30 JUNE 1990, page 49

High Life

Glitz- Taki Monte Carlo ven from a distance the French Riviera ain't what it used to be. It is now Las Vegas-sur-mer, or perhaps Beirut be- fore the you-know-what hit the fan.......

Television

Kind of weird Wendy Cope A t a lunch a little while ago I met a man who is writing a book about philis- tines. He said I'm in it. Well, I don't mind really, but it did cause me......

Exhibitions 2

Hans Hofmann (Crane Gallery, till 31 July) Wisdom of old men Giles Auty Do not let me hear Of the wisdom of old men, but rather of their folly, Their fear of fear and frenzy,......