Ball-tampering. There, I've said it. Things that shouldn't be said: the judge in the Saddam trial appears to be wearing comedy specs and moustache.

Our editor came to work today in a vibrant pink shirt. Vibrant. Several members of staff have had to go home sick.

Commentors to the Blog suggested Nick should take the Independent for every penny.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran ... in one shot on his website he appears to be dressed only in flowers. Oh - here's the page, you'll see what I mean.

Yesterday people were going past my window in t shirts and dresses. But that's the men at the BBC for you.

Ball-tampering. There, I've said it. Things that shouldn't be said: the judge in the Saddam trial appears to be wearing comedy specs and moustache.

well with me now is Geoffrey Robinson. He was once voted 'After-dinner Speaker of the Year', so if you've had your tea, you're in for a treat