15 OCTOBER 1983, page 33

High Life

Decent Taki New York T missed all the fireworks because I left London two weeks ago. I guess I was lucky for once. In the mood I was in I don't think I could have endured a......

Radio

Overbalanced? Maureen Owen T he famous balance required by the BBC charter means that at worst, it can effectively neutralise any idea, however interesting. At best, balance,......

Television

Hothouse Richard Ingrams p erhaps with the arrival of cable tele- vision coming ever nearer, the BBC and ITV are about to embark on a campaign to show that they are both deeply......