Dr. Frank Mayfield was touring Tewksbury Institute when, on his way out, he accidentally collided with an elderly floor maid. To cover the awkward moment, Dr. Mayfield started asking questions.
"How long have you worked here?""I've worked here almost since the place opened," the maid replied."What can you tell me...
Who is Stewart Lee?
Stewart Lee is a British comedian, writer, and director known for his distinctive style of stand-up comedy that often incorporates satire, social commentary, and meta-humour. He was born on April 5, 1968, in Wellington, Shropshire, England. Lee's comedy is characterised by its intellectual and often confrontational...
"Rainbow" is a British children's television program that originally aired from 1972 to 1992. Created by Pamela Lonsdale, the show was aimed at preschoolers and featured a mix of live-action, puppetry, and animation. It was produced by Thames Television and later by Central Independent Television.
The show was set in...
Let us begin by telling the truth:
“She had only so much ‘self’ to give. She was dropped by her label after selling 7 million albums for them. She became crazed, yes, but uninteresting, never. She had done nothing wrong.
She had proud vulnerability … and there is a certain...
The inspiration for Barbie came from a German doll called Bild Lilli. Bild Lilli (swipe left) was a popular comic strip character created by Reinhard Beuthien, and the comic strip appeared in the German tabloid newspaper "Bild" from 1952 to 1961.
Lilli was a high-end call girl who used her...
'When Will I, will I be famous' (Bros, Weymouth 1989)
The Roadshows are celebrating their 50th anniversary and we decided to take a look at its history. From its beginnings in 1973 to its cancellation thirty or so years later.
The Radio 1 Roadshows represent a significant chapter in the history...
Archaeology students from Bournemouth University have discovered a Bronze Age burial site during an excavation of a prehistoric settlement in Dorset.
It is the first time Bronze Age bones have been discovered on the site in Winterborne Kingston, where the university’s Department of Archaeology and Anthropology has been excavating settlements...
George Carlin, an iconic American comedian and social critic, left an indelible mark on the world of comedy through his unique blend of sharp wit, thought-provoking observations, and fearless approach to controversial topics. Born on May 12, 1937, in New York City, Carlin became known for his groundbreaking stand-up...
A traditional Iron Age roundhouse that will help bring to life the people who lived at Hengistbury Head some 2,000 years ago is set to be built this year.
The building work is part of the Living in the Round project, which aims to educate and reconnect people with Hengistbury...
Some very humorous, tongue-in-cheek observations by 66 year old American, Scott Waters, after a visit to the UK
I was in England again a few weeks ago, mostly in small towns, but here’s some of what I learned:
* Almost everyone is very polite
* The food is generally outstanding
* There are...
