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Checkpoint Charlie won't just fade away
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/10/2017
» Seeing the headline "End of Bangkok Traffic Checkpoints Promised", I did a double-take. The Big Mango just wouldn't be the same without irritating checkpoints and those happy conversations with Sgt Nop, often concluding with generous donations to the Widows and Orphans Fund. And the checkpoints have an annoying habit of suddenly appearing when your bladder is bursting and you are desperate to get home.
Facing the music on a desert island
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/02/2017
» The daily news is so depressing it is time for a bit of unabashed escapism. Last weekend marked the 75th anniversary of Desert Island Discs, one of BBC Radio's most iconic programmes. The format involves celebrities being interviewed about their life and selecting eight records if castaway on a desert island. Each guest is allowed a book of their choice and an inanimate luxury.