Frank discovers a remarkable science book that could transform the standards of education in our state schools... On those occasions – and God knows they are legion! - when I feel the need to dose myself with unlikely wisdom, there is a particular book I turn to. Actually, “booklet” would be ... Read More...

Today's hero of slang is the peerless P.G., whose contribution to the language, especially the language of alcohol consumption, cannot be overestimated... Setting aside, now I check, the small matter of two no. 10s in the series, this is the thirteenth Hero of Slang. I find it almost inconceivable that Wodehouse ... Read More...

New Dabbler addition Luke Honey writes about food, drink and the finer things in life over at his blog The Greasy Spoon.Today we take a trip to the revamped Wheeler's, one of London's most established fish restaurants, where Luke is wondering about the decorum of the decor... I had been looking ... Read More...