Theroux The Keyhole: Diaries Of A Grounded Documentary Maker Louis Theroux Hardcover Book

Theroux The Keyhole: Diaries of a Grounded Documentary Maker is a candid, funny and surprisingly tender hardcover diary for fans of Louis Theroux, documentary lovers, and anyone seeking a clear-eyed account of family life during Covid. This book captures the unique perspective of a bestselling documentarian forced to turn his lens inward—perfect as a solo read, a thoughtful gift set addition, or a classroom discussion starter about contemporary media and pandemic life.

What’s inside
In Theroux The Keyhole: Diaries of a Grounded Documentary Maker Louis Theroux trades prisons and subcultures for the unpredictable world of his own home. Like millions of others, Louis’ plans were mothballed by the onset of Covid. Unable to escape to the porn sets, prisons and maximum-security psychiatric units that are his usual journalistic beat, he began reporting on a location even more full of pitfalls and hostile objects of inquiry: his own home during a pandemic. The result is an honest, hilarious and ultimately heartwarming diary of the weirdness of family life in Covid World.

Memorable moments and themes

• A wife intolerant of his obsession with Joe Wicks’ daily workouts—an everyday domestic clash that readers will find both specific and relatable.
• Two teenage sons, inseparable from their videogames and increasingly convinced their dad is 'cringe'—a humorous, authentic look at modern parent-child dynamics.
• A five-year-old happily spamming out videos on his own new TikTok account while on holiday with his oblivious family—a snapshot of childhood and technology in the 2020s.
• Reflections on creativity, adaptation, and what it means to be a journalist when the outside world is off-limits.

Product details
Title in this set: Theroux The Keyhole: Diaries of a Grounded Documentary Maker
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
ISBN:9781509880416

About the author
Louis Sebastian Theroux (LOO-ee thə-ROO; born 20 May 1970) is a British-American documentarian, journalist, broadcaster, and author. He has received three British Academy Television Awards and a Royal Television Society Television Award. After graduating from Magdalen College, Oxford, Theroux moved to the United States and worked as a journalist for Metro Silicon Valley and Spy. He moved into television as the presenter of offbeat segments on Michael Moore's TV Nation series—credentials that make this diary both entertaining and rooted in a seasoned reporter’s eye.

Why readers love this book

• Authentic voice from a bestselling author and award-winning documentarian.
• Relatable family moments that double as social commentary—ideal for book clubs and teachers.
• Hardcover, collectible format that makes it a great gift set addition or bookshelf standout.
• Perfect for bedtime reading, casual nonfiction fans, or anyone curious about life in Covid World from a trusted storyteller.

Whether you're buying this as part of a book collection, a gift for a parent or teacher, or adding to your own home library, Theroux The Keyhole offers laughter, insight and an intimate look at how an acclaimed documentary maker navigated an unprecedented pause. It's a timely keepsake and a thoughtful read that captures the small, human moments that defined a global moment.