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some mindless fishing

It has been one of those weeks.  He and I have been living separate mid-week lives, influenced by his work and my reviewing.  But instead of collapsing into a heap on the sofa, I felt we needed some harmless cinematic fluff … Continue reading

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upstairs or downstairs?

Neil Jackson is an actor and writer and has appeared in Heartbeat, Ultimate Force, Silent Witness, Red Cap, Dream Team and  Upstairs, Downstairs. He also starred in Oliver Stone’s Alexander, and US TV Series Blade: The Series and CSI : … Continue reading

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Hello Fresh: the no-shop food service

The temptation of hosting a girls night-in is never an over-whelming one.  In fact, the occasion usually feels a great deal more worthy of a night out, even if only to a local pub or restaurant.  When home entertaining, there’s … Continue reading

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female agents calling the shots

Carrie Mathison, played by Claire Danes, in the gripping TV drama Homeland, is a very current and compelling character, the latest in an illustrious line of top female TV agents. For longer than a decade we have admired the legend … Continue reading

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