Yes, was going to suggest the Battle of Arras (of which the Vimy Ridge battle was one part) more generally. Wikipedia quote: “The British achieved the longest advance since trench warfare had begun, … (View Post)

Fair warning: Mieville’s Bas Lag books (The Scar, Perdido Street Station) are kind of depressing. Lots of body horror too IIRC, but it’s ages since I’ve read them. I think Mieville is at his best whe… (View Post)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p061bd5l Probably on BritBox, or else channel your inner pirate. (View Post)

Yes, I think when you’re this out of touch with where the majority of the UK population is it puts you in a very difficult position as a politician. The anti-gay marriage group are reduced to religio… (View Post)

I’m not a huge Mieville fan but The City & the City is excellent. The Beeb did a good adaptation that really nailed the feel of the book too. (View Post)