Olive, Mabel and Me

Having reached over 40 million views online, Labradors Olive and Mabel are now the centre of a delightful book by sports commentator Andrew Cotter. A treat for dog lovers everywhere, and the perfect antidote to our times.

Olive, Mabel and Me is a story by Andrew Cotter, a former sports broadcaster, who explains how, after a career commentating on Olympic Games, World Cups, and Wimbledon finals, he is now better known for describing the daily lives of his Labradors, Olive and Mabel. This tale also delves into the viral videos they've starred in and their countless views worldwide. Above all, it is about the adventures Andrew has had with Olive and Mabel and his love for them during the very strangest of times, when many found solace in their pets.

Andrew Cotter is renowned as one of the world's best-known sports broadcasters. When international golf, tennis, and rugby events were cancelled due to lockdowns, he found himself at a loose end. He then chose to apply his brilliant commentating skills to contests between his Labradors, Olive and Mabel, which led to an internet sensation. The series of videos, including the famous Game of Bones, has been viewed nearly 40 million times on social media, resonating with dog owners and sports fans alike.

During lockdown, Andrew even provided commentary for the nightly march of the fairy penguins on Phillip Island in Victoria — a video viewed by millions. In Olive, Mabel and Me, Andrew gives us a different kind of commentary, sharing a heartwarming account of life with his dogs. This book is the complete narrative of their rise to internet stardom and how exploring the outdoors helps them find peace, joy, and happiness away from the media's hectic world.

Beautifully written, touching, and funny, Olive, Mabel and Me is, above all, a book about the love we have for our dogs, especially during strange and difficult times of social isolation. It is a treat for dog lovers everywhere.