It seems likely that September 9th will see Queen Elizabeth II surpass the achievement of her Great Grandmother, Queen Victoria, and become the longest ever serving monarch in British history. Whilst the role of the monarch has long since been transformed from the potentially tyrannical approach taken by some of her forebears, it is… Continue reading The Queen – Her powers, perks and privileges.
Month: September 2015
Doggerland – Britain’s Atlantis
Being an island nation, our long history and pre-history has been shaped by the sea possibly more than anywhere else on earth. Whilst some areas of our land were under sea just a millennia or so a go, since the last ice-age our coastline has gradually been pushed back by the ever rising oceans.… Continue reading Doggerland – Britain’s Atlantis
Don’t Panic! Don’t Panic! New Dad’s Army film but are remakes worth the risk?
One of the things I find being an avid cinema and television fan is that remakes are often ultimately disappointing. I’d much rather watch a brand new idea rather than revisit an old one which is likely to be much less enjoyable than the memories, if slightly biased of older classics. You can never… Continue reading Don’t Panic! Don’t Panic! New Dad’s Army film but are remakes worth the risk?
Stephen Liddell 