According to Nancy Mitford the key distinction is 'U' and 'Non-U'. She was posh so she would know. Anyone who has ever been to the 'toilet', looked in a 'mirror… (View Post)

Many, many years ago I took Mrs S to a smartish country hotel. After signing the visitors book she, being an inveterate reader, started leafing through. "Oh look, the so-and-sos were here last m… (View Post)

I'd wager a bob or two on Andy Street but he isn't in the list. Loses the mayoralty, gets a safe seat, quickly rises to the top of rump. Unlike the above-named he has passed the whelk stall… (View Post)

Pax vobiscum. Once you've had Times Radio for breakfast you'll never want to hear R4 again. (View Post)

It's always more interesting to read one-star reviews. My favourite was a bloke who drove his girlfriend from London to Durness one day and requested two glasses of champagne on arrival. 'S… (View Post)