When an actor leaves a television show and – for whatever reason – isn’t able to film a departure scene, the production team will look at ways to bring their story to an end. Often, another character will casually mention the reason for their...
Back in 2007, as a treat for my partner, we went to Brighton for the day. Or, more specifically, we went to the World Moustache and Beard Championships. Why we went is convoluted, but we did. Our seats in the amphitheatre were way at the...
Eight year’s of BBC Radio’s Woman’s Hour. In 1946, after providing years of invaluable war work in factories, farms and the services, the government was keen to encourage women back into their traditional roles of wife, mother and homemaker....
A selection of recent gems and a preview of auctions to come. Every week at auction houses up and down the country, a varied host of collectibles are put up for sale at general and specialist events, offering everything from top-end...
The beginning of BBC One’s full daytime service when the pill came on the scene. Marjorie’s calm and sensitive manner in introducing these controversial areas disarmed criticism.” Other presenters around this time included Teresa...
