Author: Rik
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Two visits to the Apollo Theater, Harlem
Billy greeted me like an old friend, although I’m pretty sure I remembered him better than he remembered me.
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The worst thing about Debbie
Now I’m not comparing this to the Dreyfus affair or the Birmingham Six, but I do think…
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“A quarter of my life is almost past”
All being well here, I certainly intend to raise a glass to him on 17th March 2034.
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Le gros commandant Whof Whof Whof: part 1
When I shared this rumour of our aristocratic ancestry with my daughter Rachel, she was initially excited, picturing her 4 x great grandfather as Colin Firth playing Mr Darcy. Less so after her first seconds of research uncovered le gros commandant Whof Whof Whof.
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Medal Going Home
…I was left with the impression that the government had regarded the recipients not as individuals but as a homogeneous, expendable mass.
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Forgotten Moments in Music History
If I had a pound for every time someone asked me how this cartoon series got started, I’d have, um, about six pounds.
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The Mint Juleps
There were no weaknesses – every song was a delight, and you couldn’t keep the smile off your face.
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Cecil Parkinson, Ken Livingstone, music and me
I don’t think I was aware of these political heavyweights being on the same bill that term, and just as well: I was nervous enough already.
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Take a Trip to No Dragon Wood
…but you don’t have to worry in the least ‘bout incineration by a mythical beast
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The University Challenge Challenge
It’s nice to know that occasionally you can make a tiny, tiny difference.
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Welcome to Harry Hornet’s Parade
When I was A young boy My father He took me into Watford To see the Hornets play
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Aelwyn’s War
“I paused to look out of the window, and saw a line of bullet-holes erupting on the upper side of the wing, heading straight for me.”
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Blackadder Goes Forth – “Goodbyeee” – Television’s finest half hour?
Darling is the pivot on which the episode turns from comedy to tragedy.
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The Gem of Tanzania
In December 2009 I sat in the Birmingham office of an accountancy firm, turning in my hands a gemstone which had been valued at eleven million pounds. I had the chance to buy it. How much should I bid?
Ramblings 