The German Elections
So glad I missed the hype. Guess what? She is still on her perch. 🙂
Recommended Film – I Give It A Year
I Give It A Year
by Patrick O’Connor
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EVER been to a wedding and wondered if the couple were right for each other?
That’s the premise behind I Give It A Year, a pleasing British rom-com with more than a passing eye on the American market.
Recommended Book – Skios
Skios by Michael Frayn (Faber and Faber)
by Patrick O’Connor
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ONE of the dictionary definitions of farce is ‘a light dramatic work in which highly improbable plot situations, exaggerated characters, and often slapstick elements are used for humorous effect.’
The playwright and novelist Michael Frayn is perhaps best known for his 1982 stage comedy Noises Off but he also a very accomplished writer and this offering, set on the fictitious Greek island of Skios, contains all the ingredients for an enjoyable farce.
Interesting fact question
Who was the world’s first woman Prime Minister? Â Answer here
Never forget how lucky you are – Parental Advisory
Parental Advisory – this video contains some swearing and a lot of complicated words.(I know you probably think you are not lucky, but if you are able to watch and listen to this video, you are lucky to have access to a computer. 66% of the world population have no access to the internet.)