Barry Cryer

Barry Cryer

I love Barry Cryer.   He’s been at the heart of British comedy since the 50’s and he worked with everyone. By my reckoning if you grew up with Morecambe & Wise, The Frost Report or Kenny Everett he’s made you laugh. That’s most of us....
Dunkirk

Dunkirk

I did not want to see Dunkirk for a number of reasons. First, Christopher Nolan may be a cinematic genius but life is short and he likes a lengthy running time. Second, I have no interest in watching the glorification of war or human pain. Finally, I watched a lot of...
Tell Me About Your Dog

Tell Me About Your Dog

I have varied taste in rom coms (the phrase is the opposite of fizzy). I am all for the classic Ryan/Hanks combo with the preference being You’ve Got Mail. I love When Harry Met Sally. I am a Richard Curtis fan girl. All impeccable, I’m sure you’ll...
Yes! Yes! Yes!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes   Shonda Rhimes is a power house. Watch her TED Talk and she’ll tell you. What she does is breathtaking, her achievements endless and she was unhappy. After her sister pointed out she didn’t do anything anymore she...
The Uncomfort Zone

The Uncomfort Zone

I have agreed to chair the work book club as our fearless leader is taking time off to look after his children during the summer holidays.   Although I love books and the sound of my own voice, this is not a natural fit for me. I have many opinions. I have lots....
A Trip To The Theatre

A Trip To The Theatre

I love the theatre. From a back stage trip to the Playhouse in the Brownies to playing the milkman in a school production of Blood Brothers I fell for it at a young age. My dreams of being an actress were thwarted due to a fear of heights. Seriously, have you seen...