VIDEO: Review of the Year 2021
Andrew Burdett presents his annual reflections on the last twelve months: from the third national coronavirus lockdown, to a 21st Century space race.
Andrew Burdett presents his annual reflections on the last twelve months: from the third national coronavirus lockdown, to a 21st Century space race.
Christmas 2014 / Christmas Traditions / Today / TV / Video
A common Christmas crisis: finding something suitably special for one’s nearest and dearest, when twelve months earlier it seemed unlikely you’d ever better that ‘one-off’ gift. Imagine, then, the struggle for the ad team at John Lewis, who every year give the Great British public greater and greater offerings.
I’m a great fan of Top Gear, but its India Special in 2011 was embarrassing to sit through. Happily, this year, it seems Andy Wilman and his team have redeemed themselves.
London 2012 / Photos / Reviews / Summer 2012 / Today / Video
‘The centre of the world’ is a media hyperbole used too frequently to describe something that people from around the world are perceived to be focussed on. But last night’s breathtaking Olympic Opening Ceremony...
That Was The Week That Was Week Three has come to an end, but the most recurring news story of the last seven days is still the Costa Concordia disaster of last week. Thirteen...
Johnny English Reborn Universal Pictures, 101 minutes ★★★★★ Ever since I caught wind of filming for a sequel to the brilliant 2003 comedy Johnny English, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the film’s release in cinemas....
Given how much I enjoyed listening to an interview with the BBC’s Mark Lawson in June, I was the first in Burdett Towers to express my interest for a similar event with another Beeb...
Here I am, in my own Roaring Twenties, navigating life with a generally bright outlook. I recognise and appreciate how fortunate I have been – and credit my friends and loved ones for keeping me buoyant.
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