Happy New Year folks. This must be my saddest new year yet: I switched on to Jools' Hogwash to find Cyndi Lauper on acid with El Mockney Piers dancing in the audience and John Le Mesurier on drums. Must get a life.
Oh Ruth, I am so sad to hear this. Simon was such a funny and clever man and the forum is a lot poorer without him. He correctly identified me from my posts and approached me on Peckham Rye when I was walking the dog - I was so thrilled to meet him at last. You were both a lovely part of our community and my thoughts are with you.
Otta - did you never read The Coral Island as a lad? Ralph* is one of the heroes therefore Ralph is a great name. Though what the modern reader would make of Peterkin Gay boggles the mind. *always pronounced Rafe.
I watched all but the last two episodes of 'Short - I was getting a bit bored with it. But if it's improved, I'll try again. Love Rev, but thought the first series was better. Am I allowed to admit to loving Alphas and Death in Paradise?