Every Christmas I remember a ticking-off from my late mother-in-law, an observant Roman Catholic, after I'd jeered at some celebrity for being as thick as brandy butter.
You know that we have reached hard-crack point on the royal sugar thermometer when the Duchess of York is the one who is credited with giving out the good advice.
How deceitful, how stale, Labour's election pledges look now. They promised the country change, growth and no tax increases for 'working people', however slippery that term was.
Jamie Vardy and his wife Rebekah are next in line to get the Netflix treatment, showcasing the Leicester City striker's career and glimpses into his private life.
Over a long and dazzling career, Denzel has established himself as one of the most respected actors of his era, showered with praise and awards including two Oscars and a Tony..