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Richard Osman juxtaposes ridiculously implausible, objectively preposterous story lines, and unlikely escapades, with beautifully relatable, warm and endearing central characters. And, in amongst all the ridiculousness, he describes the most observationally accurate, sensitive and knowing depictions of grief. He somehow manages to reveal moments of individual loss with care and clarity, tempered with equal moments of humour and hope. In amongst the craziness, the common themes are friendship, love and loss. He's literally an observational genius.

As a show, The Crown is excellent. Beautifully cast, addressing huge political and human events. However. My overriding thoughts are that the royal family are narcissistic and greedy. And are somehow in the privileged position they are in because of their past. A past that it actually morally, religiously and legally shocking. I'm currently about to research how the royal family became royal. Just checking in with the history of Henry VIIITH. He wasn't great was he?