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Charles Dickens meets Strictly Come Dancing and the X Factor (Belle)

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The plot of this generic Dickens work had been dreadfully bowdlerised and it was no surprise to me that it had been snuck into the BBC2 schedules with no fanfare. Part Mr Fezziwig’s ball, part Strictly Come Dancing and part … Continue reading →

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Good enough for Sting and Trudie, Jeremy and Sinéad, and even the Queen – but not good enough for Rousse

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Dreamaticus

When I signed up for a “small celebration” I didn’t expect a whole week away on a cruise ship. However, such was the excitement amongst the female colleagues who had organised it that I felt that I couldn’t back out. … Continue reading →

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Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Gillian McKeith disappoint (Rousse)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole’s sudden departure from the X Factor left a huge hole that I was expected to fill. Knowing very little about the music industry, I let the bony woman through to the next round. She almost … Continue reading →

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Belle’s crush continues

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I watched a work colleague interview Cesar Millan about his use of social media (“who do you follow?”) while I sighed and puppy-dog eyed at him. I was sure we were meant to be together. Meanwhile, a sort of low … Continue reading →

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