The television licence is an outdated concept – and the plans to replace it are even more out of touch with reality.
Tag: Britain
Phew, What A Scorcher! The Long, Hot Summer Of 1976
The fading cultural memory of Britain’s most famous heatwave.
The Relentless Lies And Contrived Hysteria Over The Existential Threat Of Porn
We would never take people seriously if they suggested that the whole of any industry or culture was represented solely by its worst elements. So why do we accept such blanket criticisms of adult entertainment?
Keeping Calm in The Face Of ‘Keep Calm And Carry On’
The ubiquitous appeal to a stiff upper lip has long outstayed its welcome.
No Reservations – The Slow Death Of Pub Culture
Reserving a table at a pub makes you one of the world’s biggest monsters.
The Fred West Tabloid Feeding Frenzy
How the New Year’s Day suicide of Fred West opened up the floodgates of tabloid sensationalism over his unspeakable crimes.
Never Mind The Bollocks – Here’s The British Police
Four decades on from the Sex Pistols court case, some delicate police officers are still getting worked up about offensive words.
Partied Out
Party politics and tribalism has ruined Britain. Let’s rip it up and start again.