Madness are a British institution. Formed at the height of Punk London in 1976, the Nutty Boys mixed old Ska and Reggae rhythms, astute social comment and music hall humour to make them the most successful UK singles band of the 1980s.John Reed offers an affectionate yet insightful version of events, helped by candid interviews with those who've worked with Madness over the years. From the trials and tribulations of intra-band disputes, accusations of racism and their eventful split to the highs of their purple patch from 1979 to 1986, House of Fun - for the first time - tells the story of Madness.