Elizabeth: The Golden Age A stunning feast for the eyes, from the settings and cinematography to the costumes. It's also a compelling drama.  In 1588 - a disunited kingdom - two faiths, two empires, two rulers. Papist Spain wants to bring down the heretic Elizabeth. Philip is building an armada but needs a rationale to […]

February's Site of the month John Cleese - John Cleese (of Monty Python fame) is one of Britain's most famous comedians. His site is full of video clips and silly stuff.

Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is actually a musical telling the infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, a serial killer, who set up a barber shop down in London that became the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. It's all a bit gruesome […]

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The Book of Lost Things

by John Connolly

February's quote of the month.

Every month I choose a quote from people far wiser than me to appear here.