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Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?

Sesame Street is 40 years old, and I did wonder this morning why my children can’t see it. Could this PBS show that aims to reach out to so many people, not be on free-to-air TV in the UK? But … Continue reading

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Just a joke

I deleted Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind from my PVR, but bits of it keep re-appearing.

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The moon is a she unless it’s a he

It has been suggested that I and a colleague may have now become the Pete and Dud of our office. Tragically I have to admit that Doug probably makes a better Peter Cook than me, although that means he has … Continue reading

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Fused

This is an excellent little film…

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The Wire, season 2

Okay, my Humax is still chopping the ends off, but The Wire season 2 is three episodes in on BBC-2 and it continues to amaze me. It truly is a wonderful piece of TV. Episode 2 contains this gem of … Continue reading

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