9 NOVEMBER 2002, page 111

Matchless In His Elegance

Michael Henderson ENGLAND's cricketers began another series against Australia this week, knowing that they have not beaten their oldest opponents since 1987. Not many people......

Q. During August There Was A Time When Members Of

Brooks's were allowed into White's, A Test match was on and I wanted to see what the score was but the gun, or operator, to switch on the set was resting in the hands of a......

Q. My 'partner' And I Have A Joint Income Of

something over £500,000 a year. While not self-conscious about this, we sometimes worry about whether or not we are 'rich' and accordingly should feel rather guilty. Have you......

Q. A Fellow Journalist Friend Often Has Difficulties...

ideas for his column and has taken to making up quotes from me when he feels in need of a story. It would be absurd to write to the editor about such a petty gripe, and when I......

Q. What Is The Fashionable Way To Announce The Death

of an acquaintance? I dislike the expression 'passed away'. 'He's popped his clogs' seems facetious. 'He's gone to Heaven' seems a bit sickly. Can you suggest an alternative?......