4 JANUARY 2003, page 24

Islam's Liberal Force

From Mr Peter Emery Sir: A thesis in Frederic Raphael's review of books by Gore Vidal and Roger Scru ton, 'What will the oracle answer?' (Books, 7 December), cannot be left......

Winston's Use Of Ultra

From Mr Bernard Reeves Sir: Raymond Carr, in reviewing Churchill: Visionary, Statesman, Historian by John Lukacs (Books, 7 December), says that Churchill accomplished what he......

The Great Escapist

From Jayne Osborn Sir: I went to see Die Another Day with my friends who live in LA and we found it most enjoyable, so I was amazed that George Trefgame had taken the trouble to......

In Vino Pietas

From Dr Joseph Lambert Sir: It is possible that the recent comment on the Christian Brothers (Michael Vestey, Books, 16 November/Professor Dandeker, Letters, 14/21 December)......

Baguette Snatcher

From Mr Christopher Stephens Sir: Petronella Wyatt's description of her encounter with a baboon (Singular life, 7 December) reminded me of how, in Cape National park, I was......