How much will you bid for Churchill’s partly smoked cigar?

Churchill could never have imagined that a partly-smoked cigar he discarded in an ash tray at Chequers Court more than 50 years ago would end up being offered for sale in a fine art auction. And the 12cm weed is expected to sell for up to £120. I have no idea who has offered it for sale, or how it came to be in his/her possession. Why wasn’t it thrown out in the bin? Why was such a large...
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My screen test for TV

I’m heading off to London today for a screen test with a TV company, the first time I have ever done anything like this. It is for an exciting new programme which is due to be screened on Channel 4. All will be revealed in due course, whichever way it goes, but I can tell you it is not Countdown or Deal or No Deal – and I will need my passport if...
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