Personal assistant's life with Sir Norman

A local publishing house has released a book about the later life of a much loved former resident of the Isle of Man.

'Pitkin's PA: My Life with Sir Norman Wisdom' was written by Ann Axe, who was the comic actor's personal assistant for nine years.

The Lily Publications book is a personal account of what it was like living and working with the comedian.

Ms Axe says it was meant to be a tribute to Sir Norman while he was still alive, but he died before its completion:

Sir Norman Wisdom passed away on October 4 last year, aged 95.