‘It was the last place we thought to look’ say colleagues. Dr Janina Ramirez has established herself as one of Britain’s most popular – and distinctive – TV historians.  But her presenting style does sometimes cause problems…. ‘Last night’s BBC4 documentary on Julian of Norwich was classic Ramirez’ enthused local GP and amateur historian Charles Thornbury. ‘We saw Janina perform many of her trademark moves: walking along a street walking across a field climbing up a staircase climbing down a staircase (usually the same one) wandering around...

MPs will now debate motion: ‘This House Believes that, in a Time of National Crisis, Emily Maitlis Should go on Strictly Come Dancing Whether She Wants to or Not’. ‘It’s no longer just a question of advancing her career’ said a senior BBC News executive ‘it’s about stepping up for her country. ‘The Pound is at its lowest level since goodness-knows-when, the markets are having kittens, and families up and down the land have been torn apart – possibly for generations to come’. The UK needs something that can bring together people throughout...

Three ‘major names’ under the spotlight as police pass initial papers to the DPP. Under new guidelines, the names of those involved will not be released unless or until formal charges are brought. However, some information has already come to light as to the identity of those ‘of interest’ to detectives: A multi-coloured cat, linked to inappropriate relations with young mice and a woodpecker A small Welsh steam locomotive, suspected of people trafficking A tight-knit group of moon-based creatures, believed to have pimped out an underage dragon to NASA astronauts In a separate...

Amid the fierce campaigning over Brexit, one crucial issue has so far been missed by the mainstream media. ‘They are the obvious choice’ said First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ‘ and I think I speak for everyone in Scotland in saying ‘enough already’ with votes and referenda for the next few days: let’s just nominate Charlie and Craig now and have done with it’. The duo have enthusiastically agreed, and are reported to be working on various songs. ‘The Eurovision is a great way for countries to kick back, forget their immediate problems, and have a good old...

Bizarre reports are leaking from Broadcasting House on Senior Presenters’ Troubling Behaviour. In the ‘hot-house’ that is the 21st Century BBC, a number of familiar faces are becoming ever-more focused on their work. Science and environment guru David Shuckman is often seen walking through the office carrying an inflatable dinghy on his head – similar to those used when filming collapsing icebergs at the poles. ‘You never know where climate change will strike next, do you?’ Shuckman is reported to say.  He has a number of similar craft – fully inflated and...