Links On the 4th December 2017, I put out a statement which began " The short version is - there won't be a Review 2017 this year" and goes on to explain that I'd been too busy with work (true) to be able to arrange anything. Then in a moment reminiscent of Doctor Who returning to television after Mark Campbell boldly said in the introduction to the Pocket Essentials about the series that this wouldn't happen, I filled the period between Christmas and New Year with a review of the year. The categories seem quite random. No favourite books, music or what have you. So ...
My favourite film scene of that year was Wonder Woman battling the bullets in across no man's land. My favourite company was Cinema Paradiso and still is now that they've decided to increase the number of discs they're sending out across accounts to help navigate the postal strikes. My favourite Doctor Who story of that year was All Hands on Deck, Eddie Robson's brilliant Short Trip about how Susan joined the Time War. My favourite podcast was Rachel Maddow. My favourite TV moment was the twist at the end of the first series of The Good Place.
"The nation’s seasonal publishing and gifting tradition nourishes its unique literary culture."
"They have everything they could ever want, except for a cheap snow globe."
"Londoners get an extra present - free travel on Christmas Day. For the first time, Christmas day bus and tube fares are scrapped thanks to a seasonal gesture by London Transport. This clip from BBC News was originally broadcast on 25 December 1978."
"Move to see restitution of 116 historical objects taken by British during the sacking of Benin in 1897."
"Don’t just re-heat your leftovers – turn them into delicious new dishes…"
"When @BBCBreakfast went to an outside broadcast at the absolute worst time."
"Elves are meant to be supporting players in the story of Christmas, but in the 21st century, they’ve stolen the show."
Why have I received £10 from the DWP? How the Christmas bonus works and who is eligible for payment:
"According to Government guidance, you must be present or ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Gibraltar during the qualifying week to get a Christmas bonus."
"Whether you fancy a heartwarming carol with Elvis or the story of a yuletide drug dealer from OutKast, there’s a festive album for you in our rundown of the best ever."
A Spotify Playlist.
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