In its heyday BBC would have sent an outside broadcast unit complete with outriders up to Christ Church for 10 seconds of wisdom from Hugh Trevor-Roper because he was far too busy to go to London. It… (View Post)

I was cast as the inn-keeper. My only line was 'No'. But I must have kept forgetting it because I was rapidly demoted to the common herd (where I have been content to remain). (View Post)

To be elected to four different constituencies at the first attempt each time would be a remarkable record, probably unique. (View Post)

Sounds like a job for Blaster Bates. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaster_Bates (View Post)

Seems a little cruel and unusual for the other monks to be punished that way. (View Post)