I Am A Swede

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I'm not sure I would want to bring anyone from the past back anymore. There was a time when I hoped and wished that old favourites would be brought back, especially the Skilbecks. Build a new family around Sam Skilbeck and have visits from Matt and Dolly. But the show (and the village) has changed so much since they left and I have come to the conclusion that it's better that they (and other old favourites) stay away. That way my memories of them remain untainted. This is a lesson I've learnt from the return of Kim. Not to mention that Frederick Pyne (Matt) is now 85 years old, and Jean Rogers (Dolly) turns 80 next year, so it's doubtful if they would even consider returning, even if they were allowed to for health reasons. (Damn Covid..... ) Of course I wouldn't mind if Robert got out on a technicality and returned to Emmerdale. Especially with Aaron soon departing so he could be free from that whiner. Victoria could use her big brother. But I wouldn't mind if they mined Emmerdale history. I've mentioned before the idea of bringing back a new generation of the Verney family. They used to own Home Farm, then known as Miffield Hall. Or perhaps resurrect some of the other families from the past, the Longthorns, the Gimbels, or the Middletons. They're practically a clean slate, but it would be a welcome nod to those of us who are long-time viewers.

It's slightly annoying that we have a serial killer running around the village, yet so far she hasn't claimed a single Dingle as a victim.....

R.I.P. Stephen Sondheim

She sets a new sales record for this year in the UK with 261.000 copies sold of "30" in the first week, but is nowhere near the 800.000 copies that "25" sold in its first week..... Adele: 30 becomes 2021's fastest-selling album despite sales drop

R.I.P. Mr. Sondheim. To call him a legend or icon seems insufficient somehow. I first became aware of him through Barbra Streisand's "The Broadway Album" more than 35 years ago. I still think this is one of the most beautiful theater songs ever written, and this is such a beautiful rendition. A meeting of two legends....

And now they get their first Grammy nomination! https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59388351 Abba also received their first ever Grammy nomination in the record of the year category. The Swedish band are recognised for their bittersweet comeback single, I Still Have Faith In You, which was released in September. Record of the year (recognising the whole recording) I Still Have Faith In You - Abba Freedom - Jon Batiste I Get A Kick Out Of You - Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Peaches - Justin Bieber ft Daniel Caesar & Giveon Right On Time - Brandi Carlile Kiss Me More - Doja Cat ft Sza Happier Than Ever - Billie Eilish Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic

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