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How long...

...has Moira Stuart been reading the news for the BBC? Every morning I wake up and there she is droning on. Even my Grandfather, God rest his soul, used to call her Moaning Moira.

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Dr Who

In the first episode of the new series, when Billie Piper was in the basement with the moving mannequins, Graham Nortons voice and applause could be heard over the sound of Dr Who. How did this...

TheLegend

collateral

in collateral what is the relevance to the film when the taxi stops and 2 wolves run across the road?

Dom Tuk

My grandfathers stamp collection which has been given to me contains some very old British stamps dating from 1920s onwards. is there a good website that contains pictures of old stamps which i could...

paulh

Wiring an electric shower

I need to fit a 45A breaker for my shower, but my current MCB only allows up to a max of 40A. Do I have to install a new circuit board, or is there another option

jjaammeess

high pressure hoses

can anybody tell me if there is a noticable reduction in water pressure when you increase the length of the high pressure hose to say about 50 meters --thanks

Halphpint

MOT expired

i was stopped by the police and only when they stopped me i realised the MOT had run out the day before. Can you tell me what will happen to me and my licence now as this has never happened to me...

kjc0123

the meaning of "specific dimensions"

What is the meaning of "specific dimensions" in the following sentences? Da Vinci's original commission for Madonna of the Rocks had come from an organization known as the Confraternity of the...

bartholomew

what does in a warp way mean?

Example: "She was fascinating in a warped kind way." Could you explain what that means?

Woodstock

The Perfect Caravan Site

We have only recently started caravanning and I am looking for the perfect site to suit my family. In UK, preferably England or Wales south of Derbyshire. Preferably a smallish site with...

charl

documents needed?

What is the pocedure nessasary to take to open a business in Costa Rica for a British passport holder?

waynepompey

Electric cooker

I want to disconnect my electric cooker from the wall. Does anyone know of a step by step chart on line guide i could follow ? I can find how to change a plug, change a light bulb but not this...

purplefish

women

does it shock anybody else how greedy and selfish some women are? i have read posts on here ranging from girlfriends wanting prom dresses to some poor blokes fiancee expecting him to spend 3/4 to his...

nickymanley

Most densely populated city.

I was under the impression that Portsmouth, where I live, was the most densely populated city in relation to it's size, but on the radio this morning, they said it was the second. What is the first?

brendakimg

wirral

where did the name wirral come from and why

maitre d'

job applications

After 30 years in work, now find myself looking for a new career. I applied 4 a position, applications closed on Friday 18/3, then a paper sift of candidates & shortlisting for...

gerry

I'm needing some advice plz

I was wondering if anyone can give some advice here.I just found out earlier on today that my good friend got into an altercation with another person when he was out on Saturday night.It has something...

caramba22242

window blinds

My flat has new double glazed windows which can either tilt open into the room from the top only ...or open inward as a unit. Problem is that there is only a gap of about one inch from the...

lauraloubell

restoring pine table

whats the best way to try and restore a pine table, that has been marked with cold/hot glasses/dishes etc? Thanks.