Drawing together various bits and pieces:

I was appalled by The Times on 17/08/07, when it gave its front page over to tabloid sensationalism. This is how the page was laid out, roughly:


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First, some stuff from months ago that I didn't cover at the time. In the Sunday Times' Culture supplement of the 13th of May, two pieces caught my eye, provoking opposite responses. One was a 'You say' comment.

Harry Hill's TV Burp is just pathetic. It amazes me that ITV1 can humiliate other channels when all they churn out is endless soaps, cosy ( Read more... )

Anyone who enjoyed Knightmare Burp will, I hope, appreciate the sequel which I recently completed: Knightmare Burp IIAlso, while I'm posting on a Knightmare theme, here are the remainder of my Knightmare Catchphrases. I had no feedback on the last lot, so if you get something positive out of these and feel at all inclined to tell me so, then please ( Read more... )

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Sir Roy Cloudwalker is locked in battle. He swings his sword, Wyrmcharmer, furiously through the air.

Sir Roy: Ah, you're a worthy adversary, and no mistake.

Steve Nallon: *In Thatcher voice* Will the Right Honourable Gentleman please cease his attack!

Sir Roy: No!

Sir Roy sees something in the sky. He looks closely. It's the Bat Signal.Sir Roy ( Read more... )

My Knightmare Catchphrase puzzles are now appearing (or will be appearing) on knightmare.com, so I'll probably be clearing them out of Photobucket and thus out of my earlier entries here. Illusion seems to have got Rolf Harris and Roy Walker mixed up... I don't know whether to laugh or sigh.

The last Knightmare Catchphrase of the current series took place on Sunday 12th. As usual, if you're guessing these for the first time, feel free to let me know how you get on.

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From Sunday 5th. Some are rather obscure, but certain LJ Friends may find certain Catchphrases particularly relevant. If you try them, feel free to let me know how you fare.

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Here are the latest rounds of Knightmare Catchphrase, from February 26th. If you're trying these for the first time, let me know how you do, if you wish to.

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There was another game of Knightmare Catchphrase last night (two rounds). I enjoyed preparing and running it, and hope everyone who took part had fun. Here are the Catchphrases that came up (you can hover over them for the solutions). If you missed the game and want to test yourself, let me know how you do.

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