

Atlantic has confirmed an exclusive edition for independent bookshops and will involve booksellers and readers in one of the biggest ever surveys on very British attitudes to Christmas as part of their far-reaching marketing and publicity campaign.

For publicity queries please contact Laura O’Donnell: lauraodonnell@atlantic-books.co.uk