The scriptwriter had to jump through quite a few hoops, as far as I remember. He didn't have enough money for a train ticket, nor any means to borrow money against this inheritance he was about … (View Post)

To be honest, Selebian had been posting for about a year before it clicked with me either. It's a pleasingly not-entirely-obvious demonym which once you spot it is consistently enjoyable. (View Post)

For the first time in 49 years, the candidate I favour in an election being held today is the Labour Party candidate. Burnham. Seriously. I genuinely think he has the right priorities, and he genuine… (View Post)

I never had you down as a lefty metropolitan liberal elite academic. If nothing else, with apologies, I don't really consider Selby 'metropolitan'. (View Post)

I'd say this week has been slightly above average for late April/early May in South Manchester. Dry 98% of the time and pleasantly warm. No complaints from me. (View Post)