Peckhamgatecrasher

I am a natural Tory but that's a wasted vote round here, so I usually go Lib Dem or Green depending how I feel on the day.

I'm talking about The Wire.

Help me out here guys. I watched 10 mins of the first episode and switched off. Persuade me I need to persevere.

I used to work at the MOD and was regularly evacuated for bomb threats. We had to congregate in a nearby churchyard until someone (I worked for boffins - v. clever chaps) pointed out that all a terrorist had to do was trigger an evacuation and bomb the churchyard. All subsequent evacuations meant we had to leave the vicinity for three hours before we could return - what larks. Back on topic, was I the only one to shed a tear last night at the show of solidarity in NI?

Excuse me, don't want to start a war or nuffink, but I baggsied Stephen Fry on this forum a long, long time ago. Now back off, he's mine.

turn round three times while holding your finger to your nose and pray to St Anthony. Failsafe.

How could you forget the Prince Albert?!

Bayberry, I think, started out as upmarket deli but quickly descended into a bit of everything (hot pies, nappies, etc). They lost their target market and sold pretty substandard fresh veg/fruit at outrageous prices. Lovely chap but no business nous.

Maybe the baffles have been removed which would make it illegal. Report to the police.

I don't think HonB is Garth at all. More this kind of geezer http://www.benzilla.com/uploads/2007/09/andy_capp.jpg

I ruddy well can't believe it. I couldn't be bothered to listen to it today!

Absolutely nothing. It was an aside brought on by all those other posters.

As an aside, Andrew Rutherford who did the "Labour isn't working" ad, lives in Dulwich. http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Politics/Pix/pictures/2001/03/10/pub_notworking.gif

I thought Danny Baker was jesting yesterday. Rick Wakeman is performing Henry VIII & 6 wives at Hampton Court. That would truly be a great gig.

Cat Stevens - swoon.

Good luck, Spark 67 - chin up. Respec' Mamora Man.

Something Annaj said struck a chord: if anyone reading this thread is a victim of domestic violence (men and women), please don't suffer in silence. Below are a selection of places that will give help/listen to you/etc. Women's Aid Federation of England Offers support, advice and information on all aspects of domestic violence. Website: www.womensaid.org.uk English domestic violence helpline Helpline: 0808 200 0247 Email: [email protected] Refuge Offers emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Helpline: 0808 200 0247 Website: www.refuge.org.uk Rights of Women Works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women about their legal rights. Legal helpline: 020 7251 6577 Sexual violence helpline: 020 7251 8887 Website: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk Broken Rainbow Telephone helpline for lesbians, gay men and bisexual or transgendered people experiencing domestic violence. It's staffed by workers from these communities. Helpline: 0845 260 4460 Website: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk MALE advice and inquiry line Helpline: 0808 801 0327 Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk ManKind ManKind helps and advises male victims of domestic violence. Helpline: 0870 794 4124 Website: www.mankind.org.uk Mankind UK A support service for men who have been sexually abused, sexually assaulted and/or raped. Helpline: 01273 510 447 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mankinduk.co.uk Samaritans 24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis. Helpline: 08457 909 090 Ireland helpline: 1850 609 090 Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Survivors Offers a practical pack of information to those experiencing domestic violence Call their answer service on 01293 520 562, leave your details and they will forward copies of their 'Escape' and 'Aftercare' packs in the post. Action on Elder Abuse UK helpline: 0808 808 8141 Ireland: 1800 940 010 Website: www.elderabuse.org.uk A twelve week programme providing information about domestic violence to men and women www.freedomprogramme.co.uk

Waltzing Matilda ..... Sorry, Brenda, just trying to divert attention from the most dull cricket on earth.

Right behind you Rosie. I've dealt with the victim of domestic assault (hair pulled out, hot iron used on body, beatings, etc). It ain't pretty and as well as the physical trauma, you have years trying to build up self-esteem again. The only good thing is that the police and courts were marvellous at processing things and more importantly, believing the victim and acting to make her safe.

Mattham, how could you forget Status Quo?

Correct

ruffers is a wise old bird

No

I come from Wolverhampton. I played hockey for England. I captained the English cricket team. My highest score was 179 against Australia at the Oval. I have an OBE. I am a life member of the MCC. Who am I?

polo?