Josh Spero
Oxford mourns Oliver Lyne
Professor Oliver Lyne, a tutor in Classics and fellow of Balliol, has died aged 60. His erudite but engaging books on Latin poetry reflected...
The plummy voice of NY
Plum Sykes, socialite editor and novelist, entertains Josh Spero with stories of Bergdorf Blondes and American VogueConsidered from afar, Plum Sykes is an imposing...
Private Eye for the Satire Guy
Private Eye raises hell. Always has done – it’s been sued more times than anyone can count and provides much weekly amusement, from titters...