It was with a genuine feeling of sadness that I learned of the death of Dr Edgar Mann. The former MHK and MLC was from a different era in politics, but he played a major role in Tynwald; in his … Continue reading
Life Without George and Biker Gove – television re-imaginings we can only dream of
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Following the exciting and earth-shattering news that Birds of a Feather is to return after 15 years for another series, I can reveal exclusively that a number of other old favourites are to be revived and re-imagined. However, we should … Continue reading
At least he never made Peter Karran a minister…five reasons to not be annoyed that Tony Brown is getting an OBE
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So, it’s just been announced in the birthday honours, that former chief minister Tony Brown is to be awarded an OBE. I’m not convinced we are going to hear a fanfare of approval, if his profile in various online forums … Continue reading
The other education reforms under consideration by Michael Gove
There is much excitement at the current exam reform proposal from Education Secretary Michael Gove. The last wheeze appears to be to take a leaf out of the Thomas Gradgrind book of education, make learning less interesting and more about … Continue reading
Five uses for a failed candidate from The Apprentice
The current series of The Apprentice has crept up on us rather like the sunshine. There have been a few damp squibs in the early weeks, as the paucity of the current crop of candidates make us yearn for the … Continue reading
Six tips for the Isle of Man’s newly elected Member of the House of Keys
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Belated congratulations to Chris Thomas, the new MHK for Douglas West. We should all wish him well as he tries to fill the shoes left by political giant Geoff Corkish, who has donned the Legislative Council slippers. Anyway, as Mr … Continue reading
Yes, he’s your brother, but he’s still too heavy to lift – a man to man talk about the new family member
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Okay Daddy, it’s been a while since our last man-to-man discussion. I’ll let you off as you’ve been a bit busy and, when you’ve not been busy, it seems you’ve been falling asleep. Having a baby in the house is … Continue reading
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Death by cheese: a television exit begging to be topped
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Television hit an unprecedented high point earlier this week when Martine McCutcheon was killed by a cheese in Midsomer Murders. There was a nice symmetry to this with regards to her career, as it’s exactly what it felt like when … Continue reading
From Tulisa to Atos – Tynwald is back and we’re quaking in our boots
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This week sees the return of Tynwald for the new year. The excitement is unbearable. What will our politicians do for us? Well, we already know they’ll be looking at redrawing constituency boundaries. The current proposal for 12 two-member constituencies … Continue reading
Fireman Sam: The Lost Episode
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I am delighted to announce that I have uncovered the script to an episode of Fireman Sam that has never been aired. It can be revealed for this first time today: It is an ordinary day in Pontypandy. The sun … Continue reading
