Conor's Commentary (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
To see a sparky Felicity Kendal in a new Theatre Royal Bath production of Shaw's once controversial comedy about prostitution, Mrs Warren's Profession , last night. The play which tells the story of an independent-minded 1890s Cambridge-educated young woman's discovery of how her largely estranged mother earns her living and has paid for her genteel upbringing, is remarkable not only for its subject...
Amanda's Musings (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Well, it's been a busy few days. The weekend was most uncomfortable, as I wasn't able to sit down because my back was so painful, so I either had to stand or lay down. By Monday it was improving, and by yesterday, when I went to the chiropractor, it had improved further. It seems that I strained a ligament in my lower back, so the only real cure is time. But the chiropractor did some work on my back...
The Time Traveller's Strife (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
When Mel fancies a swim it transpires the TARDIS swimming pool has been jettisoned. That in itself is a huge shame but it leads The Doctor to take her to Paradise Towers. We don't arrive in a luxury apartment building, but in a world in turmoil with gangs roaming the corridors, fascist (comedy) caretakers, vicious old ladies and murderous cleaning machines. The War Machine springs to life. . A poignant...
Not PC (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
This week Bernard Darnton wonders what could be worse than working class alienation and discovers the answer. Felicity Kendal has a lot to answer for. Her starring thinking-man’s-crumpet role in The Good Life is probably responsible for the perennial popularity of self-sufficiency. The latest incarnation of this fad (that I’ve noticed) has been a thing called Beachcomber Cottage , in which...
Not a sheep (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
I have ceased to be surprised to see that every day at least two people come to my blog having searched for "Felicity Kendal nipple" or similar since that Good Life scene is quite well known and she is still thought of as a bit of a babe by men of a certain age. However I was a little surprised to see that someone came to my site having googled "felicity kendal porn". First because...
The Untrusted (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
The forces of Harold Goodwinson defeated an invading Norwegian troops lead by Harald Hardråde in the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. Vasco Nuñez de Balboa reached the Pacific Ocean in 1513. President Dwight Eisenhower called on the 101st Airborne Division to force the integration of Little Rock Central High School in 1957 and 38 prisoners escaped from Maze Prison in 1983. Born today:...
Times Online (Free subscription) | 09/20/2009
This dress was the first piece I designed for the collection. I love the fact that it shows your décolleté; it’s very womanly and sexy. I think it should be worn with a thick pair of fisherman’s socks, a sturdy pair of strappy sandals and a Burberry trench. Then it can be daywear, or it can be cocktail or eveningwear. When you’re showing lots of décolleté,...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 08/20/2009
If Caster Semanya is simply unusual, the athletics authority has failed horribly in its duty of care The doubts over the world women's 800m champion Caster Semenya 's gender extends a fraught August for two of the sports most associated with amateur idealism. As rugby deals with the allegation that coaches may have deliberately cut players to justify substitutions, is one of the world's quickest women...
Daily Express (Free subscription) | 08/20/2009
SIENNA Miller is hoping to transform herself into a modern-day Felicity Kendal.
From my head to your screen... (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
Well here's a post about everything and nothing... I've just got home from St. James' Park after watching Exeter C ity draw with local rivals Yeovil Town. City were great, apart from only playing for 45 minutes. Talk about Jekyll and Hyde. Two halves, two teams. Yeovil deserved at least a point, if not all three and scored a stunning goal to equalise. The thing for me about football is the people,...
Variety.com (Free subscription) | 07/24/2009
Legit News: Playhouse has Broadway in sights -- One show in Pasadena Playhouse's 2010 season is Broadway bound, and another looks to have those ambitions.
Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 07/24/2009
Twenty-something women are becoming more like Barbara in the Good Life than Britney Spears as they ditch the high life.
Evening Standard - News (Free subscription) | 07/16/2009
Cosmetic surgeon to the stars could be sued by one of his clients for more than £300,000
Daily Mail (Free subscription) | 07/16/2009
'Mr Botox' accused of negligence
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 07/13/2009
Michelle Pfeiffer discloses that her slender physique is not merely down to good genes but also to an iron will and the enforced disciplines of filming.
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