1 FEBRUARY 1997, page 43

Pop Music

Breakfast shambles Marcus Berkmann 'Exalting trivia to the level of profun- dity' isn't the sole preserve of pop critics (thanks, Michael). When it comes to the employment......

Theatre

The Homecoming (National) Fascinating Aida (Vaudeville) Territorial imperative Sheridan Morley W hy were we always so afraid to laugh at, or at any rate with, Harold Pin- ter?......

Radio

The two Arthurs Michael Vestey W hen Irene Thomas reminded us on Desert Island Discs last Sunday that Round Britain Quiz had been dropped from Radio Four, the fearful symmetry......