17 MAY 2008, Page 24

Guard duty

Sir: I have to advise Leonard Allen (Letters, 10 May) that his defence of what he refers to as ‘The Guards’ is misplaced. The Brigade of Guards and Household Cavalry have fought for freedom in this country for the BBC, and anyone else for that matter, to be able to screen what it likes without fear, favour or censorship. That, Mr Allen, is of far more importance and significance.

Nicky Samengo-Turner

Hundon, Suffolk