Illustrated children's book first published in 1979 as 'Marmalade and Rufus', later republished to tie-in with a British television show which ran from 1981 to 84 (under various names) and in turn lead to a number of print sequels. Marmalade Atkins fits into a tradition of unruly children in British fiction running through 'Just William' and various characters in the Dandy and Beano comics to 'Horrid Henry'. Andrew Davies went on to great success as a scriptwriter, writing landmark television dramas including the original 'House of Cards' & 'Pride and Prejudice'. Interesting to note his early successes were in children's literature, children's television and comedy. ( )