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The Empress Pub

Ringo's first solo album, Sentimental Journey, had a photo of the pub at the end of the street where he used to live on the cover. The pub is called "The Empress" and its sign shows an ocean liner...

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Les Dawson's Parisienne Adventure

Because of the way that TV credits are squashed up into a corner of the screen while they advertise the next programme, I was unable to read the name of the film to which credit was given courtesy of...

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Fuel Consumption To The Moon

There was a question on The Chase recently about the fuel consumption of Apollo 11's journey to the Moon (and back, probably). I can't remember the three possible answers exactly, but they were all 7...

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He Denies It Categorically.

I know what it means. But why? What does 'categorically' mean in this context? I know what it means (I repeat), but what does 'category' have to do with a denial? How did it come to be attached to...

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Old Words Over-Ride Modern Technology.

The reference to speed dial in the Corrie thread got me ruminating on this. We still refer to dialling when few telephones have a dial these days. And "hang up" is another one dating from when the...

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Are They Inventing Questions And Answers On "The Chase"?

There have been several questions lately on "The Chase" about words for groups of animals. Words I have never heard of in 70 years. There was a 'dazzle' of zebras. You can see why it's a good word for...

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When Did 'Actress' Become A Dirty Word?

It seems to me that, for a few years now, women in the acting profession have been referred to as 'actors'. Why? With some jobs we have one word for men and women -- nurse, doctor, lawyer, barrister,...

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Duncan Renaldo, The Cisco Kid

I half remember a film set in what were then modern times, i.e. when the film was made, not the 19th century, in which Duncan Renaldo (or a lookalike)appeared dressed as the Cisco Kid. It was in a...

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Who Was That Woman?

I just watched "funny Cow".(Channel 4). i thought the woman at the bottom of the stairs at 53:33 (including adverts) blooked like Cilla Black, but it couldn't have been her, as she died in 2015 and...

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Is This A Hymn?

I found the following written in pencil by my mother over 60 years ago on a sheet from a cash book. There were no crossings out so I'm certain that she didn't compose it herself. Do you recognise it?...

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Champion The Wonder Horse.

I recorded and watched the second episode of Champion the Wonder Horse (Talking Pictures TV). I sang along with the opening credits, but when I sang "The time will come when everyone will know the...

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What's That All About?

At the start of the Jeremy Vine Show on Channel 5, when JV introduces the guests for that morning, his assistant, Storm Huntley, applauds while moving her hands round in a circular fashion. What's...

Rondy

A Cowboy's Tale

One day, back in the olden days, a cowboy was crossing the desert to do some trading and came upon an Indian. The Indian was laying on his back and had an erection that stuck straight up in the air....

Rondy

The Fly Doctor

In the world of flies, a young fly needed a heart transplant. After being taken to surgery, the fly anaesthesiologist put the young fly to sleep. The fly doctor's assistant cut open the young fly’s...

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Ownership Of Property

I successfully did the conveyancing on the purchase of our home over 30 years ago. I followed the advice of a book. The book, so far as I can remember, advised us (my wife and me) to purchase as...

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Why Is There A B In Lambda?

The greek equivalent of the letter L is called 'lambda'. But why is there a silent 'b' in it? I assume that a Greek person reciting the alphabet would say 'lam-da' just as we say 'double -yoo' for...

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Where Have I Seen The Vodaphone Man Before?

The advert currently on features a "chunky" man with a few days growth of beard. He was in something where he was fairly stupid, but loveable. What was it?...

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Was The Mastermind Job Advertised?

I wonder what the requirements were. "Ability to read essential" That's about it. What other requirements could there be? Perhaps in these times it would be helpful if the applicant were a member of...

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Name That Programme!

Many years ago, late 1950s or early 60s, there was a programme about the golden years of Hollywood. It was hosted/introduced by Dick Powell. The theme tune was Chopin's Étude Opus 10, no 3 (So Deep is...

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Jay Benedict "The Greatest"

At the end of yesterday's episode of "The Greatest", there was a dedication to Jay Benedict, who died in 2020. I wondered what part he had played in the series, but I've been unable to find out. His...

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The Empress Pub

Les Dawson's Parisienne Adventure

Fuel Consumption To The Moon

He Denies It Categorically.

Old Words Over-Ride Modern Technology.

Are They Inventing Questions And Answers On "The Chase"?

When Did 'Actress' Become A Dirty Word?

Duncan Renaldo, The Cisco Kid

Who Was That Woman?

Is This A Hymn?

Champion The Wonder Horse.

What's That All About?

A Cowboy's Tale

The Fly Doctor

Ownership Of Property

Why Is There A B In Lambda?

Where Have I Seen The Vodaphone Man Before?

Was The Mastermind Job Advertised?

Name That Programme!

Jay Benedict "The Greatest"

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