James Salter

Robbing Hood

Bookending the final episode of the last series of Doctor Who on BBC ONE were some short teasers for the Beeb’s new Robin Hood drama starting in the Autumn.

However, an evil deed worthy of the Sheriff of Nottingham befell the production last week when master tapes were stolen from offices in Hungary where filming is taking place.

As if to prove the good-conquers-over-all theme of the stories, the tapes were recovered by Hungarian police yesterday, but not before scenes had been re-shot on location.

All that seems missing from the story are a few arrows flying about the place. I wonder if the plot will feature in a future episode? Or maybe it was an inside job by BBC Wales, jealous of Locksley’s gang stealing their prime time slot?

What Crap is This?

Tiger poo, that’s what.

For most people, other vareties in the product range are flushed as quickly as possible or kicked under a bush after doggy production in the local park, but tiger poo seems much more valuable.

Chessington World of Adventures are currently auctioning a year’s supply of tiger doo doo in aid of the NSPCC.

You may be wondering why anybody would want 12 months of feline faeces clogging up their driveway, but it seems it is big business - bidding has so far reached �241. If it fails as a theme park, I think Chessington have found a new niche to explore further.

So if you want some dung (produced to order in 12 monthly packages, collection only), get in there quick.

An interesting and unique souvenir of your visit to perfectly capture your day perhaps? Or hopefully not.