Following the viewing of the wonderful film One Life, starring Anthony Hopkins, about the great man Sir Nicholas Winton, we decided to delve more into the life of a hero of our time.
Sir Nicholas Winton, an unsung hero of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on the pages...
Nestled in the heart of Dorset, England, Sherborne is a town steeped in history, culture, and charm. From its ancient Saxon origins to its medieval prosperity and beyond, Sherborne's story is one of resilience, innovation, and community. This article aims to explore the rich tapestry of Sherborne's past, tracing...
Dune 1 Reviewed
Imagine for a moment that, in an alternative universe, the Saudis invaded Britain in 2003 to overthrow some local dictators who had stopped obeying their orders. The Saudis are successful, at first, and try to grab what remains of our North Sea oil, but then have to...
Despite Richard Drax and his apologists not getting it the land behind 'The Great Wall of Dorset' is only in Drax's ownership because of what many Barbadians call the 'Black Death'. White rich people dotted around the planet living off the proceeds of exploitation and the murder of slaves.
The...
Zach Galifianakis, a comedic maestro draped in the cloak of absurdity, has etched an unforgettable imprint on the entertainment landscape. Born on October 1, 1969, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Zachary Knight Galifianakis was destined for a life that would fuse surreal humour with genuine emotion, captivating audiences with his...
(note this review contains spoilers)
There has been a lot of carping by reviewers about alleged historical inaccuracies in Ridley Scott's latest film Napoleon with one writer, Simon Scarrow, claiming it was ‘the worst film’ he had seen in the last few years and that it had left him ‘gasping...
Tony Parsons the man who went from credibility to Toryland.
The weekly music magazine New Musical Express (NME) advertised for new writers in the summer of 1976, Parsons submitted a novel to the editor, Nick Logan, and was rewarded with a staff writer job. For the next three years he wrote about new...
Possibly not for young children, but definitely for older people who love to be entertained by children's stories.
Over to the wonderful Christopher Walken.
What is the moral of 3 Little Pigs?
The moral of The Three Little Pigs is that patience and hard effort pay off in the end.
However, the secret...
Kurt Cobain was in the same year as me at school. He, however, grew up in Aberdeen, Washington, and I grew up in Weymouth, Dorset. He became part of one of the most influential rock bands, and I became a huge fan. Kurt and his band became famous, while...
As the tale of Weymouth unwinds, we find ourselves in a darkly comedic tableau, where melancholy and humour hold a crooked mirror up to despair. This is a place where hope doesn’t so much spring eternal as it occasionally trips and falls face first into the gutter, only to...
