6 FEBRUARY 1982, page 15

In Praise Of Oz

Rich ard West T he Michael Parkinson show last Saturday gave us a full hour of Barry Hu mphries, the Down Under comedian, first in his own persona (decrying the evil of drink),......

The Quest For Solvency

Olivia O'Leary Dublin H ounded on economic policy at his first election press conference, the leader of the opposition, Mr Charles Haughey, turn- ed gratefully to the British......