19 DECEMBER 1987, page 40

Not Rapiers But Missiles

Nicholas Garland reveals the political cartoonist's tactical weaponry THERE are a number of questions that all cartoonists are asked about their work: how do you get your ideas?......

The Paignton Pudding Riot

Andrew Kirkby recalls the explosive mixture of Devon cider and a one-and-a-half ton monster THE English enthusiasm for puddings nowhere stronger than in the West Coun- try — can......

The Spectator In The First Issue Of 1988, Timothy Garton

Ash will analyse the position of the superpowers after the Reagan-Gorbachev accord. Auberon Waugh, Jeffrey Bernard, Taki, Noel Malcolm, Alice Thomas Ellis and the regular......