Mr. Peter Steward

Another Success - It's Got Me Sussed, 24 April 2014

Having thoroughly enjoyed Series 3 which brought some hilarious moments with it, I was keen to try out Series 4. First of all you need to get as many friends together as possible - eight players is the best number. The more the merrier as they say.

It is very interesting that Series 3 and 4 are so different. Series Four concentrates more on modds and specific topics. The question is do you play this for fun, do you play it to find out more about yourself or do you play it to find out more about others. Well the answer is all three. The great thing is there is nothing here that will upset people. The arguments and fun come from a person having a different view of themselves than… Read more

Not Stuffy, 24 April 2014

The thing about etiquette is that its very nature is one of stuffiness. That can never be said about this lovely little guide. I probably should be disqualified from reading it as style is something I have never had. I have had a habit over the years of visiting great sporting venues - but not when anything has been taking place. Yes I have walked round Wimbledon, Lord's Cricket Ground and been to Henley. All when nothing has been happening. Weddings, Christening, breastfeeding, sport, funerals, are all here with tips on how to behave. How to eat pizza and burgers, how to send condolence messages and how to put death notices in the paper. The great thing about these guides is they manage to… Read more

Mixed Feelings but overall Good, 24 April 2014

I had mixed feelings about this book. It re-opened in me the old debate as to whether its better to read the book before watching the film or vice versa. In this case I saw the film first. I found the film too syrupy and too gentile. The book on the other had does have some delicious moments of satire and fun. I found the opening chapter particularly amusing. The rest of the book couldn't quite keep up the same standard but it was an amusing look at British and Indian society, the comparisons. I found the characterisation slightly flimsy and less well defined than in the film, but it was a book I found myself getting into and to anybody who has stayed away from the book and film I would… Read more