A fond farewell

This week lecture-goers braved wild weather to enjoy two events. First we enjoyed a range of views on Future Radio. A lively debate, the only point on which everyone agreed was that digital radio needs an optional “crackle” button. Manufacturers, take note!

Our Thursday lunchtime debate was no less contentious, as we featured Counterknowledge, Damian Thompson’s fiery polemic against all forms of modern quackery. A packed audience witnessed Damian defying death by aconite (in a practical demonstration of the dubious claims of homeopathic medicine) and were exhorted to sharpen their critical faculties, vigorously defend free speech and renew the public sphere – entertainment and enlightenment in equal measure!

This week’s GDAC (Glossy Drama Appreciation Club) examined the film “The Other Boleyn Girl” – with initially surprising but ultimately satisfying casting of the Boleyn sisters, it’s well worth a look. But can there be a hotter Henry than Jonathan Rhys-Myers of “Tudors” fame? The club is split on this burning issue – but the Chair is definitely voting for Rhys-Myers – sorry Eric!

Also under discussion was BBC4’s “Mad Men” – perhaps too early for judgement but good to be reminded of a time when smokers weren’t confined to shivering outside pubs!

But all this jollity is but a feeble attempt to lighten heavy hearts†. Next week, we are losing our highly respected and much loved head of department. We’ll be looking back at her finest and favourite moments next week, and wishing her well after her dedicated eighteen year service with the RSA.

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