Monday – Issue an “Action This Day” edict to the bureaucrats to draft two new Acts of parliament to be ready by tomorrow morning. Tuesday – I and Wendy lead an Easy hike from Silver Star down to the old Barn. We were rewarded with a Stellars Jay sitting. The "Friends" actor appears to be a huge fan of the show too, asking, "Claudia, can I please do it?", to which Winkleman responded: "I've said to you before, no. You cannot apply if you're a celebrity or as famous as this one. Now, off you go." What we would give to see Cox take on the round table. . . .

Following the news of former British spy and Soviet Union double agent George Blake’s death in Russia aged 98, Profile Books will publish a biography of the last major British traitor of the Cold War by acclaimed author and journalist Simon Kuper, The Happy Traitor, on 4th February 2021. Have a spot of lunch at a cafe with great views, try the strawberry meringue with walnuts and lemon curd, very tasty. Really getting into Cappucinos. Ecstatic. I never expected it in a million years. When I first went onto the show I just wanted to try and get through. I kept just thinking one more day, one more day. I never ever thought I was going to get this far, for sure. It feels surreal. It’s a very ‘pinch me’ moment.During the 16th century, the term 'traitors' gained significant legal connotations. Acts of betrayal, especially those deemed as treason, were considered serious offenses punishable by death. In England, for example, the punishment for treason varied, ranging from hanging, drawing, and quartering to more lenient methods such as beheading. The severity of punishment reflected the gravity with which societies viewed acts of betrayal.

If you're not familiar with the show, the time to get on board is now. Premiering in Nov. 2022, "The Traitors" is a game which follows 22 contestants — 19 of them are called "faithfuls" while three of them have been given the role of "traitor" in secret — who compete to get to the final to win the prize fund. Each night, the traitors choose a fellow contestant to "murder", removing them from the game. All contestants then participate in the round table at the end of each episode to eliminate a person whom they all believe to be a traitor. The aim is for only faithfuls to be left at the end of the game to split the money, but if one of them happens to be a traitor, then they take the lot. There are so many twist and turns along the way, too. Trust us, it's compulsive viewing. Who Will Host "The Traitors" Season 2? Younger generations are eagerly embracing issues around birth sex and gender identification, with 23 per cent of those aged 18 to 24, known as Gen Z, using non-gendered pronouns. It would mean I could concentrate solely on my career for the next year. Being a comedian has always been my dream and it would mean making that happen without having to worry about how often the money is coming in. It’s an incredibly difficult thing to start. It would just mean I could set myself up to really go for that. Lazy start to the day then we’re off down to Rethymno – hereafter referred to as rhythm – for a stroll along the front. Espresso by the harbour and then of course a merchandising opportunity down the shops. I have come to the conclusion the Crete economy is run on slippers. More shops selling slippers than Muslims at a stoning – unbelievable. There’s an excess of shoe shops and plenty of shops hawking provocative dresses and lingerie. Then Wendy gets her daily fix with a trip to the supermarket, oh joy.In the evening we’re off down to Raki ba Raki for dinner, well tea. I get to try Oxtail, love it in soup, but never got to try the meat until now, tasty. Have a great meal, good service, good food and wine, all very reasonably priced and followed by two free desserts and some Raki (Greek fire water).

After a final spectacular mission involving jumping out of helicopters, speedboats and wild boar it was The Faithful who managed to win this game. Pretty good breakfast. I finally succumb to biscuits and gravy. Looks pretty gruesome but is quite tasty. I think the gravy has mushrooms in it. If the Cambridge spies were Establishment types, Blake was definitely an outsider, said Owen Matthews in The Spectator. He was born in Rotterdam in 1922 to a Dutch mother and a Jewish father, and briefly served with the Dutch Resistance before escaping to England in 1943. Recruited by MI6, he was posted to Korea – and was captured by North Korean communists after war broke out. During a “hellish two-year internment”, he was given Das Kapital and other Marxist tomes to read – and returned to England a committed communist. Thursday – first club kayaking with Mike, Joe and Bob. Another activity to add to the Thursday calendar. Only one statistic matters for our living standards and that is economic growth. That statistic tells us that we are not poorer for leaving the EU. We did not leave the EU economic zone until the end of 2020 and since then Britain’s economy has grown faster than that of France, Germany, Italy and Spain*.

In the 18th century, the concept of traitors gained prominence during various revolutions, notably the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolution. Those who sided with the opposing force or were deemed to betray the cause of independence were labeled as traitors. This period highlighted how the term 'traitors' could serve as a powerful tool in shaping public opinion and controlling political narratives. Thankful for being able to spend so much time in the USA and for all our friends there. Americans are just so friendly. It finishes as a wonderful drink. Like hop juice. No sediment and a nice clean aftertaste. This isn’t an all-day sipper or session crusher, but it is perfect for one or two at a go and it is deliciously fun brew. Highlight of the trip has to be a proper traditional Thanksgiving with Kim, Phil and their family. It was awesome. They all made us feel so welcome and at home we never wanted to leave.The soldiers of the Presidential Guard are selected according to their height, excellent physical condition, and psychological state as well as character and morality, as they follow a hard training before they become part of this honorary unit. The training lasts for one month and includes exercises to keep the body and mind still. Apart from staying still, the soldiers must also not make any face or eye move and must not show any expression. sunglasses, speech bubbles, and more. Opacity and resizing are supported, and you can copy/paste images Only arranged to swap it because their stupid marketing department offered Presidents circle until January 2024 if you make two bookings prior to 30/6/23 so changed my 12 day booking to a 9 and 3 day booking – god bless the stupid. On the plus side they have a lot of historic buildings, along with the sun and warmth we crave these days. Scenery can be spectacular. Hit BBC series "The Traitors" gained legions of fans when it was released in Nov. 2022, and we have been eagerly awaiting season two of the psychological game ever since. The internet went wild when a teaser trailer aired in the ad break of "Strictly Come Dancing" on 28 Oct., but we are still waiting for the official release date. Just a few days later on 3 Nov., the BBC confirmed that "The Traitors" has already been commissioned for a third season, even before the second series has aired.

Deception came early to Blake. He “got used to risking his life in an ideological conflict”, Kuper writes. He told Kuper in Moscow many years later that MI6 “didn’t realise that, throughout the war, my loyalty was to the anti-Nazi cause, not to Britain”. It wasn’t all quite as simple as that.Tuesday – light rain just as I’m leading a hike up Dubois and down Colin’s. Weather turns out perfect, no rain and not too hot.