Frosty Blossom / March 5 2008
It happens with increasing frequency now in this country, probably due to global warming: flowers begin to bloom earlier and earlier in the year having then to endure the shock of cold morning frosts. And it isn’t just the local flora that gets caught out in this way.
As is very often the case in Great [...]
The Fly Who Came In From The Cold / January 28 2008
Every year, spring seems to arrive earlier and earlier. Daffodils are in early bloom in my garden and the wild rose bush is in tender bud. Generally, temperatures are above average for this time of year and for the past week or so, I have been thinking about having a cold beer much earlier in [...]
Rainman / September 4 2007
It is often stated that we English are obsessed with the weather. Well, let me tell you this: it’s true; we are.
Winter is by far my favourite season. Nothing beats getting all cosy in front of a blazing fire when there are snowdrifts and icy winds outside. And dressing up warm and going out carol-singing [...]
The Return of Tap / April 25 2007
How delighted I was to learn today that seminal rock band Spinal Tap are to reform. They will play the Live Earth concert at Wembley Stadium in London in July. The group were created for Rob Reiner’s cult 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap.
I have worked with Rob Reiner’s famous father Carl, who directed my erstwhile [...]
