How we celebrate Easter today has evolved over many centuries from Pagan, Christian and Jewish roots with various cultural traditions thrown in depending on where you are in the world.
Entertainment
La Località Italiana (The Italian Village) – Part 5
The final instalment of Kay Rayner's five part short story: "La Località Italiana".
La Località Italiana (The Italian Village) – Part 4
The fourth instalment of Kay Rayner's five part short story: "La Località Italiana".
La Località Italiana (The Italian Village) – Part 3
The third instalment of Kay Rayner's five part short story: "La Località Italiana".
Madman March DVD Releases
From the soaring heights of wealth and prosperity to the wild whirlwind of the 70's music scene, the March selection from Madman has it all.
Roadshow – March 2013 Releases
'Danny Bhoy: Live at the Festival Theatre', 'The Intouchables', 'The Hour (Series 2)', 'Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars', and 'The Great Mint Swindle'.
High Altitude Harbingers of Change
The 'Trillion Dollar Bailout Ride'. I wore shoes like this when I was about 18. I remember red ones with a bow on the front, just like this sketch of mine.
Randy Old Goat Flu
This will be a short editorial because I have swine flu. Well, I probably have a cold, in fact, but I figure the self-diagnosis of swine flu will get me more sympathy.
Night Horrors
Are we witnessing the decline and fall of our civilization? Sometimes, when I look at TV, I think so.
Those Pesky Flies
It's the time of year for flies and other pesky critters in our homes. But we harbour them in our hearts and minds as well. Here's one to beware of, The Fear Fly.