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A magician from the trenches of war
Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/09/2025
» Last month PostScript mentioned the strange phenomenon of how the 1950s British ventriloquist Peter Brough and his schoolboy dummy Archie Andrews had a successful radio show called Educating Archie. Although Brough's ventriloquist skills was a visual art and seemed wasted on radio it didn't appear to bother listeners.
Familiar foes all set to top charts again
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 17/08/2025
» For all the things wrong about NCAA football nowadays -- Name and Image Licensing (which enables colleges to legally pay players), the transfer portal (creating player free agency) mega conferences, etc -- the governing body of American college ball finally got something right:
Strange choices of pets in Thailand
Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/08/2025
» There was a report in last Monday's Post that lions are becoming popular pets in Thailand. It is believed there are about 500 captive lions mainly in Thailand's zoos, breeding farms and petting cafes, but more disturbingly, some in private homes. It doesn't need spelling out why this is not a good idea.
Watch your step these stormy nights
Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/05/2025
» The rainstorms during the past week have been really refreshing. They've cooled things down a bit which is quite a relief after perspiring my way through April. I also appreciate the accompanying rolling thunder which provides a stirring theatrical soundtrack for the rain sloshing down. It's just another reminder of how powerful Mother Nature can be.
'Devastated' Prince Harry says no UK return but seeks reconciliation
AFP, Published on 03/05/2025
» LONDON - Prince Harry said Friday he wanted to reconcile with Britain's royal family, but was "devastated" at losing a court battle over his security that meant he felt unable to return to the country with his family.
Man Utd, Spurs sink again as Forest maintain Premier League title dream
AFP, Published on 20/01/2025
» LONDON - Manchester United slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton as Old Trafford remembered the legendary Denis Law on Sunday, while Tottenham's troubles also persist after they lost 3-2 at Everton.
Alien: Romulus lands on Disney+ Hotstar
Life, Published on 02/01/2025
» The legendary Alien franchise's latest instalment Alien: Romulus makes its highly anticipated streaming debut on Disney+ Hotstar.
Muhammad most popular boys’ baby name in England
Published on 05/12/2024
» LONDON - Muhammad was the most popular name given to baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, ousting Noah to take the top spot, official figures showed on Thursday.
Our pick of the best alien and monster films out now
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2024
» Alien: Romulus is now in cinemas. The much-awaited science fiction horror film is directed by Fede Álvarez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rodo Sayagues. The movie stars Cailee Spaeny (Civil War, Priscilla, On The Basis Of Sex), David Jonsson (Industry, Deep State) and Archie Renaux (Morbius, The Greatest Beer Run Ever).
New movies out this week: Aug 15-21
Guru, Published on 15/08/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.