Jugglers and stunt men acts have never appealed to me 

I can't be bothered with those type of programmes. I know there's some very talented people out there but I don't want to watch them. I like what I call proper programmes. Fussy, Yeah I know.

Guilty or not he's still 8th in line to the throne !
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Never watched it

Wonder if Charlie was upset when he lost his winter fuel allowance - them draughty old castles must cost a fortune to keep warm.

On Andrew's pension I had my statement for what  I'll get from April. There was a note that they have to be notified of various changes. One of those was going in prison. Perhaps he won't be collecting it for long til it gets  stopped. He may not get a full one anyway if he hasn't paid enough stamps.

Quote from: Scrumpy on February 20, 2026, 12:36:46 PMCould it be your son. !!!!

I suspect he's an old friend's son who I haven't seen in years, has grown up and I just don't recognise him

I haven't watched it in years but do recall there were a lot of foreign acts which rather goes away from thr title.

It's changed from a singing contest into a popularity contest over the years. Obviously we aren't very popular.

Quote from: Scrumpy on February 20, 2026, 12:32:24 PMOop's!!  Where are my manners..!!  Forgot to say

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY.. for yesterday..

He can claim his state pension now.
I read that because he did 22 years in the Royal Navy, and paid NI contributions,   he is entitled to a state pension same as us, now.

Quote from: Scrumpy on February 20, 2026, 12:36:46 PMCould it be your son. !!!!

Next thing we see will be a 'Dear Miriam'  letter  from the lad,  asking for advice because his Father doesn't recognise him any more.