Terry B – Google

LNW Friday 30th August. Re closure of Deansgate for protests. Journalist Dave Guest brilliantly exposed the disingenuous Councilor Carney who was was blaming the closure on GMP. Mr. Guest gave Carney enough rope to hang himself and then released the trap door. Manchester City Council in collusion with the Police had agreed to the closure inconveniencing thousands and costing business much needed trade. Dave also asked Carney if the demonstration was to the right would he be so enthusiastic? Lets hope the protesters return in December in time for the markets. Well done Dave and NWT we need these charlatans exposing.

Changing a literary classic to satisfy the BBC's 'woke' agenda was bound to be a failure. Low production values required the usual darkened CGI and just did not look realistic. A hot air balloon without hot air, a rampant feminist Rebekah Brooks lookalike (tenuous link with a newspaper where did she come from and apologies to Ms Brooks) Passepartout was a condescending insult. Non of the subtle humour associated with narrative. I wonder if Tennants newly found 'wokery' and distaste for the British Empire had an influence on his confused portrayal of the mildly eccentric Fogg well, if so why not just enrol in pantomime next year. Wasted one hour of my life. One star as there is not a negative alternative.