One of he lessons we might learn from the French is the system they use for planning and building their high speed lines (even though I still think HS2 is an enormous white elephant and waste of mone… (View Post)

That was on TV last night. The original theatrical version with the commentary. Just brilliant whichever form you watch. In my top 3 films of all time - all of which are pretty much equal with each o… (View Post)

OT. This may already have been mentioned but if the Telegraph hadn't already jumped the shark a long time ago this would be a contender for the most stupid/brass eared article of all time https:… (View Post)

I believe it was mentioned this morning. Still a good stat though. (View Post)

Indeed. He has spent years trying to make rehabiitation a reality and from what I understand has been markedly successful in it as well. When I heard he had been made prisons minister my first though… (View Post)