I went back to the dentist. It did not go well.
I've discovered that I have a resilience to anaesthetic. The dentist gave me two injections and it still hurt when he did the filling. It was only when I was halfway home that it finally kicked in and I went properly numb. That night I had this conversation with my grandma:
Me: The stuff that's supposed to make you numb didn't really work on me.
Grandma: Well it doesn't work on your dad and uncle, so it's not surprising.
Me: ... This is the kind of information that would have been useful before the appointment.
Got to go back again tomorrow but only for two small fillings.
I had a great time while John was away, although the night before he left I spent eight hours braiding his hair, leaving me unable to bend my fingers. While he was gone I discovered the history section on 4OD. I'd recommend:
Upstairs Downstairs Love - A documentary about Arthur Munby and Hannah Cullwick
Six Wives of Henry VIIIThe 1900 House - Filmed when reality TV was still interesting. A family volunteer to live as a family of their social status/wealth would have done in 1900.