Monthly Archives: July 2008

Dear Anne Robinson…

Dear Anne,

What is your breakfast of choice? You always look so healthy and dapper that is must be something most marvellous. My friend George and I have begun starting the day with a brand name cereal bar since we received a box for free following a minor dispute at Waitrose (George got his shoes covered in jam). They are quite nice but no match for a buttery croissant.

Do you have a buttery croissant in the morning Anne?

Yours,

Herbert Rumbelow

Dear Zoe Ball…

Dear Zoe,

This is just a quick note to let you know your mug is ready as discussed (I do hope Norman passed on the message).

Yours,

Herbert Rumbelow

P.S. If your require any other mugs I’m afraid I am getting out of the mug game and cannot be of service. You may like to try John Lewis.

Dear Antony Worrall Thompson…

Dear Antony,

Would you like to see a picture of my garden? I have taken some rather lovely snaps (though one was marred by a poo on the lawn) and I am keen to get them seen by a wider audience. I thought maybe you could display some in one of your restaurants? My friend George once ate a cake you made, I forget the occassion, and it gave him an allergic reaction (he sweated a lot, and had itchy ears). This is not your fault per se, but a viewing of my photos would be some recompense.

Yours,

Herbert Rumbelow

Dear John Motson…

Dear John,

What a said time it at the Euro 2008 final, not least because my friend George had put on such a lovely selection of bratwurst in anticipation of a German win. More than that however, it was your last game as commentator!

Are we to put up with that cretin Mark Lawrenson from now on alone? I sincerely hope not. My friend George describes Mark as ‘banal without compare’, I simply sigh despondently whenever he is on. Please don’t leave John, we need you! Besides, my pet Parrott – Jonathan – is so soothed by your voice, it is the only time he stops squawking.

Yours,

Herbert Rumbelow