Dante-esque.

But Solaris was good at least.

Good show, typically dark for the lads and cleverly plotted. Going to see the live show next weekend.

And why shouldn't you be.

*placeholder for joke about Christmas post from overseas*

Pipe down Michael Portillo

Ditto but maroon with subtle grey piping around the crew neck collar. Merino naturally. My good lady wife's friend used to design for them and was always getting samples, quite a few of which found their way to me.

In the UK, I was lucky enough to read an article about this new 'phenomenon of modern television' in the Sunday newspaper just before it aired. I was instantly intrigued, so recorded and watched every episode (as I lived with my parents at the time who would not have been good viewing companions).

Were you fired or merely discharged?

Jealous

Death By Stereo

Used to fantastic effect to soundtrack the opening scene of episode 1 of The Americans.

Thanks to you and Marc for all the good music this year. Highlights for me have been Swans, Prolapse and Tuneyards 👌

Richard, how right you are. He's one of my favourite authors writing currently and this put me in mind of another, William Boyd. The chapter in Auvergne that gives the novel its title was so beautifully written.

Your haiku game needs work.