what did I miss?

[Pickle]

I've been in the USA for 3 years and am soon heading back home to sunny England. My question is- What did I miss in the British News? I know the main stories but I'm sure there's a few things that people will refer to and I'll have no idea what they're talking about. I only found out about the John Leslie thing this week for example!

[andy hughes]

You need to wise up on the concept of 'reality tv' - yes it is a contradicition in terms, but it's massively popular here now. As a result, the cult of 'celebrity' has reached an all-time low, with pop groups created via tv shows, and the Christmas Number One single predicted - correctly - almost three months in advance! The ongoing issue of immigrants and 'assylum seekers' continues to grow apace, and public services are deteriorating at an alarming rate. Sorry, I'm not trying to put you off returning - it's just that the doom-and-gloom and nonsense are the two major factors of most people's conversations, so really, only the subjects have changed in your absence, the famous British pessimisim is alive and well!

[eatstatic]

According to Edwina Currie John Major is fantastic generous lover.

[Pickle]

John Major and Edwina Currie!! I've met her, he could do better. She's a tight-arse, never buys a round.

[Pris]

Ooooh! No update....But..... WELCOME HOME!!! xxx

[docklands77]

YOU HAVEN'T MISSED MUCH!!

[rinkytink]

Do not return at any cost. England is on the way down.........

[archhippy]

well there isnt much but welcome home and tartan wizard id love to come to the convention but it is TOO FAR AWAY!