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Over the past 50 years, The Times Diary has provides a daily dose of mirth, gossip, innuendo and anecdote from writers including Ion Trewin, Alan Coren, Giles Coren, Michael Leapman and Hugo Rifkind. Patrick Kidd, the paper’s political sketch-writer, presents an anthology of the finest extracts from the half century since 3 May 1966, when the very first column (then called ‘As it Happens’) reported that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was rotating as well as leaning.
The Times Diary at 50 collects fifty years of witty observations, behind-the-scenes gossip, and insightful anecdotes from the esteemed publication.
This anthology is likely to be appreciated by long-time readers of The Times and those who enjoy witty commentary on current affairs and society. The collection's strength lies in its curated selection of humorous and anecdotal entries spanning fifty years. The variety of contributors ensures a diverse range of voices and perspectives on the news. It offers a lighthearted yet informed look back at half a century of British life and journalism.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Times Books UK
ISBN-10:
0008205523
ISBN-13:
9780008205522
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