I think, on balance, I prefer chilly evenings in front of the log burner.

I watched the second series of The Gold and I think it was better than the first. By combining real-life plot points into single characters they created space for a bit more arty stuff. You should watch it. #film25

The next village is having a party. Music, ale etc. There will be some ‘younger siblings’ born in 9 months.

Seeing a lot of VPN adverts this week.

All trainers are awful. This is Big Shoe reminding me that I should be wearing Crocs and Ecco.

I bought some Kerrygold cinnamon and maple butter today, and some crumpets. Friday nights in your 50s are pretty special.

Fiona Bruce bbc1 klaxon.

I’m drying my hiking boots by the log burner and eating a toffee apple. I’m going to have a hot bath with a gin & ginger, slather myself in cocoa butter then watch Traitors in an oversized dressing gown. Anyone who says aging sucks is probably doing parkruns and drinking matcha.

I no longer trust shoes without a commando sole.

Strictly has conned us into thinking average dancers with a soundalike music track is good telly. It was the bit we groaned at on Top of The Pops.

AFFORD the house of your dreams by simply hanging an upside-down Union Jack halfway up a nearby lamppost. 𝗧𝘄𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗽𝘀

Taskmaster is the Sugarbabes of comedy. If nobody’s asked you yet, it might be time for a rethink.

Tomorrow I am heading north on a road trip. Proper north. Midge north.

I am in Durham of all places.

You can have a Star Bar for breakfast. It’s allowed. I don’t know why we don’t do it more.

Stunned at how well the dancer is doing in the dancing show.

Do the high notes. Dare you.

I don’t think Johannes can ever win because he’s too good against the amateurs.

I’m very sad to hear the news that one of the all-time great automotive journalists & broadcasters, Quentin Willson, has died, aged 68. He was clever, engaging & friendly, & we’ll not see his like again. Here he is on #TopGear in ’98. #RIPQuentinWillson

Quentin Wilson told me not to buy a TVR. I wish I’d listened to him.