My Radio 4 addiction of choice is back serving up new episodes of The Now Show and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. Oh god I needed a laugh. Not only has the kitchen come home to roost this week but the builder has decided he wants paying this week and the roofers on Monday fancied cash. I think the bank thinks I am being blackmailed. The first teller I ( Read more... )

Did anyone ever read any of Garner's books as a child? I did. The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is still one of the best books I have ever read (and I like the sequel to although it took me years to learn to love it - a much harder book for children). There is a lovely little interview with him on the Radio 4 website at Read more... )