Straight to the POINT

IN THIS age of political pygmies, I am reminded of the greats of the past: David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, Margaret Thatcher, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich.

K. MARTIN, Bingham, Notts.

IF HE retires from tennis, keep Andy Murray away from the commentary box. We’ve all had enough of drones.

C. VAUGHAN, Southampton.

THE TV camera does lie, as witnessed by the before and after shots of Fiona Bruce (Mail).

JOHN McBAIN, Witney, oxon.

SURELY the next James Bond must be Murder On The Orient Express actor Tom Bateman.

CHRISTINE WHITTALL, London N2.

WHY is John Lewis quibbling about a staff bonus after reportedly paying £5 million to Sir Elton John for starring in their Christmas ad?

STANLEY EINHORN, Chigwell, Essex.

NOT only should those taking part in celebrity TV shows act and dress their age (Letters), can I ask they also be celebrities?

P. WILSON, Chester.

UNCLE Albert didn’t complain about the cold on the Arctic Convoys. He just remarked it was so chilly the flame on his lighter froze.

ROSALIE DAUBNEY, Evesham, Worcs.

I DON’T know why Olivia Colman is being tipped to win all the best actress awards for her performance in The Favourite. All she does is cry, scream, swear, lay in bed and fall over — Norman Wisdom without the laughs.

DAVE WILLIAMS, Cardiff.