While catching up on University Challenge at lunchtime, the Ombudsman was delighted to see Prog featured in the music round. Less pleasing was the contestants' failure to identify the works of one Robert Fripp. We will, of course, be calling on Government for improved arts education.

We were sad to hear that David Lynch, a truly progressive artist, has died at 78. His works are a frequent topic of debate and disquiet here at ProgOmbsHQ. Here he is on the set of "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" with another dearly departed David, whom Mr. Lynch later re-cast as a giant kettle.

Today's listening at ProgOmbsHQ, even though the snow didn't settle in our environs. Whether or not Ms. Bush actually "had it off" with the snowman in track 3 is not within our jurisdiction to determine although, for what it's worth, The PO says she definitely did.

We enjoyed Prog Magazine's review of the annual "Prog The Forest" but we have received complaints already, particularly around whether "fun" has any places in Prog, and the provenance of post-rock. Our Insight officer is on the case!