Agree with much of SO'P on Waugh, tho thought the itv Brideshead had some v good moments, esp those involving Olivier & Gielgud — even tho it started with the absolute ballsup of Capt Ryder saying 'Good morning, Sergeant-major' to a soldier with the insignia of a colour-sergeant [I have written already on that towards the end of the Bless 'Em All thread]. Must say I regard A Handful of Dust, along with Brideshead & much of Vile Bodies, as his most accomplished novel. Am v fond of Black Mischief [tho too un-PC for today's younger readers I suspect] & Put Out More Flags. Find Scoop much overrated, tho I know it has its admirers. Scott-King's Modern Europe, along with other shorter late novellas like Ordeal Of Gilbert Penfold & Basil Seal Rides Again, well worthwhile too. I can't warm to the Men At Arms trilogy, tho recognise its quality.

There you are, Sweeney. Hope you feel a bit better. Get Well Soon.

Now, enough drift [I know I started it]. Can we have my thread back to The Wicker Man, please? I found Paula t's post, two or three back, about how terrifying she found it when forced to watch it from behind the bar in the pub where she was working, most fascinating and moving. Thank you, Paula. Any more such comments or memories?