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A burgundy red bob and Big Ben (Rousse)

TPR made a huge effort with his appearance, first straightening and then dying, his grey hair into a glossy burgundy red bob. This was all in readiness for the arrival of a bunch of his former work colleagues at our … Continue reading

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Belle bluffs about kids’ TV

My new job was to act as an expert on a children’s cultural movement. It seemed that a TV programme about the manager of a boys’ football team was now must-see viewing and I was expected to interpret this phenomenon … Continue reading

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Peter Mandelson and the Labour Party lodge at Belle’s B&B

Being the landlady of a B&B was much more stressful than I had anticipated. My guests, the entire shadow cabinet and Peter Mandelson, had taken over the TV lounge to watch the LibDem conference. They demanded Pringles and endless cups … Continue reading

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