Madonna v Guy

Cynics predicted instant doom for the macrobiotic Madonna and pub-loving mockney moviemaker Guy Ritchie's union but it lasted almost eight extraordinary years. The phenomenal partnership of the self-created entertainment sensation and the very British bloke remains a global fascination. Its conclusion has only heightened the interest of what went on - and finally what went wrong - during the multi-million dollar marriage. This is the full story of the clash of cultures that ended the Mr and Mrs Madonna fairytale.

Douglas Thompson is the bestselling author of more than 20 books. A biographer, broadcaster and international journalist he is a regular contributor to major magazines and newspapers worldwide.