Rest In Nidd, Humph

Posted on 26. Apr, 2008 by susie in big woo, biscuits and lies, books i've been reading, films, kids' books i've been reading, telly

He’s been introduced on stage with the words ‘Yes, he’s still alive…it’s Humphrey Lyttelton!’ for so long, it seems impossible that he now isn’t.
Forget cups of tea, kings and queens, fish and chips (or endless rain, endemic alcoholism, and teenage pregnancy): I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue is the true symbol of Britishness. When [...]

Farewell Christopher Robin, 1669

Posted on 28. Jan, 2008 by susie in big woo, books i've been reading, kids' books i've been reading

I’m officially novelisting as the day job: hurrah! No more guided tours from me.
It was time to stop: I was starting to sound like Mark Gatiss doing the Stumphole Cavern sketch every time I talked about ceiling bosses. But I will miss being asked about architecture and history and where the toilets are, [...]