Three films, you say? This is PERFECT for our next (American) P.B.S. fund drive. Twenty minutes of Lord of the Rings, followed by:

"Ho, ho, ho!" intones the tuxedo-clad host, over a telephone-ringing soundtrack. "Isn't this just so wonderful!" He stands before a bank of listless volunteers costumed as hobbits and elves, pretending to answer the phones. "We'll get back to Frodo and his furry friends, right after we collect another two thousand dollars! And remember," he cautions, producing a Chinese-made ball cap, "for your contribution of $100, you'll receive this Official Gandalf cap! So keep watching Lord of the RINGS with us, and keep those phones RING-ing -- get it? -- haw haw!"

I can hardly wait. == Banjo Johnny