chris daly

The final sentinel. An outstanding image, as ever.

Wonderful.

Excellent reporting and photos. Thanks both for this in-depth account.

Telegraph: Europe orbits England, as is right and proper.

James, I'd strongly recommend Pierre Clostermann's The Big Show - his memoir of flying with the Free French. It's one to beg, borrow or steal.

Thanks for compiling this feast of goodies, James. Spoilt for choice.

Morning, Laine. Have a good one.

Hope it all works out, Jan. It's very trying. Looking forward to your return.

Rollerball meets the Marx brothers.

Michae, so good to read another full length article by you.

Wondrous!

Excellent news, Robin.

Agreed. Too hard to believe that they'd still be gullible this late in the game, if they ever were.

Strongly agree, Andy. I take the right wing strategy to be: (1) to obfuscate the science (cite maverick voices; raise the case of thalidomide) and (2) to champion personal choice over collective responsibility (mask wearing; vaccination).

while smoking.

Smashing. Keep them coming.

Well, it's a sight that gladdens my heart.

And sounds a bit like "I'll let it go just this once but don't do it again."

Chris, how many cats do you have at the farm right now?

A superb and lacerating piece.

Love this photo of him, Jan. He looks easy-going and good fun to be around - a hands-on dad too.

I hadn't thought of that. It's happened before: de Gaulle appealing directly to the troops and going over the heads of the generals during the Algiers putsch of 1961.

George Carlin territory!

James, Tim - many thanks for this wealth of recommendations. I've saved each of your posts for future reference.

A lovely tribute.

Excellent. Will follow both up. Thanks.

James, I've been meaning to ask: are there any books on Suez '56 that you'd especially recommend?

An echo of the Seventh Seal

Looks yummy.

They're under no pressure from the press on this issue - nor on any other.