I Am A Swede

Today marks the 100th birthday of Olivia de Havilland. One of the last from Hollywood's golden age. I think we all wish her a happy birthday.

I wonder how Amos and Henry would feel about it!

British MP dead after shooting and stabbing attack. It looks like it might be connected to the Brexit campaign going on at the moment. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-36550304

The 22nd Grand Slam title continues to elude Serena Williams. Garbine Muguruza wins the French Open, 7-5 6-4, and becomes the first Spanish female champion since 1998. http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/36452385

That's great! The 1970s is my favourite era. It was such a different show then compared to now, and even compared to the 1980s and the 1990s. I think it's partly sentimental reasons too. I first watched the show back in the very late 1970s, so I have an emotional attachment to that period.

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a795734/who-is-the-greatest-emmerdale-character-of-all-time/ 10 (!) Dingles on their list, and Kelly Windsor and Dave Glover! But not Joe Sugden, Henry Wilks, Frank Tate, Matt Skilbeck, Sam Pearson, Dolly Skilbeck...... Only 8 characters included from the "Emmerdale Farm" period..... (Robert, Seth, Eric, Jack, Annie, Alan, Amos and Kathy) Right now Aaron is leading the poll.

Roger Federer has withdrawn from the French Open http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/36336722

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mrmKwFE1wY

A fascinating article about a true legend. That word is sometimes used a bit too frequently, but in this case it is certainly appropriate. I do think that the article was somewhat biased regarding the Olivia-Joan relationship. Yes, the article was about Olivia, so naturally it presented her point of view, but an interview with Joan had probably presented a different story, and the truth is most likely something in between the two.

I'm in the mood for some classical music tonight....

A combination of three things I like, Liza Minnelli, Stephen Sondheim and Pet Shop Boys

I loved "Fame"

I think Sable was a more than adequate replacement for Krystle. I didn't really miss her at all after she fell into her coma.

I was without computer yesterday so I'm a day late with this, but better late than never I guess. Yesterday, March 10th, was Katharine Barker's (Dolly Skilbeck) 75th birthday!