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Peter Rhodes

Award-winning columnist and blogger. Keeping an eye on the tribulations and trivia of a fast-changing world

November 21, 2024

Peter Rhodes on VE-Day, secure borders and fish and chips for all

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November 20, 2024

Peter Rhodes on booze in Downing Street, a boom in psychotherapy and jobs for two iconic women

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 20

November 15, 2024

Peter Rhodes on learning maths, queuing for pans and a close look at the art of subtitling

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 15

November 14, 2024

Peter Rhodes on unwanted horns, unpaid loans and trying to predict the Grim Reaper's arrival

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 14

November 13, 2024

Peter Rhodes on mulch, tortoises and a variant on the four-day working week

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News|Nov 13

November 12, 2024

Peter Rhodes on greenwashing, shoplifting and Trump's road map to peace

News|Nov 12

November 11, 2024

Peter Rhodes on clean power, a Church under attack and the nobility of the Tommies

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Opinions|Nov 11

November 8, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a new mole, a queue at the surgery and how to deal with President Trump

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Opinions|Nov 8

November 7, 2024

Peter Rhodes on vanishing hedgehogs and chucking money at migration and academia

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 7

November 5, 2024

Peter Rhodes on new-tech stoves, Labour's Mr Cool and a big bill for doctors

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 5

November 4, 2024

Peter Rhodes on censoring kids' books, how a tiny fault can doom a car and more

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News|Nov 4

October 31, 2024

Peter Rhodes on handwriting, sales slogans and the joy of dining with strangers

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Voices|Oct 31

October 29, 2024

Peter Rhodes on fighting wars, defining people - and what's behind the Chancellor's confident smile?

Peter Rhodes|Oct 29

October 28, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a key vote, British dentistry and what Yanks really think about Limeys

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 28

October 25, 2024

Peter Rhodes on the definition of 'working people' and giving it all she's got, Captain

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 25

October 24, 2024

Peter Rhodes on nukes, taxes and Keir Starmer's bold statement on reparations

Peter Rhodes|Oct 24

October 23, 2024

Peter Rhodes on rare beasts, hope in Palestine, and politics as a trivial pursuit

Peter Rhodes|Oct 23

October 22, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a mucky mere, a dead shark and the passing of a legendary warrior

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 22

October 21, 2024

Peter Rhodes on reparations, talent and a cosmic plan to keep Mars tidy

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Politics|Oct 21

October 18, 2024

My views on sinister AI, clever AI and a problem for witches on broomsticks – Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes|Oct 18

October 17, 2024

My take on a royal trip, a talkative robot and a device for landing spacecraft softly – Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes|Oct 17

October 16, 2024

Peter Rhodes on fighting migration, getting people off benefits and the enduring fascination of a breathtaking car chase

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 16

October 14, 2024

Peter Rhodes on custard, computers and preparing for death by hurricane

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 14

October 11, 2024

My view on the 'Monty Python effect' – Peter Rhodes

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 11

October 7, 2024

Peter Rhodes on fragments of Empire, views on Israel and fond memories of Major Holt

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 7

Peter Rhodes on Cheers, freebies and a surname to live up to

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 7

October 4, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a motoring centenary, a car with self-opening doors and what can we do with the Conservative Party?

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 4

October 3, 2024

Peter Rhodes on assisted dying, slow TV and a nation unable to protect us from assassins

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 3

October 2, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a TV detective, a formidable resignation letter and exposing Mohammed Fayed – years ago

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 2

October 1, 2024

Peter Rhodes on techno-theft, a movie spat and some curious ways with the English language

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 1

September 30, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a slip of the tongue, deaths to envy and the ritual of dressing for dinner

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 30

September 27, 2024

Peter Rhodes on pints, half-pints and potty mouths Down Under

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 27

September 26, 2024

Peter Rhodes on Arnhem, snow-cycling and plenty of snouts in the trough

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 26

September 25, 2024

Peter Rhodes on the Fayed scandal, gut instinct and the bliss of just standing still

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 25

September 24, 2024

Peter Rhodes on axes, freebies and the truth about politicians' salaries

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 24

September 23, 2024

Peter Rhodes on smart appliances, exploding devices and Great British bladders on Nightsleeper

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 23

September 20, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a space odyssey, a flint axe and victory over an electricity bill

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 20

September 19, 2024

Peter Rhodes on snipers, sleeping habits and the folly of accepting gifts in politics

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 19

September 18, 2024

Peter Rhodes on vulnerable windfarms, reticence at the restaurant and a much-recycled old lady

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 18

September 17, 2024

Peter Rhodes on widows, wars and what aren't we being told about the US elections?

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 17

September 16, 2024

Peter Rhodes on endless inquiries, curious dates and Trump's tale of casseroled cats

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 16

September 13, 2024

Peter Rhodes on leather benches, Premium Bonds and a seasonal dilemma - to jab or not to jab?

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 13

September 12, 2024

Peter Rhodes on scandals, tragedies and how blaming politicians has replaced Acts of God

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 12

September 11, 2024

Peter Rhodes on dead horses, super-growing trees and keeping 'degenerative' English out of Wales

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 11

September 10, 2024

Peter Rhodes on figs, forecasting and the strange business of changing the law by ballots

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 10

September 9, 2024

Peter Rhodes on fake accents, delayed justice and finding the buck on your desk

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 9

September 6, 2024

Peter Rhodes on politics, religion and a curious experience under hypnosis

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 6

September 5, 2024

Peter Rhodes on reading, writing and the “dirty little secret” behind Artificial Intelligence

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 5

September 4, 2024

Peter Rhodes on advice from Blair, a dancing Cabinet member and advice for a new school year

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 4

September 3, 2024

Peter Rhodes on eternal life, the Iron Lady and plans for robbing the rich

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 3