1. Get ready for the Revolution

Here’s a heads up about a new musical movement starting in Reading at the end of August.

2. George Gently

In an attempt to steal some viewers from ITV’s rampantly, if inexplicably, successful Midsomer Murders, the Beeb is showing its own new detective series.

3. Nothing super in tired TV

Iconic sports show Superstars has returned for a summer series that aims to recreate the competition that thrived in the 70s and 80s, but with teams – this time made up of modern sporting greats.

4. Harley Street

5. Celebrity Masterchef

6. Tune in, turn off, enjoy

Bonekickers is ludicrous and should never make good TV.

7. Support your local

As we are being urged more and more to buy local produce from local shops (if you can find any), perhaps we should be reminded occasionally to support our local restaurants as well.

8. Linger and learn the lingo

Ten days in Sicily and a weekend in Milan preceded my night in Mari e Monti so the grazies and per favores were flowing.

9. Pub Grub

The Slug and Lettuce in the town centre has recently enjoyed a makeover and reopened for business in its stylish new togs – and a new menu.

10. The Cottage (18)

Two bickering brothers – David (Andy Sirkis) and Peter (Reece Shearsmith) – come up with an ingenious plan to get rich quick.