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Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes

Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes

Speaking at a literary festival, Queen Camilla praises the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, declaring: “Who can forget the infamous...

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Peter Rhodes on books, taxes and the small print of a £150 billion offer

Peter Rhodes on books, taxes and the small print of a £150 billion offer

How new words are born. A Daily Telegraph reader suggests the 2012-coined word “omnishambles” to describe government chaos ought to be replaced by...

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Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant

Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant

Last words on the Last Night of the Proms. Does anyone understand how some people, having bought their tickets, chosen a little flag to wave and...

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Mark Andrews: When the police hand 'get out of jail free' cards to the thieves

Mark Andrews: When the police hand 'get out of jail free' cards to the thieves

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news Ever wondered if the person sitting next to you on the bus, train or tram is up to no good?...

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Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies

Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies

Thank you for the many comments on coconuts, following an item this week. I'm surprised no-one mentioned the ultimate coconut treat. You take one...

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