“An evening of sophistication, glamour and high spirits” was how the promotional material described Intelligent Life’s readers evening that took place last night. With cognac tasting from Martell thrown in, it seemed only reasonable to join in the magazine’s second anniversary celebrations. Sophistication: that was the location – the luxurious Grosvenor House on Park Lane.… Continue reading Unintelligible life
Peacock Bar @ Clapham Junction
They were playing Whitney Houston when we first went in the Peacock Bar last night and that’s not good. That’s really not good at all. I’m a placid person but there’s something about the high-pitched warbling, wailing screeches of Whitney Houston and – even worse – Maria Carey that makes me want to start throwing… Continue reading Peacock Bar @ Clapham Junction
Big Brother kindle power
In July, Amazon deleted books bought by kindle users including, ironically, Orwell’s 1984. The books were sold illegally as the publisher didn’t have the rights to produce electronic copies. Amazon have since apologised and given refunds to readers who had books deleted – along with any notes and annotations – from their kindles without their… Continue reading Big Brother kindle power
Notting Hill Carnival – bank holiday
Thousands of vibrant costumes dance through the streets; an elaborate blend of green, red, blue and yellow masquerading to competing sounds of pan, calypso, soca, and sound systems. Scantily-clad dancers in plumed head-gear keep smiles in tact while being hugged and mobbed by crowds of revellers in endless photo-shoots. Along the 3.5 mile route, barbequed… Continue reading Notting Hill Carnival – bank holiday
BBC TV centre tour
Had a really fun tour behind the scenes at the BBC today with the London School of Journalism folks. We got to see some props like this prosthetic chest cavity used in Holby City …and the ornamental dog that killed Dirty Den in Eastenders I volunteered to ‘present’ Newsround and read off the auto-cue –… Continue reading BBC TV centre tour