Without the Mail, I might have died of cancer
I JUST have to express my immense gratitude to the Daily Mail for the part the newspaper played in saving my life. Last week, I was given the all-clear after treatment for bowel cancer. My story began in April 2016 when I read the article ‘Is it piles or
we are told it is to be ‘darker and less bonnety’.
In the earlier versions, the camera was allowed to linger on the actors’ faces; they were able to convey the lives of gentlefolk when a beautiful speaking voice, manners, reserve and correct dress were important.
If this new version is to be modelled on Poldark — all at a cracking speed, with loud background music and mumbling actors — then heaven help us.
I’d remind the new production team that, 200 years ago, vulgar persons were not received, no matter how much money they had to spend. BARRY CARROLL, London SE28. ANOTHER adaptation of Pride And Prejudice? There are so many other wonderful novels that could be adapted. Aren’t we allowed to watch someone other than Mr Darcy and Miss Bennet? GILL LAWRENCE, Bletchley, Bucks.
The King’s best
LOVE Me Tender might have been the film that made everyone fall in love with Elvis in 1956 (Mail), but I could never watch it knowing that his character dies at the end.
My favourite was Elvis’s second film and first starring role, Loving You (1957).
When I went to see it, everyone in the cinema audience jived in the aisles, including the usherettes.
My most precious Elvis moment came when I finally saw my idol in person in Las Vegas in 1974. I saw seven shows in three days and when Elvis came across to me, gave me one of his famous silk scarves and a kiss, it was pure bliss.
VAL QUINN, Lostwithiel, Cornwall.
Sold short
IS IT any wonder that people in the provinces think that only London is of any importance in the eyes of Westminster?
Some £15 billion has just been spent on Crossrail, and it is costing £ 800 million to extend platforms at Waterloo. I considered this when I hit roadworks while travelling on the A1 south of Edinburgh towards Newcastle.
After 50 vehicles passed in the opposite direction, I wondered whether I’d ever get through the traffic lights.
When I finally passed the roadworks causing the holdup, I realised they were just patching the highway, not resurfacing it.
The promised upgrading of the A1 north of Newcastle is still only a pipe-dream.
NORMAN LEES, Corbridge, Northumberland.