Last week, I was sent an exciting news story by a friend. This was a surprise for two reasons: I’m chronically online so I usually see everything first, and also there are no good news stories any more in this life. But it was real, and for many people, including me, this one piece of blessed news was equal to three or four regular pieces of good news.

It is a rat king of good news, a fatberg of good news clogging up my pipes. It had been announced that *trumpets heralding* *doves released* the iconic Nigella Lawson is joining the iconic The Great British Bake Off!!!!!! (I don’t know how many exclamation marks are allowed in the Guardian style guide, I might be pushing it.)

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My reaction might seem over the top, but I won’t allow you to Debbie Downer this news that has turned my frown upside down. One of my favourite people on the planet to watch on TV, joining a TV show I love and watch every season of. As a TV lover, nothing could be better. Bake Off is a wonderful, cosy, sweet, fun and delicious show. Unlike other reality competition shows (which I also love), the contestants on........

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