I saw that the other week, and as you say the plot had issues, but it was strangely compelling.

😳

So what did you do? What happened?

May you a conqueror? It’ll make you skint.

Am I obligated to tell you?

Much obliged x

Undoubtedly an horrific way to expire; but one can’t help feeling, richly deserved.

Ha ha 👌🏻😂🤣

Also, don’t adjust flapping banners, in a rainstorm, in the middle of a new year’s party, on the roof of your stately home, after a few drinks, against the advice of your wife, whilst being egged on by your brother-in-law.

Crikey they’ll let anyone in!

Brian Stowell was always under the impression that they were learners. I think he may have known people who knew Nelson. I set about trying to find some sort of evidence to the contrary…but sadly drew a blank, so was inclined to take his word for it.

Well he was sent by the Vienna sound archive. He was given extremely modern equipment (for the time), and it was a very cleverly thought out expedition.

It is said that the Manx recording were made from a learner not a native speaker. Personally I have my doubts that that was the case. Why would a serious researcher do that?

The recordings are pricey though! Very clear for their age.

Isn’t that just a standard saying for going to sleep? Like “up the wooden hill to Bedfordshire”?