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When I discover a new word I am delighted. ‘Autochthonous’ is one I have seen occasionally, but which I have…

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The private hospital room in Chelsea was so relaxing I would have stayed for a week if it was affordable.…

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It certainly never happened to me when I was a lad – even after a particularly insightful essay on the…

I’ve always had a soft spot for Louis Theroux. I wouldn’t call him a friend, exactly, but I’ve known him…