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Agent Provocateur. July 2011
Dear Rowley, I’m beginning to agree with the Daily Mail that we’re blowing the phone hacking scandal out of all proportion. The world’s economy is teetering on the brink like an Essex girl after one too many Snowballs and yet … Continue reading
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Suits Ewe Sir August 2010
Dear Rowley, Did you see the Stephen Sondheim prom on telly last Saturday? The man is a genius. I know everyone went totally gaga for Dame Judi’s Send in the Clowns but I thought the absolute stars of the show … Continue reading
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Royal Ascot 2010
Dear Rowley, So sorry you couldn’t attend Royal Ascot this year. It wasn’t the same without you. Would you believe this is my 7th year as fashion critic for the BBC? For the rest of the year I feel like … Continue reading