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As many of my friends know, I became somewhat of a surprise ‘fan’ of Eurovision in the first decade of the 21st century! Two things combined which meant that it became one of the best things to bet on: the switch from the fairly-predictable, partisan Jury voting system to...
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Artist David Downes releases paintings from lockdown responding to the coronavirus through hopeful colours and vibrant forms.
Christina Strutt 26th December 1954 - 28th December 2022 Beloved Mama Cabbage - our founder, mother, sister, grandmother and friend died at home with her family surrounding her. She rests in peace and will be cherished forever. Never say in grief you are sorry she has gone.  Rather say in thankfulness that...
Remember this clip by the comedy geniuses that were Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy? In particular the confidence of Stan when he accidentally picks up the boxing glove loaded with lead. Now watch this chicken when he is found by the dog. Uncanny! Join us in helping to bring reality and...
Those with a superiority complex and those with a desire for white supremacy will have a problem with this but the rest of us can learn and copy full throttle. The kids got their revenge. Wednesday, who had been faking her sweet behavior, leads the misfits (dressed as native Americans)...

Sing If You’re Glad To Be Gay

The quite wonderful Tom Robinson Band nailing it in 1978. The British Police are the best in the worldI don't believe one of these stories I've heard'Bout them raiding our pubs for no reason at allLining the customers up by the wallPicking out people and knocking them downResisting arrest as...
Not knowing the answer immediately should be a crime. I got shouty just watching her. But then Jeremy Clarkson blows it at the end. Can anyone spot how? The answer is below so do not cheat. Any lover of punk will know. The Sex Pistols' founder members did NOT include Sid Vicious but...
Veteran British actor Leslie Phillips, known for his roles in several Carry On films and the Harry Potter series, has died aged 98. The star died "peacefully in his sleep" on Monday, his agent Jonathan Lloyd confirmed. Phillips made his first film appearances as a boy in the 1930s and went...
Veteran actor Bernard Cribbins, who narrated The Wombles and starred in the film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died aged 93. A statement from his agent, Gavin Barker Associates, said: "His career spanned seven decades with such diverse work ranging from films like The Railway Children and the Carry...