Monthly Archives: September 2010

Tweet Susan Jameson in the 1969 BBC Drama “Take three girls” and (top right) in the 2010 BBC series “New Tricks” We’re avid fans of the BBC series “New Tricks”. Such a wonderful series. Such lovely luvvie darlings playing the … Continue reading →

TweetSome politicians are difficult to impersonate (apparently) because they are so bland and normal looking. So, at the opposite extreme, Ed Miliband must surely be manna from heaven for the impressionist. The pudgy baby face. The funny eyes. The voice! … Continue reading →

TweetI am get a little tired of the lady on Radio Four who keeps on saying that Ed Miliband only won the Labour leadership by a hair’s breadth. He actually got 28,299 more votes than his brother. Is that normally … Continue reading →

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TweetThe US TV show ‘Saturday Night Live’ has repeatedly featured “Sarah Palin” in its skits. Now they have pounced on one of Palin’s Tea Party protégés, Christine O’Donnell, the Republican Senatorial candidate for Delaware. Ms O’Donnell has the baggage of … Continue reading →

TweetThe Portsmouth News carries some more comments concerning the reports of a police “investigation” into alleged/reported allegations concerning Mike Hancock MP. I am somewhat astounded that the police have not actually contacted Mike Hancock concerning this matter, according to his spokesman. … Continue reading →

TweetFrom a pub in deepest West Berkshire. The ball is dangling on a string and spins round when……..you get the picture. Tweet This Post Tweet

TweetI’ve been going through Labour’s detailed voting numbers from their leadership election. It is absolutely correct to say that it were the Brothers in the Unions wot won it for Brother Ed. Just look at the summary: %  David  Ed  … Continue reading →

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TweetFrom the Press Association: A senior Liberal Democrat MP is being investigated by police following allegations he tried to seduce a vulnerable female constituent, it has been disclosed. Mike Hancock, MP for Portsmouth South, was reportedly approached by the 36-year-old … Continue reading →

TweetFrom PoliticsHome: Hancock investigated after…claims Liberal Democrat MP Mike Hancock is being investigated over claims he tried to seduce a mentally ill female constituent. More behind the paywall in the Sunday Times. Tweet This Post Tweet

TweetIt’s fascinating to see here the Labour leadership election votes at the various stages of the counting. Ed Mili was more than 3 points behind David Mili on first preferences. Ed Mili did very well out of Diane Abbott’s votes … Continue reading →

Tweet The side of St Nicolas Church, Newbury with Newbury Town Hall in the background. Taken this morning (a lovely sunny morning) through the window of the first floor of St Nicolas Church Hall. Tweet This Post Tweet

TweetHere’s a photo of Nick Clegg chatting with President Obama backstage at the UN Millennium Development Goals summit. Tweet This Post Tweet

TweetIn the Californian US Senate race, the sitting Democrat, Barbara Boxer is starting to open up a decent polling gap between her and the Republican challenger Carly Fiorina, former CEO of HP. It is thought that ads such as the … Continue reading →

Tweet Last night we were enthralled by the theatrical company 1927 and their production of “The animals and the children took to the streets”. You can see a clip from the show from YouTube above. It featured some absolutely mindblowing … Continue reading →

Tweet photo credit: BobPetUK Two stories this week which chime rather similarly: The Queen has been criticised after a freedom of information request revealed she tried to use an anti-poverty grant to heat her palaces. A senior Royal aide wrote to … Continue reading →