WHEN the girls revealed they had picked up ten items out of ten in last week’s episode of The Apprentice, you automatically presumed they had won the task.
They had spent a number of hours at the beginning of the day preparing and planning where they were going to make their purchases.
While the boys went into the buying head-on and seemed to be running around like headless chickens. They ended up with only seven items, and Jamie spent hours trying to find a kitchen worktop.
However when the result came, and the boys were fined for every item they did not buy, it was the boys who had won. There was shock on the faces of the girls.
Last week was one of my favourite episodes for some time. Though why do the candidates have to be chauffeur driven everywhere? Surely it would be more realistic to have them travel on the tube or bus.
There is no favourite yet, though Liz might be in with a chance. Stuart is providing the comedy.
Meanwhile it is good to see England having the upper hand, so far, in this year’s Ashes in Australia.
Four years ago was an embarrassment when they lost the series 5-0.
Fortunately, they can’t lose by the same margin this time.
When they were all out in the first innings at Brisbane for 260, I thought England were going to lose the test, but their fight-back was amazing and they drew.
They have, so far, carried the momentum into the Adelaide test and Cook has been terrific.
Monday 6 December 2010
Saturday 20 November 2010
Bring Downton back soon
TV bosses should not wait long to bring back Downton Abbey.
It was one of the best costume dramas on television for years.
There was a great mix of characters in the programme from the scheming lady’s maid Sarah O'Brien to the beautiful Cora Crawley.
Julian Fellowes, the writer of Downton Abbey, also introduced some good plot lines. One of my favourite was Isobel Crawley arguing with the Dowager Countess of Grantham for progress at the local hospital.
I also like it when Downton Abbey received its first telephone. The butler – Carson – did not know how to use the device, which is now seen as an everyday item in a household. He was shown practicing how to answer the phone.
The series was very well set and Downton Abbey was actually Highclere Castle in Berkshire, the home of the 8th Earl of Carnarvon. It was an earlier Carnarvon who funded Howard Carter’s expedition to find the tomb of Tutankhamun.
These dramas are also always filmed on perfect Spring days.
Nearly 11 million people were reported to have watched the last episode and the next series is due to appear on our screens next autumn.
Meanwhile, I could not believe someone would pay £56m for a vase.
This was a remarkable story and it was amazing that the vase, which had been used as a bookend, was worth so much money.
It was one of the best costume dramas on television for years.
There was a great mix of characters in the programme from the scheming lady’s maid Sarah O'Brien to the beautiful Cora Crawley.
Julian Fellowes, the writer of Downton Abbey, also introduced some good plot lines. One of my favourite was Isobel Crawley arguing with the Dowager Countess of Grantham for progress at the local hospital.
I also like it when Downton Abbey received its first telephone. The butler – Carson – did not know how to use the device, which is now seen as an everyday item in a household. He was shown practicing how to answer the phone.
The series was very well set and Downton Abbey was actually Highclere Castle in Berkshire, the home of the 8th Earl of Carnarvon. It was an earlier Carnarvon who funded Howard Carter’s expedition to find the tomb of Tutankhamun.
These dramas are also always filmed on perfect Spring days.
Nearly 11 million people were reported to have watched the last episode and the next series is due to appear on our screens next autumn.
Meanwhile, I could not believe someone would pay £56m for a vase.
This was a remarkable story and it was amazing that the vase, which had been used as a bookend, was worth so much money.
Monday 8 November 2010
Thoughts on November 5
IS it me or were there less fireworks going off this year?
A few years ago on November 5 you could hear fireworks going off throughout the night at different displays.
But this year I only heard the occasional bang of a firework.
Could it be that health and safety regulations are putting people off having displays?
I have fond memories of going to firework displays as a child. Let’s hope youngsters do not miss out on this experience because of too much red tape.
It was brilliant to see the passion of Steven Gerrard on Thursday night.
He obviously did not like the experience of being on the substitute’s bench in the first half of Liverpool’s game against Napoli.
Liverpool were 1-0 down and the team lacked spark.
This was all to change in the second half and the sight of Gerrard warming up lifted the crowd.
As soon as he came on Liverpool’s tempo improved, you knew a goal was not far away.
He spoke after the game about his desire, and I think it was this that turned the game round.
Gerrard knew Liverpool should not have been losing the game, and he had the skill to make the difference.
Now the team need more players like him.
A few years ago on November 5 you could hear fireworks going off throughout the night at different displays.
But this year I only heard the occasional bang of a firework.
Could it be that health and safety regulations are putting people off having displays?
I have fond memories of going to firework displays as a child. Let’s hope youngsters do not miss out on this experience because of too much red tape.
It was brilliant to see the passion of Steven Gerrard on Thursday night.
He obviously did not like the experience of being on the substitute’s bench in the first half of Liverpool’s game against Napoli.
Liverpool were 1-0 down and the team lacked spark.
This was all to change in the second half and the sight of Gerrard warming up lifted the crowd.
As soon as he came on Liverpool’s tempo improved, you knew a goal was not far away.
He spoke after the game about his desire, and I think it was this that turned the game round.
Gerrard knew Liverpool should not have been losing the game, and he had the skill to make the difference.
Now the team need more players like him.
Sunday 24 October 2010
The Apprentice is back
THE latest series of The Apprentice has been as addictive as other years.
The programme, which is normally shown in the Spring, returned to our screens a few weeks ago.
In the first three programmes the team leader of the losing side has been the one to be fired. So you know if you put yourself forward to be a team leader, you are taking a huge gamble.
The arrogance of some of the contestants is unbelievable and some of their comments, such as, “my first word wasn’t money it was money” are laughable. It is often the case that the one’s that talk themselves up the most are the most incompetent, for example Melissa.
Melissa put herself forward to be a team leader because she said her experience was perfect for the task. However she was unable to work out costs, or make a decision. Luckily for her, her team just won and beat Shibby’s.
The behaviour of Shibby, a surgeon was scary. You would have thought he would have been good under pressure, but as soon as a situation became tough he went into a sulk. He was also very argumentative with potential customers.
It is interesting when a team fails and the internal arguments start. No one wants to accept the blame and the finger pointing begins.
Keeping an eye over the tasks again is Nick Hewer, and he is joined this year by Karren Brady, who brings some glamour to the programme. Nick doesn’t say much, but he doesn’t need to, as his facial expressions normally tell the whole story.
Finally it is too early to predict an overall winner.
The programme, which is normally shown in the Spring, returned to our screens a few weeks ago.
In the first three programmes the team leader of the losing side has been the one to be fired. So you know if you put yourself forward to be a team leader, you are taking a huge gamble.
The arrogance of some of the contestants is unbelievable and some of their comments, such as, “my first word wasn’t money it was money” are laughable. It is often the case that the one’s that talk themselves up the most are the most incompetent, for example Melissa.
Melissa put herself forward to be a team leader because she said her experience was perfect for the task. However she was unable to work out costs, or make a decision. Luckily for her, her team just won and beat Shibby’s.
The behaviour of Shibby, a surgeon was scary. You would have thought he would have been good under pressure, but as soon as a situation became tough he went into a sulk. He was also very argumentative with potential customers.
It is interesting when a team fails and the internal arguments start. No one wants to accept the blame and the finger pointing begins.
Keeping an eye over the tasks again is Nick Hewer, and he is joined this year by Karren Brady, who brings some glamour to the programme. Nick doesn’t say much, but he doesn’t need to, as his facial expressions normally tell the whole story.
Finally it is too early to predict an overall winner.
Saturday 16 October 2010
Montgomerie's men take Ryder Cup
WHAT a great win for Montgomerie’s European Ryder Cup team in this year’s match at Celtic Manor in Wales.
Who’d have thought during the downpours and play suspensions on the Friday that they would have ever finished the event.
Europe took the contest in dramatic fashion, and it was one of the most memorable Ryder Cups in recent times.
Montgomerie proved to be a good captain and the team never looked back after his pep-talk, when the air was said to have turned blue.
He had told his team they lacked passion, but that was certainly there on the Monday during the singles matches.
And you could feel the tension as the contest went down to the final match between Graeme McDowell and Hunter Mahan.
It was amazing to read in a new study that nearly nine million adults can’t ride a bike, and five million can’t tie their shoelaces or swim.
The study has been published by www.one-poll.com, who used 3,000 people to get their findings.
People said they did not learn when they were younger to ride a bike and thought it was too late to start learning now.
A One Poll spokesman, said: “These stats are absolutely startling.”
Meanwhile, I’ll drink to another study that says that three cups a day can prevent heart problems.
The review could be found in the journal of the Molecular Aspects of Medicine.
According to the study tea reduces plaque in the arteries.
A total of 80% of this country drinks tea.
Dr Catherine Hood from the Tea Advisory Panel, said: “Evidence is growing that three to four cups of black tea each day is good not only for general health, but also for cardiovascular health.”
Firstly after Europe’s success in the Ryder Cup, let’s hope England can follow suit and retain The Ashes in Australia.
The first test is next month.
Who’d have thought during the downpours and play suspensions on the Friday that they would have ever finished the event.
Europe took the contest in dramatic fashion, and it was one of the most memorable Ryder Cups in recent times.
Montgomerie proved to be a good captain and the team never looked back after his pep-talk, when the air was said to have turned blue.
He had told his team they lacked passion, but that was certainly there on the Monday during the singles matches.
And you could feel the tension as the contest went down to the final match between Graeme McDowell and Hunter Mahan.
It was amazing to read in a new study that nearly nine million adults can’t ride a bike, and five million can’t tie their shoelaces or swim.
The study has been published by www.one-poll.com, who used 3,000 people to get their findings.
People said they did not learn when they were younger to ride a bike and thought it was too late to start learning now.
A One Poll spokesman, said: “These stats are absolutely startling.”
Meanwhile, I’ll drink to another study that says that three cups a day can prevent heart problems.
The review could be found in the journal of the Molecular Aspects of Medicine.
According to the study tea reduces plaque in the arteries.
A total of 80% of this country drinks tea.
Dr Catherine Hood from the Tea Advisory Panel, said: “Evidence is growing that three to four cups of black tea each day is good not only for general health, but also for cardiovascular health.”
Firstly after Europe’s success in the Ryder Cup, let’s hope England can follow suit and retain The Ashes in Australia.
The first test is next month.
Sunday 26 September 2010
BBC loses exclusive rights to Masters
IT’S a shame the BBC has lost exclusive live rights to the Masters golf tournament.
The corporation has been the only network to have screened the event in this country for the last 24 years and it will now be sharing coverage with Sky.
Next April the first two days of the tournament will be on Sky only, with both the BBC and Sky showing the final two days.
The Masters has been on the BBC since 1986 and throughout those years it has shown some great events.
One year that stands out was 1996, when Sir Nick Faldo won the green jacket. Greg Norman had led going into the final day, but the pressure seemed to get to him and Faldo took the event.
Another memorable championship was 1997. This was the year of Woods’ first major victory and he took the title by 12 strokes from his nearest rival.
Commenting on the new deal, Barbara Slater, the BBC’s director of sport, said: “The BBC is very proud we have broadcast the Masters every year since 1986 and we are delighted that this new deal enables us to continue this relationship.”
Meanwhile it was interesting to see the England squad chosen for the forthcoming Ashes tour of Australia.
England currently hold The Ashes and let’s hope they can retain them with a series win on Australian soil for the first time since 1986-7.
We don’t want another 5-0 defeat.
The corporation has been the only network to have screened the event in this country for the last 24 years and it will now be sharing coverage with Sky.
Next April the first two days of the tournament will be on Sky only, with both the BBC and Sky showing the final two days.
The Masters has been on the BBC since 1986 and throughout those years it has shown some great events.
One year that stands out was 1996, when Sir Nick Faldo won the green jacket. Greg Norman had led going into the final day, but the pressure seemed to get to him and Faldo took the event.
Another memorable championship was 1997. This was the year of Woods’ first major victory and he took the title by 12 strokes from his nearest rival.
Commenting on the new deal, Barbara Slater, the BBC’s director of sport, said: “The BBC is very proud we have broadcast the Masters every year since 1986 and we are delighted that this new deal enables us to continue this relationship.”
Meanwhile it was interesting to see the England squad chosen for the forthcoming Ashes tour of Australia.
England currently hold The Ashes and let’s hope they can retain them with a series win on Australian soil for the first time since 1986-7.
We don’t want another 5-0 defeat.
Tuesday 7 September 2010
Who will Corey pick?
COREY Pavin has a difficult decision to make before he announces his four captain’s choices for this year’s Ryder Cup.
That choice is whether he should pick World Number 1 Tiger Woods, or if he should leave him out of the team.
Woods may be the best player of his generation, but he has never performed well in the Ryder Cup.
In his first Ryder Cup in 1997 at Valderrama Woods was expected to gain five points from five, but he only took one-and-a-half.
In 2008 at Valhalla, the last time the Ryder Cup was held, Woods was missing through injury and the team beat Europe. You could feel that America generated the team ethos, which I think had been the reason Europe had done so well in the proceeding events. That year Faldo was not able to instil the team ethic.
I feel that Woods will be picked today (Tuesday, September 7) and he will play his role at Celtic Manor, Newport, from October 1-3.
In my opinion Europe will win this year after a very close contest.
Montgomerie had all the qualities to be a good captain.
Meanwhile, The X Factor has started again and is as watchable as ever.
Did Abbey Johnstone and Lisa Parker ever seriously think they could be singers.
That choice is whether he should pick World Number 1 Tiger Woods, or if he should leave him out of the team.
Woods may be the best player of his generation, but he has never performed well in the Ryder Cup.
In his first Ryder Cup in 1997 at Valderrama Woods was expected to gain five points from five, but he only took one-and-a-half.
In 2008 at Valhalla, the last time the Ryder Cup was held, Woods was missing through injury and the team beat Europe. You could feel that America generated the team ethos, which I think had been the reason Europe had done so well in the proceeding events. That year Faldo was not able to instil the team ethic.
I feel that Woods will be picked today (Tuesday, September 7) and he will play his role at Celtic Manor, Newport, from October 1-3.
In my opinion Europe will win this year after a very close contest.
Montgomerie had all the qualities to be a good captain.
Meanwhile, The X Factor has started again and is as watchable as ever.
Did Abbey Johnstone and Lisa Parker ever seriously think they could be singers.
Monday 16 August 2010
Dreaming helps us remember
ACCORDING to a new study dreaming helps us remember.
The results of the study were reported at the American Psychological’s Society’s annual conference.
Researchers showed volunteers three words and then told them to find a word which would link them together.
Volunteers were shown so many words that it was hard for them to remember the linking words.
There was a break of several hours and then the volunteers were shown the same words again.
During the break some of the volunteers had a nap with REM sleep, when we are supposed to dream a lot.
The other volunteers slept without REM, and the final group did not sleep, but had a quiet period.
The researchers found those in the REM sleep group did the best in the second trial, and they recorded a 40% increase in their scores.
This year’s Ryder Cup looks like being a close contest.
Europe and America both have fiery characters in Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin.
Last time Europe had Nick Faldo as captain. Although he was a great golfer, he proved to be a poor captain and the team lost for the first time since 1999.
This time I think the contest will go to the wire and the Europeans could have the upper hand.
The event this year is being held in October, I don’t know the reason for this as it is usually held in September.
The results of the study were reported at the American Psychological’s Society’s annual conference.
Researchers showed volunteers three words and then told them to find a word which would link them together.
Volunteers were shown so many words that it was hard for them to remember the linking words.
There was a break of several hours and then the volunteers were shown the same words again.
During the break some of the volunteers had a nap with REM sleep, when we are supposed to dream a lot.
The other volunteers slept without REM, and the final group did not sleep, but had a quiet period.
The researchers found those in the REM sleep group did the best in the second trial, and they recorded a 40% increase in their scores.
This year’s Ryder Cup looks like being a close contest.
Europe and America both have fiery characters in Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin.
Last time Europe had Nick Faldo as captain. Although he was a great golfer, he proved to be a poor captain and the team lost for the first time since 1999.
This time I think the contest will go to the wire and the Europeans could have the upper hand.
The event this year is being held in October, I don’t know the reason for this as it is usually held in September.
Sunday 25 July 2010
Red spot makes difference
THE Open this year was not as close as at Turnberry in 2009, but it had a worthy winner in South African Louis Oosthuizen.
He seemed very focussed on the final day and he did not look like he would throw his lead away.
Sports psychologist, Karl Morris, helped him prepare for last week’s event, which he won by seven shots from England’s Lee Westwood.
So how did Karl Morris help him prepare? Morris said a red spot was marked on the glove of Oosthuizen.
He was then told to look at the spot and focus his mind at the start of his pre-shot routine.
It was said that this was the key to Oosthuizen looking so focused before every shot.
Oosthuizen was part of the management company ISM, which includes Lee Westwood, former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan and Darren Clarke.
It may not have been a close open at St Andrews, but the viewer of the event got a sense of the history of the course.
You can see why the players say they get a shiver down their spine when they play the course.
St Andrews has some of the most iconic holes in golf, such as the 17th and the 18th.
I think the R&A are right to hold The Open Championship there every five years.
He seemed very focussed on the final day and he did not look like he would throw his lead away.
Sports psychologist, Karl Morris, helped him prepare for last week’s event, which he won by seven shots from England’s Lee Westwood.
So how did Karl Morris help him prepare? Morris said a red spot was marked on the glove of Oosthuizen.
He was then told to look at the spot and focus his mind at the start of his pre-shot routine.
It was said that this was the key to Oosthuizen looking so focused before every shot.
Oosthuizen was part of the management company ISM, which includes Lee Westwood, former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan and Darren Clarke.
It may not have been a close open at St Andrews, but the viewer of the event got a sense of the history of the course.
You can see why the players say they get a shiver down their spine when they play the course.
St Andrews has some of the most iconic holes in golf, such as the 17th and the 18th.
I think the R&A are right to hold The Open Championship there every five years.
Monday 12 July 2010
The Open Championship
IT was sad to read that Seve Ballesteros will not be playing at St Andrews in The Open Champions’ Challenge.
There would not have been a dry eye in the Scottish town, or among those watching on television, if he had competed in the event.
The Daily Telegraph also ran a very moving interview with him where he was reported as saying: “You know, for everything in life, there is always a beginning and there is always an end. This is the tough part, the most difficult thing, when you see that it is coming: the end.”
Let us hope that the light is not fading from this charismatic golfer.
The Open Champions’ Challenge will be played next Wednesday, it is being staged a day before the 150th Anniversary Open Championship.
For the Challenge each team will have a captain. The captains of the seven teams are the most senior competitors, Peter Thomson, whose team of Tiger Woods, Sir Nick Faldo and Mark Calcavecchia boast a total of 12 Open Champioships between them. Thomson will not play because of medical reasons.
The Open Champions’ Challenge will be played over holes 1, 2, 17 and 18 of The Old Course.
This year’s Open will be played from Thursday, with the Claret Jug being presented on Sunday evening.
The winner this year will receive £850,000, which compares with the last three years when the champion has collected £750,000.
“The Open Championship sits at the forefront of world golf and it is appropriate that our prize fund reflects that position in the game,” said the R&A’s chief executive, Peter Dawson.
There would not have been a dry eye in the Scottish town, or among those watching on television, if he had competed in the event.
The Daily Telegraph also ran a very moving interview with him where he was reported as saying: “You know, for everything in life, there is always a beginning and there is always an end. This is the tough part, the most difficult thing, when you see that it is coming: the end.”
Let us hope that the light is not fading from this charismatic golfer.
The Open Champions’ Challenge will be played next Wednesday, it is being staged a day before the 150th Anniversary Open Championship.
For the Challenge each team will have a captain. The captains of the seven teams are the most senior competitors, Peter Thomson, whose team of Tiger Woods, Sir Nick Faldo and Mark Calcavecchia boast a total of 12 Open Champioships between them. Thomson will not play because of medical reasons.
The Open Champions’ Challenge will be played over holes 1, 2, 17 and 18 of The Old Course.
This year’s Open will be played from Thursday, with the Claret Jug being presented on Sunday evening.
The winner this year will receive £850,000, which compares with the last three years when the champion has collected £750,000.
“The Open Championship sits at the forefront of world golf and it is appropriate that our prize fund reflects that position in the game,” said the R&A’s chief executive, Peter Dawson.
Monday 14 June 2010
What makes a great album
EVER brought something and then wondered why you purchased it.
Last week I decided to buy Katie Melua’s new album called the house as I had heard the first single of it called The Flood and had really liked it.
Also it is produced by William Orbit who had worked with Madonna on her ray of light album, which is among my favourite.
However on playing the house, I was disappointed with what I heard.
The songs at the start of the album sound very similar, although I have not listened to the whole disc yet.
It may be one of those albums that grow on you, the more you listen to it.
Although a great album is one which hooks you in the first time you play it.
Abbey Road by The Beatles is, arguably, an example of a great album.
The songs seem to flow seamlessly.
Abbey Road’s Side Two (I have got the lp) is exceptional.
It starts with Here Comes The Sun and finishes with The End.
There are some other great tracks in it, such as Come Together and Something.
Another good album – but a bit darker – is Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.
Good tracks on it include Money and Us and Them.
Last week I decided to buy Katie Melua’s new album called the house as I had heard the first single of it called The Flood and had really liked it.
Also it is produced by William Orbit who had worked with Madonna on her ray of light album, which is among my favourite.
However on playing the house, I was disappointed with what I heard.
The songs at the start of the album sound very similar, although I have not listened to the whole disc yet.
It may be one of those albums that grow on you, the more you listen to it.
Although a great album is one which hooks you in the first time you play it.
Abbey Road by The Beatles is, arguably, an example of a great album.
The songs seem to flow seamlessly.
Abbey Road’s Side Two (I have got the lp) is exceptional.
It starts with Here Comes The Sun and finishes with The End.
There are some other great tracks in it, such as Come Together and Something.
Another good album – but a bit darker – is Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.
Good tracks on it include Money and Us and Them.
Saturday 5 June 2010
Are pollen levels down?
IS the pollen count lower this year as I don’t seem to be suffering as much from hay fever?
Around June I normally get horrendous hay fever and I think it is linked to the tree pollen.
It results in a runny nose, sore eyes and a dry throat. Although this year I don’t seem to have had those symptoms yet. But I don’t want to tempt fate.
Will Andy Murray this year become the first British tennis player since Fred Perry to win a singles grand slam?
His form since losing to Roger Federer in the Australian Open has been mixed, so the chances of him winning must be slighter than last year.
He lost in the last 16 at The French Open, but I think his best opportunity is at The US Open because that is his favourite tournament.
Meanwhile, one of Alfred Hitchcock’s finest films was shown last Tuesday afternoon on Channel 4. Although I missed it.
Psycho and The Birds may be more famous, but North by Northwest I think is more gripping.
First it has one of the most famous scenes in the film – the one where Cary Grant is being shot as from a crop-dusting plane.
And secondly it is action packed and has a cracking storyline with many twists and turns to boot.
Around June I normally get horrendous hay fever and I think it is linked to the tree pollen.
It results in a runny nose, sore eyes and a dry throat. Although this year I don’t seem to have had those symptoms yet. But I don’t want to tempt fate.
Will Andy Murray this year become the first British tennis player since Fred Perry to win a singles grand slam?
His form since losing to Roger Federer in the Australian Open has been mixed, so the chances of him winning must be slighter than last year.
He lost in the last 16 at The French Open, but I think his best opportunity is at The US Open because that is his favourite tournament.
Meanwhile, one of Alfred Hitchcock’s finest films was shown last Tuesday afternoon on Channel 4. Although I missed it.
Psycho and The Birds may be more famous, but North by Northwest I think is more gripping.
First it has one of the most famous scenes in the film – the one where Cary Grant is being shot as from a crop-dusting plane.
And secondly it is action packed and has a cracking storyline with many twists and turns to boot.
Monday 17 May 2010
One lucky EuroMillions winner
The winner of Friday’s £84m EuroMillions jackpot has yet to be made public.
If one person has won the prize they will have almost as much money as the singer Robbie Williams and Rolling Stone Charlie Watts. And they would be 789th on the list.
The winning numbers were 1, 17, 31, 43, 47 and the Lucky Star numbers were 2 and 3.
Lottery operators - Camelot - said that the millions could be in the winner’s account by today (Monday).
The last big winners of the EuroMillions were a man from Cirencester who shared £113m with a Spanish winner.
Research done in Toronto and published in The Sunday Times has showed that youngsters who learn to lie at an early age have better developed brains and therefore could end up at the top of the pile.
They believe lying uses many brain processes, for example combining sources of information and using the knowledge for their own gains.
The study looked at 1,200 children, from the ages of 2-16.
According to the study the most deceitful age was 12.
Meanwhile, The Monaco Grand Prix - where sport meets glamour - was held on Sunday.
This is the most colourful venue on the Grand Prix circuit. It is also very gruelling for the drivers as there is little room for manoeuvre on the circuit.
It is held at the same time as the Cannes Film Festival, so a handful of A-list celebrities are guaranteed to be walking the pit lane before the race.
If one person has won the prize they will have almost as much money as the singer Robbie Williams and Rolling Stone Charlie Watts. And they would be 789th on the list.
The winning numbers were 1, 17, 31, 43, 47 and the Lucky Star numbers were 2 and 3.
Lottery operators - Camelot - said that the millions could be in the winner’s account by today (Monday).
The last big winners of the EuroMillions were a man from Cirencester who shared £113m with a Spanish winner.
Research done in Toronto and published in The Sunday Times has showed that youngsters who learn to lie at an early age have better developed brains and therefore could end up at the top of the pile.
They believe lying uses many brain processes, for example combining sources of information and using the knowledge for their own gains.
The study looked at 1,200 children, from the ages of 2-16.
According to the study the most deceitful age was 12.
Meanwhile, The Monaco Grand Prix - where sport meets glamour - was held on Sunday.
This is the most colourful venue on the Grand Prix circuit. It is also very gruelling for the drivers as there is little room for manoeuvre on the circuit.
It is held at the same time as the Cannes Film Festival, so a handful of A-list celebrities are guaranteed to be walking the pit lane before the race.
Monday 10 May 2010
Waiting for a compromise
THIS year’s general election was more gripping than those of 2005, 2001 and 1997.
In the last three elections Labour returned to power with a convincing majority.
But this year no-one was sure how the result would go. However it was predicted that a hung parliament was a distinct possibility.
So I am astounded that no party had made any plans for that result.
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Gordon Brown should have each put together an action plan, in case there was a hung parliament.
Labour and the Lib Dems could have talked about what they would do in the event of a hung parliament and the Tories-Lib-Dems done the same.
This would have prevented the state of limbo we are currently going through. The result was known on Friday and a government has not been formed yet. How long will it take for a conclusion to be reached?
There are many issues that need to be resolved in the country and a government must be found sooner rather than later. We can’t afford to waste more time.
Meanwhile, I was very disappointed that Liverpool finished in seventh place in this year’s Premier League, below Man City, Aston Villa and Tottenham.
That’s another season gone without any silverware.
Something must now be done to try and reverse the fortunes of this great club.
In the last three elections Labour returned to power with a convincing majority.
But this year no-one was sure how the result would go. However it was predicted that a hung parliament was a distinct possibility.
So I am astounded that no party had made any plans for that result.
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Gordon Brown should have each put together an action plan, in case there was a hung parliament.
Labour and the Lib Dems could have talked about what they would do in the event of a hung parliament and the Tories-Lib-Dems done the same.
This would have prevented the state of limbo we are currently going through. The result was known on Friday and a government has not been formed yet. How long will it take for a conclusion to be reached?
There are many issues that need to be resolved in the country and a government must be found sooner rather than later. We can’t afford to waste more time.
Meanwhile, I was very disappointed that Liverpool finished in seventh place in this year’s Premier League, below Man City, Aston Villa and Tottenham.
That’s another season gone without any silverware.
Something must now be done to try and reverse the fortunes of this great club.
Sunday 2 May 2010
Turning back the clock
IT will be interesting to see what will happen when The Times and The Sunday Times begin to charge for online content from June.
To be able to read an online article in those papers from June you will have to pay a week’s subscription for £2, or a day’s access for £1.
The decision was made last August by Rupert Murdoch, the chairman and chief executive of News Corporation. It was decided to go down this route because advertising revenues are falling.
When the change is made, it is uncertain what the consequences will be.
Will people decide not to pay to read news on these sites, because they can go to other avenues which don’t charge? Or will readers pay to log onto The Times and The Sunday Times?
It may mean that people decide to buy the paper instead of accessing their news by the internet and it could lead to an increase in sales? Who knows?
Meanwhile, snooker’s veteran Steve Davis, 52, turned back the clock to beat the sport’s world number one, John Higgins, at The Crucible in Sheffield. He outfought Higgins and took the match 13-11.
Davis was playing in his 30th World Championships and last won the event in 1989. He has six World titles.
Although the 52-year-old lost last Tuesday to Australia’s Neil Robertson.
To be able to read an online article in those papers from June you will have to pay a week’s subscription for £2, or a day’s access for £1.
The decision was made last August by Rupert Murdoch, the chairman and chief executive of News Corporation. It was decided to go down this route because advertising revenues are falling.
When the change is made, it is uncertain what the consequences will be.
Will people decide not to pay to read news on these sites, because they can go to other avenues which don’t charge? Or will readers pay to log onto The Times and The Sunday Times?
It may mean that people decide to buy the paper instead of accessing their news by the internet and it could lead to an increase in sales? Who knows?
Meanwhile, snooker’s veteran Steve Davis, 52, turned back the clock to beat the sport’s world number one, John Higgins, at The Crucible in Sheffield. He outfought Higgins and took the match 13-11.
Davis was playing in his 30th World Championships and last won the event in 1989. He has six World titles.
Although the 52-year-old lost last Tuesday to Australia’s Neil Robertson.
Sunday 18 April 2010
Mickelson a worthy winner
ALTHOUGH I wanted Lee Westwood to win, I thought Phil Mickelson was a worthy champion at this year’s Masters.
Phil Mickelson had started the final round one shot behind the Englishman, but finished with an overall score of 272 as opposed to Lee Westwood’s 275.
This was Mickelson’s third green jacket as he took the title in 2004 and 2006.
One of the highlights for me was the shot Mickelson hit from the trees at the 13th onto the green.
For Westwood it was another major gone where he had an opportunity. In the last three he has now finished third, third and now second. Surely his time will come soon.
It was good to see Tiger Woods back again playing competitive golf after his five month absence.
Although he looked far from happy with his game, Woods still finished fourth. He could be seen often taking one hand off the club in the follow through and his facial expressions showed he was far from pleased.
His three-putt from six feet on the 14th green was uncharacteristic though.
I thought the event was covered well by the BBC.
Hazel Irvine proved to be a good presenter and Peter Alliss was his usual quirky self.
I am sure that the event finished earlier and I remember in the past that the winning putt used to be sunk well after 12am, compared with this year when the tournament ended at 12am.
Meanwhile, I found the first televised leaders’ debate a bit of a turn-off. There were no real confrontations between the politicians and it would be good to see more audience participation.
Phil Mickelson had started the final round one shot behind the Englishman, but finished with an overall score of 272 as opposed to Lee Westwood’s 275.
This was Mickelson’s third green jacket as he took the title in 2004 and 2006.
One of the highlights for me was the shot Mickelson hit from the trees at the 13th onto the green.
For Westwood it was another major gone where he had an opportunity. In the last three he has now finished third, third and now second. Surely his time will come soon.
It was good to see Tiger Woods back again playing competitive golf after his five month absence.
Although he looked far from happy with his game, Woods still finished fourth. He could be seen often taking one hand off the club in the follow through and his facial expressions showed he was far from pleased.
His three-putt from six feet on the 14th green was uncharacteristic though.
I thought the event was covered well by the BBC.
Hazel Irvine proved to be a good presenter and Peter Alliss was his usual quirky self.
I am sure that the event finished earlier and I remember in the past that the winning putt used to be sunk well after 12am, compared with this year when the tournament ended at 12am.
Meanwhile, I found the first televised leaders’ debate a bit of a turn-off. There were no real confrontations between the politicians and it would be good to see more audience participation.
Tuesday 13 April 2010
Locked in!
I couldn’t believe it last week when I was locked inside the bank!
It was on my day off and I was in town and had paid a visit to the bank.
I was just about to leave the premises when a chain was put across the door and all customers were told they could not leave the building.
No members of the public were allowed in the building either.
From what I observed, it looked like a cash delivery was being made to the bank and the front door was shut for security measures.
Obviously these deliveries have to be made, as they are essential for the running of a bank, but customers should be given prior notice before the front door is shut.
It was annoying that this had happened, as I only had a few minutes left on my car park ticket at the supermarket and if I had exceeded that I would have had to pay a large fee.
That leads me on to another point, why is there nowhere to park for free in town centres these days?
Pay and display must bring in a large income for councils, but what about the shopper?
Could there not be areas in the town centre where shoppers could park for free?
If you visit town by car and use the pay and display, you are always looking at the clock, because you know if you are slightly over you will be faced with a parking ticket and a hefty fine.
No wonder people are flocking to the supermarkets, which offer a range of goods under one roof and free parking.
It was on my day off and I was in town and had paid a visit to the bank.
I was just about to leave the premises when a chain was put across the door and all customers were told they could not leave the building.
No members of the public were allowed in the building either.
From what I observed, it looked like a cash delivery was being made to the bank and the front door was shut for security measures.
Obviously these deliveries have to be made, as they are essential for the running of a bank, but customers should be given prior notice before the front door is shut.
It was annoying that this had happened, as I only had a few minutes left on my car park ticket at the supermarket and if I had exceeded that I would have had to pay a large fee.
That leads me on to another point, why is there nowhere to park for free in town centres these days?
Pay and display must bring in a large income for councils, but what about the shopper?
Could there not be areas in the town centre where shoppers could park for free?
If you visit town by car and use the pay and display, you are always looking at the clock, because you know if you are slightly over you will be faced with a parking ticket and a hefty fine.
No wonder people are flocking to the supermarkets, which offer a range of goods under one roof and free parking.
Monday 5 April 2010
Benefits of chocolate
THERE were two interesting studies in the papers last week.
The first of these could be seen on Tuesday and was about chocolate, while the second was published on Thursday and was about diet.
According to Dr Brian Buijsse, a bar of chocolate a day can cut your risk of heart disease by 39%.
Dr Buijsse said dark chocolate was better than milk as it contained greater amounts of antioxidants, which are good for beating cancer. He added dark bars also have more cocoa, believed to be good for blood pressure and the health of the heart.
A total of 30,000 people were used in the study of Dr Buijsse and he carried it out over an eight year period.
He found that even a small chocolate square can help and the optimum weight was 50g, comparable to a Wispa bar.
It was good to see a study that showed the benefits of chocolate, especially to a chocoholic like me.
I found the second study slightly more surprising.
In it scientists in America found that bacon for breakfast was healthier than muesli or fruit.
They carried out their study on mice and saw that eating fatty food in the morning led to the mice's metabolism starting earlier, which in turn meant they snacked less in the day.
The first of these could be seen on Tuesday and was about chocolate, while the second was published on Thursday and was about diet.
According to Dr Brian Buijsse, a bar of chocolate a day can cut your risk of heart disease by 39%.
Dr Buijsse said dark chocolate was better than milk as it contained greater amounts of antioxidants, which are good for beating cancer. He added dark bars also have more cocoa, believed to be good for blood pressure and the health of the heart.
A total of 30,000 people were used in the study of Dr Buijsse and he carried it out over an eight year period.
He found that even a small chocolate square can help and the optimum weight was 50g, comparable to a Wispa bar.
It was good to see a study that showed the benefits of chocolate, especially to a chocoholic like me.
I found the second study slightly more surprising.
In it scientists in America found that bacon for breakfast was healthier than muesli or fruit.
They carried out their study on mice and saw that eating fatty food in the morning led to the mice's metabolism starting earlier, which in turn meant they snacked less in the day.
Sunday 28 March 2010
The Masters 2010
GOLFING fans will be tuned into the BBC on April 8 to watch The Masters 2010.
This is the first golfing major of the year and is held at the picturesque Augusta National in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The course is well known for its lightning fast greens and colourful flower beds.
Last year Angel Cabrera took the green jacket after he defeated Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell in a play-off.
This year all eyes will be on Tiger Woods, who makes his return to professional golf following his time out from the game after the revelations about his private life.
Despite his break from professional golf, Tiger, will start as favourite to win this year’s event.
You know that Spring is here when The Masters is being played and it is light relief to watch after the long winter months.
When you tune into watch The Masters, it is difficult not to be over-awed by the beauty of the course, which was designed by British-born designer, Dr Alister MacKenzie.
I think the best day to watch the event is the Sunday as it is the most exciting. Coverage normally finishes in the early hours of the morning, but still the climax of the tournament is the best to watch.
The BBC present the tournament well too and their output is not spoilt by adverts. Peter Alliss is often entertaining too.
My money is on Tiger!
This is the first golfing major of the year and is held at the picturesque Augusta National in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The course is well known for its lightning fast greens and colourful flower beds.
Last year Angel Cabrera took the green jacket after he defeated Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell in a play-off.
This year all eyes will be on Tiger Woods, who makes his return to professional golf following his time out from the game after the revelations about his private life.
Despite his break from professional golf, Tiger, will start as favourite to win this year’s event.
You know that Spring is here when The Masters is being played and it is light relief to watch after the long winter months.
When you tune into watch The Masters, it is difficult not to be over-awed by the beauty of the course, which was designed by British-born designer, Dr Alister MacKenzie.
I think the best day to watch the event is the Sunday as it is the most exciting. Coverage normally finishes in the early hours of the morning, but still the climax of the tournament is the best to watch.
The BBC present the tournament well too and their output is not spoilt by adverts. Peter Alliss is often entertaining too.
My money is on Tiger!
Monday 15 March 2010
Elementary my dear Watson
HE’S probably the most famous private detective in the world.
Most people have read a Sherlock Holmes book or seen a film about the detective.
So it is such a shame that the home of the fictional character creator (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) is in such a bad state.
The owners of the Victorian house – which can be found in the Surrey-Hampshire-Sussex border (and called Undershaw) – want to turn it into eight executive homes.
But fans of Sherlock Holmes believe that the home should be kept as it is of historical value and I agree with what they say.
Surely lottery funding could be used to buy the home and restore it for the benefit of the nation, who would be able to go and visit.
This is the house where Conan Doyle wrote The Hound of the Baskervilles, which most people know the story of.
I have visited the Sherlock Holmes museum in Baker Street, but I think Undershaw would be of more interest as it was where Conan Doyle found his inspiration for so many plots and interesting and quirky stories.
If you want to object it is elementary, all you have to do is log onto waverley.gov.uk and quote planning reference 0172.
Most people have read a Sherlock Holmes book or seen a film about the detective.
So it is such a shame that the home of the fictional character creator (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) is in such a bad state.
The owners of the Victorian house – which can be found in the Surrey-Hampshire-Sussex border (and called Undershaw) – want to turn it into eight executive homes.
But fans of Sherlock Holmes believe that the home should be kept as it is of historical value and I agree with what they say.
Surely lottery funding could be used to buy the home and restore it for the benefit of the nation, who would be able to go and visit.
This is the house where Conan Doyle wrote The Hound of the Baskervilles, which most people know the story of.
I have visited the Sherlock Holmes museum in Baker Street, but I think Undershaw would be of more interest as it was where Conan Doyle found his inspiration for so many plots and interesting and quirky stories.
If you want to object it is elementary, all you have to do is log onto waverley.gov.uk and quote planning reference 0172.
Sunday 7 March 2010
Lebanese treats
It may not have been my first choice of restaurant, but I visited a Lebanese bistro in Southport recently and was pleasantly surprised.
The food was good and the atmosphere was authentic.
We were presented with a selection of dishes which ranged from Sujuk (homemade pan fried spicy sausages with lemon) to Laham Bilajeen (Lebanese style pizza with ground lamb, tomato, and pine nuts.)
The food was different, but tasty as well.
Meanwhile the Oscars are to be announced tonight (Sunday) in America.
Favourites to take the best picture award are The Hurt Locker and Avatar. Other films nominated in that category are The Blind Side, District 9, An Education, Inglorious Basterds, Precious, A Serious Man, Up, and Up in The Air.
Out of that list the only two I have seen are Inglorious Basterds and District 9. They were both good films, but they don’t deserve the award.
The most nominations go to James Cameron’s Avatar and his ex wife’s (Kathryn Bigelow) The Hurt Locker.
The Hurt Locker, an Iraq bomb disposal drama, won Best Film at the Baftas 2010.
Bigelow is also up against Cameron for the Best director award and if she did she would be the first female winner in this category.
Among the British nominees is Nick Park for a Matter of Loaf And Death. If he won it would be his fifth golden statuette. Although he is along way off Walt Disney who collected 26 Oscars.
The food was good and the atmosphere was authentic.
We were presented with a selection of dishes which ranged from Sujuk (homemade pan fried spicy sausages with lemon) to Laham Bilajeen (Lebanese style pizza with ground lamb, tomato, and pine nuts.)
The food was different, but tasty as well.
Meanwhile the Oscars are to be announced tonight (Sunday) in America.
Favourites to take the best picture award are The Hurt Locker and Avatar. Other films nominated in that category are The Blind Side, District 9, An Education, Inglorious Basterds, Precious, A Serious Man, Up, and Up in The Air.
Out of that list the only two I have seen are Inglorious Basterds and District 9. They were both good films, but they don’t deserve the award.
The most nominations go to James Cameron’s Avatar and his ex wife’s (Kathryn Bigelow) The Hurt Locker.
The Hurt Locker, an Iraq bomb disposal drama, won Best Film at the Baftas 2010.
Bigelow is also up against Cameron for the Best director award and if she did she would be the first female winner in this category.
Among the British nominees is Nick Park for a Matter of Loaf And Death. If he won it would be his fifth golden statuette. Although he is along way off Walt Disney who collected 26 Oscars.
Sunday 14 February 2010
Oscar fever
INTERNATIONAL seafaring charity, Sailors’ Society, have been running a good scheme.
Last week they ran their Wear Your Woolly Hat Week. It finished on Saturday (February 13).
The idea was that employers encourage their staff to take part and send a donation to the charity.
Money from the week will be used so that woolly hats can be purchased and distributed to ill-prepared seafarers.
A woolly hat has been essential in this recent cold weather and it helps you to keep warm, as a lot of heat is lost through the head.
The Sailors’ Society campaign distributes 20,000 hand-knitted hats to sailors.
For more information on the Sailors’ Society log onto www.sailorssociety.org
Meanwhile, the nominations have been announced for this year’s Oscars, which will take place on Sunday, March 7.
Avatar, which I have not seen yet but want to, has nine nominations and amazingly Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds has eight. I thought this was a good film but not one of his best.
Christoph Waltz who is up for Best Supporting Actor in that film deserves an award though as his performance was very scary.
Last week they ran their Wear Your Woolly Hat Week. It finished on Saturday (February 13).
The idea was that employers encourage their staff to take part and send a donation to the charity.
Money from the week will be used so that woolly hats can be purchased and distributed to ill-prepared seafarers.
A woolly hat has been essential in this recent cold weather and it helps you to keep warm, as a lot of heat is lost through the head.
The Sailors’ Society campaign distributes 20,000 hand-knitted hats to sailors.
For more information on the Sailors’ Society log onto www.sailorssociety.org
Meanwhile, the nominations have been announced for this year’s Oscars, which will take place on Sunday, March 7.
Avatar, which I have not seen yet but want to, has nine nominations and amazingly Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds has eight. I thought this was a good film but not one of his best.
Christoph Waltz who is up for Best Supporting Actor in that film deserves an award though as his performance was very scary.
Saturday 6 February 2010
Poirot to be axed?
Sacre bleurs! Poirot could be axed from ITV after 20 years on our screens.
Yes, that is right mon ami, David Suchet, who plays the character in the TV show, has revealed that there are no plans to film the final stories in the Agatha Christie series.
The Belgian detective could have reached the end of the line.
The series started in 1989 and so far 65 films have been made and David Suchet had wanted to film all the stories Agatha Christie wrote about Poirot.
This year viewers will be able to see Poirot use his “little grey cells” to solve three more cases. These include The Clocks, staring Jaime Winstone, Hallowe’en Party and Murder On The Orient Express – which is seen as one of Christie’s best works.
I think it would be a shame if Poirot is axed – even though the show is now a bit tired. This sort of programme does not seem to be in fashion these days.
ITV have axed a number of programmes recently including The Royal, Sharpe, Kingdom, Where The Heart is and Heartbeat.
Meanwhile, it was a shame that Murray did not win a set against Federer.
It was interesting to see the difference in appearances between the two players in the third set. Federer looked composed and in control, as opposed to Murray, who was rushing through points.
Murray had his chances in the third set and was 5-2 up and had set points in the tie-break.
Let’s hope Murray gets another opportunity to win a slam.
Yes, that is right mon ami, David Suchet, who plays the character in the TV show, has revealed that there are no plans to film the final stories in the Agatha Christie series.
The Belgian detective could have reached the end of the line.
The series started in 1989 and so far 65 films have been made and David Suchet had wanted to film all the stories Agatha Christie wrote about Poirot.
This year viewers will be able to see Poirot use his “little grey cells” to solve three more cases. These include The Clocks, staring Jaime Winstone, Hallowe’en Party and Murder On The Orient Express – which is seen as one of Christie’s best works.
I think it would be a shame if Poirot is axed – even though the show is now a bit tired. This sort of programme does not seem to be in fashion these days.
ITV have axed a number of programmes recently including The Royal, Sharpe, Kingdom, Where The Heart is and Heartbeat.
Meanwhile, it was a shame that Murray did not win a set against Federer.
It was interesting to see the difference in appearances between the two players in the third set. Federer looked composed and in control, as opposed to Murray, who was rushing through points.
Murray had his chances in the third set and was 5-2 up and had set points in the tie-break.
Let’s hope Murray gets another opportunity to win a slam.
Sunday 24 January 2010
New sporting year
IT may only be January, but a New Year means that there is a whole new year of sporting events to look forward to.
The Australian Open tennis started on January 18 and will continue until the 31st. Last year Rafael Nadal won and he beat Roger Federer. In 2009 Andy Murray was favourite, but hopefully this year he can become the first male British tennis player to win a major since Fred Perry in 1936.
In March the Formula 1 season will get underway on the 14th at Bahrain. It would be good to see more British success and Lewis Hamilton will have a new McLaren team-mate this year in Jenson Button.
Argentine Angel Cabrera will defend The US Masters in April. April will also see The Grand National (10th) and the snooker World Championship, which starts on the 17th.
In June Roger Federer will attempt to defend his Wimbledon crown. And England will try and win their first trophy since 1966 at the football World Cup in South Africa.
The Open will return to the home of golf, St Andrews, in July and I will be sorry if Tiger Woods is not playing again by then.
I think Colin Montgomerie will prove to be a better Ryder Cup captain than Nick Faldo. I am sure he will be able to inspire the Europeans to a win at the event in Wales in September.
In 2010 the Ashes will be played in Australia. England regained them last year, but they will find it more difficult to repeat the feat Down Under, where the Aussies have not lost an Ashes’ series in 23 years. The first test will take place in Brisbane on November 25.
The Australian Open tennis started on January 18 and will continue until the 31st. Last year Rafael Nadal won and he beat Roger Federer. In 2009 Andy Murray was favourite, but hopefully this year he can become the first male British tennis player to win a major since Fred Perry in 1936.
In March the Formula 1 season will get underway on the 14th at Bahrain. It would be good to see more British success and Lewis Hamilton will have a new McLaren team-mate this year in Jenson Button.
Argentine Angel Cabrera will defend The US Masters in April. April will also see The Grand National (10th) and the snooker World Championship, which starts on the 17th.
In June Roger Federer will attempt to defend his Wimbledon crown. And England will try and win their first trophy since 1966 at the football World Cup in South Africa.
The Open will return to the home of golf, St Andrews, in July and I will be sorry if Tiger Woods is not playing again by then.
I think Colin Montgomerie will prove to be a better Ryder Cup captain than Nick Faldo. I am sure he will be able to inspire the Europeans to a win at the event in Wales in September.
In 2010 the Ashes will be played in Australia. England regained them last year, but they will find it more difficult to repeat the feat Down Under, where the Aussies have not lost an Ashes’ series in 23 years. The first test will take place in Brisbane on November 25.
Sunday 17 January 2010
What makes us happy
A NEW survey has said that a good night’s sleep makes us really happy.
I would agree with this up to a point – there is nothing better than waking after an early night.
But I think there are more important activities to me, such as spending time with family and friends.
Or maybe enjoying a good tasty meal, I also like chocolate treats throughout the day.
Meanwhile it was a novelty to see heavy snow this month – children were able to build snowmen and have snowball fights, but it led to some dangerous roads and pavements.
Many pavements were turned to sheet ice and there must be ways to tackle the ice on the pavements.
People’s leisure time was also interrupted too with football games cancelled and golf courses closed. In many cases the only sports that have been able to be played are indoor ones like snooker.
Finally I enjoyed Lynda La Plante’s The Red Dahlia on ITV recently.
The first episode was gripping and was acted very well.
But as soon as the murderer was revealed in episode 2 I lost some of my interest.
Let’s have more shows like this on TV.
I would agree with this up to a point – there is nothing better than waking after an early night.
But I think there are more important activities to me, such as spending time with family and friends.
Or maybe enjoying a good tasty meal, I also like chocolate treats throughout the day.
Meanwhile it was a novelty to see heavy snow this month – children were able to build snowmen and have snowball fights, but it led to some dangerous roads and pavements.
Many pavements were turned to sheet ice and there must be ways to tackle the ice on the pavements.
People’s leisure time was also interrupted too with football games cancelled and golf courses closed. In many cases the only sports that have been able to be played are indoor ones like snooker.
Finally I enjoyed Lynda La Plante’s The Red Dahlia on ITV recently.
The first episode was gripping and was acted very well.
But as soon as the murderer was revealed in episode 2 I lost some of my interest.
Let’s have more shows like this on TV.
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