Talking of Ye Olde Days TV, When The Boat Comes In was on an obscure channel today. Some of it was the 1970's BBC at its best. Slow, thoughtful direction, excellent acting, no signs of being afr… (View Post)

Back from a sun-drenched Athens, and the scenic Plaka District, to news of dangerous dogs legislation. Is it the year 1995 ? (View Post)

It is a concern, certainly. Starmer appears to be moving past a soft-left, Milibandish position, to a clearly Blairite one on the right of the party, that I have decreasing sympathy for. He's he… (View Post)

Having been in Rome for the end of last month, and Athens for a lot of this month, the UK is still a haven of pedestrian-friendliness compared to both cities. If there are too many cameras in London,… (View Post)

For you, Les, the war is over. The Ulez will be continued. (View Post)