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This time last week I was in Yorkshire. Seems a lifetime ago now

I have just seen the story on BBC Breakfast , it is an epic piece of sculpture up there with the Angel of the North . One of the Project people was saying its volunteer funding , the construction team haven't been fully paid yet so...

My Father was a tank commander in the second World war, but that didn't stop me thinking of Bomber Command, forgotten and left out for so long. This memorial is amazing and I have so much respect for the groups, companies and...

My Father was a tank commander in the second World war, but that didn't stop me thinking of Bomber Command, forgotten and left out for so long. This memorial is amazing and I have so much respect for the groups, companies and...

Those are great

Some of you know I had custom figures made in time for the 50th celebrations a couple of years ago, however despite positive response to them I was never quite happy with the likenesses I had, as seen as attached They are for...

We dropped into Appleby for a hour or so. That was nice

Agree with you that the Compo trilogy episodes can really pull on the heart strings. Goes to show how good the other actors and writing really are to be able to handle Bill's passing as a much loved actor and character.

Glad you did, they look much better. I am curious how you went about finding someone to do that. It seems to be a highly specialized / bespoke / niche / artisan ... type of service. We used to have thick phone books called the...

David Jason is to front a U&Gold retrospective of Open All Hours. The 90 minute special will include a short new scene written by Roy Clarke in which Jason returns as Granville for a final time. According to UKTV "2026 marks the 50th...

Oh my goodness, Amos! Marianna! Onslow? If you like sci-fi related comedy shows then you should check it out. It is a good, silly and funny show. May look a little dated nowadays but the comedy and writing are solid. Tempted...

Don't feel left out. Neither have I.

I've never seen a single episode of Red Dwarf. Am I missing anything?

I have bought many old comedy and drama series cheap on eBay, you maybe aware I don't have live TV and don't pay a licence, but with the money saved over the last 10 years I have a very large collection of programs I like to watch

Got the Complete Fawlty Towers on DVD for 2 quid of E,Bay. Well pleased. What bargains have you found