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Weird hangovers of a 70s education

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January 28, 2017 by Richard

This morning, for no adequate reason, I suddenly realised that I know the German word for “mustard factory”. This is …
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Let this sad habit meet a tragic end

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May 15, 2014 by Richard

You are going to die. Apologies if this comes as a bit of a shock, but it’s best to get …
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Sylvia Townsend Warner

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June 27, 2013 by Richard

Dipping into Sylvia Townsend Warner’s diaries for the first time in years. I had forgotten the sheer excoriating agony she …
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An End and a Beginning

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May 21, 2013 by Richard

In 1989, I was asked by someone who has since become quite a significant Doctor Who writer to contribute a …
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In the Flesh

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April 15, 2013 by Richard

Dominic Mitchell rewrites the rules on zombies – and the portrayal of gay men. – Contains spoilers – The vampire and …
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People – and Places

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March 24, 2013 by Richard

Why Alan Bennett’s new play felt strangely personal – and why he picked the wrong targets. It’s probably wise, as …
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