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Peter Rhodes

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

December 23, 2024

Peter Rhodes on hi-tech voting, dirty old coal and a joke that crossed the line

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December 20, 2024

Peter Rhodes on dentistry, grammar and things that go 'clink!' at Christmas

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 20

December 19, 2024

Peter Rhodes on merging councils, sacking archbishops and the case for bouncers at carol services

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 19

December 18, 2024

Peter Rhodes on re-writing Brexit, re-dating Christmas and rumours of disaster in Albert Square

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December 17, 2024

Peter Rhodes on sandwiches, world war and the enduring puzzle of a prince

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December 16, 2024

Peter Rhodes on cousin marriage, a crackdown on shoplifters and cheaper houses Oop North

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December 13, 2024

Peter Rhodes on manic monarchs, second-hand gifts and the unkind cries of “Send 'em back!”

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 13

December 12, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a surprise war, a worrying Bill and the light you don't want to see after the storm

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 12

December 10, 2024

Peter Rhodes on grey houses, puzzling cupboards and the dangers of applauding an advancing army

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 10

December 9, 2024

Peter Rhodes on our small army, hangover-free beer and US dollars in UK politics

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 9

December 5, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a sub-standard snack, a horrible history and all you need to know about “trillion”

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December 4, 2024

Peter Rhodes on American dates, the afterlife and the perils of political downfall

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December 2, 2024

Peter Rhodes on hot beds, cold rooms and the promise of firmer false teeth

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 2

November 29, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a rock legend, trans law and what will become of Trump's big promise?

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 29

November 28, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a doomed petition, a hope for peace and why car theft is good for everyone – except drivers

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 28

November 27, 2024

Peter Rhodes on storms, Shirley and an overdose of the f-word

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November 25, 2024

Peter Rhodes on Prescott, punches and what to do with a runaway bus

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November 22, 2024

Peter Rhodes on missiles, lorries and why war is always good business for someone

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 22

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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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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November 12, 2024

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

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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

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 24, 2024

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

Peter Rhodes|Oct 24

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

Peter Rhodes|Oct 24

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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Homepage|Oct 21

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 8, 2024

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

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 8

October 7, 2024

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 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 19, 2024

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

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 19