A Novel Way to Treat a Writer
I have been inundated with emails from GCSE and A-level students who want me to spoonfeed answers on their set texts
Escalating Etiquette
Britons' behaviour on the London Underground escalators shows the country has not yet lost all its charm and civility
A Vintage Year for Acting
A glut of superb performances in 2012 reflects a rising general standard in the actor’s craft
Pope Benedict’s New Testament
Thanks to Pope Benedict XVI, the Catholic Church is making a vibrant and intellectually rigorous contribution to modern society Captivated audience: Pope Benedict XVI on his recent visit to London (PA) Eleanor
California Dreaming
'Don't believe what they say about California: it is still the matrix for our civilisation'