Not very good hosts

 Qatar hosts of this year's World Cup have crashed out of the group stage without a single point. This makes them in terms of performance one of the worst hosts ever. Elsewhere in the tournament England sent British rivals Wales out with a 3-0 win. The USA best Iran to go through to the second round.

Football crazy

 This weekend sees an unique TV event. On Saturday while ITV1 are showing World Cup games BBC1 are showing FA Cup matches. On Sunday it's the complete opposite. This is a result of an out of season World Cup.

TV ratings 21-11-2022

 Yesterday both England and Wales started their campaigns in the World Cup. 7.4_million viewers watched England best Iran while 9.5 million viewers watched Wales and USA draw. The two teams meet each next Wednesday.

No booze please we are Qatar

 The government of Qatar have decided that no alcohol will be sold in stadia when the World Cup starts on Sunday. This is somewhat embarrassing  given one of the sponsors of the competition is Budwiser.

Can they be winners again?

 The nominations for the next Grammy awards have been announced. While current stars like Beyonce, Adaele and Harry Styles feature one name from the past have got an number of nominations.ABBA with their comeback album could be with a chance of capping a remarkable return to the limelight.

Britain's got a potty mouth

 Talent show Britain's got Talent has become enshrined in a bit of a fuss. Transcripts of judge David Walliams abusing two contestants in a verbal manner have emerged. The first case has him using the same swear word 3 times after a verbal spat with a contestant. The other had him describe a female contestant in unflattering.  Walliams has since said sorry but it that is the end remains to be seen.

Goodbye Leslie and Bill

 The deaths have been announced of Leslie Philips and Bill Teacher. Leslie was best known for playing comic ladies men early in his career. Later he appeared in more serious fare like Out of Africa and Empire of the Sun. Bill was one of the original cast members of Eastenders as Arthur Fowled. His character suffered a series of turmoils such as serving a prison sentence. Bill's other TV work included The Professionals and Minder.

Leslie Philips and Bill Teacher R. I.P.