1664 Mustafa II, Ottoman Sultan, was born (d. 1703). 1685 – James II of England and VII of Scotland became King upon the death of his brother Charles II. 1778 In Paris the Treaty of Alliance and the T… more →
Homepaddockwrote 2 months ago: Probably no one under 60 is closely familiar now with the BBC Radio quiz program My Word. Immensely … more →
wrote 7 months ago: TWO OF the most entertaining uses of radio waves were the BBC programs My Word! (1956-1990) and My M … more →
wrote 1 year ago: 1664 Mustafa II, Ottoman Sultan, was born (d. 1703). 1685 – James II of England and VII of Scotland … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Sitting in front of the fire I heard a knock at the door. As I walked to the door my heart began to … more →
wrote 2 years ago: On February 6: 1664 Mustafa II, Ottoman Sultan, was born (d. 1703). 1685 – James II of England and V … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Jimmy Bullard should be jetting off to South Africa this summer. He may not be particularly gifted ( … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Happy birthday Denis Norden – 88 today. His voice is familiar from the radio, I don’t re … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Ah the joys of getting older. Your wilbus doesn’t work so good anymore, new music sounds like a load … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Getting anywhere for midday on a Sunday seems for some reason to be a tall order in our house and ye … more →