Fred and that Brazilian World Cup Win

Last night, the whole world felt relief for the unfortunate Marcelo when Brazil drew level and then went on to win. But the most relieved Brazilian player was hopefully Fred because when Oscar scored – it rendered his cheating penalty null and void. Like everyone else, I could see that the referee had called it wrong and…

Never enjoy other people’s failings…

There is much talk at present lamenting the standard of the British sit-com. I haven’t seen Ben Elton’s new effort – The Wright Way – but knowing Ben’s work and having read his books, I suspect it is better than the detractors are saying – who incidentally all seem far too celebratory and gleeful to…