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Smash Hits was absolutely hilarious back in the day. Paul “Fab Macca Wacky Thumbs Aloft” McCartney and all that. I absolutely loved it. I also remember having a particular penchant for Blitz.

I finished Curb Your Enthusiasm yesterday. And, as far as finales go, this one is pretty good. Pretty, pretty good. Keep on keeping on. 👊🏻

Wishing you a very speedy recovery, Nana. Do whatever Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams tell you and you’ll be back on your feet in no time. Chin up. x

Bloody marvellous. What a massive relief for you and yours. I’m just waiting to hear from a friend of mine who is getting her latest scan results today, so I’m hoping a bit of your luck will rub off on her. Look after yourself. x

Pom Poko were great the last time they played - glad they’re making a return.

Ernest Borgnine.

Being in hospital is absolute bobbins but try and rest as much as you can. You look after yourself, you’re in my thoughts. x

Adam Buxton. A different interview every week with all sorts of people (mainly musicians / actors / comedians / writers, but also the occasional scientist / politician / humanitarian thrown in for good measure.). Usually very funny, sometimes very moving but always interesting. I highly...

There’s The Other Room (bar next to The Waiting Room) on Station Road. And The Pot and Glass in Egglescliffe if you like your hostelries old-skool.

However old you are (and providing you are not hurting anyone else) just do what you want to do, wear whatever you feel like* and go where you want to go. Life’s too short for regrets and not doing stuff because you thought it might be embarrassing. 🙂 * Where is captain5 when we need him to...

A simple, homemade pea and mint soup is my all-time number one. Greeny loveliness.

Eugene / Legz - wishing you both a very speedy recovery. Look after yourselves. x

“Girls to the front” at gigs goes to back to old Riot Grrrl days. Good old Bikini Kill and Kathleen Hanna.

I only discovered at the weekend that Crystal Gayle is Loretta Lynn’s sister. How have I got to this ripe old age without knowing that?