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Peter Rhodes

Award-winning columnist and blogger. Keeping an eye on the tribulations and trivia of a fast-changing world

December 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on merging councils, sacking archbishops and the case for bouncers at carol services

Peter Rhodes on merging councils, sacking archbishops and the case for bouncers at carol services

December 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on re-writing Brexit, re-dating Christmas and rumours of disaster in Albert Square

Peter Rhodes on re-writing Brexit, re-dating Christmas and rumours of disaster in Albert Square

December 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on sandwiches, world war and the enduring puzzle of a prince

Peter Rhodes on sandwiches, world war and the enduring puzzle of a prince

December 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on cousin marriage, a crackdown on shoplifters and cheaper houses Oop North

Peter Rhodes on cousin marriage, a crackdown on shoplifters and cheaper houses Oop North

December 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on manic monarchs, second-hand gifts and the unkind cries of “Send 'em back!”

Peter Rhodes on manic monarchs, second-hand gifts and the unkind cries of “Send 'em back!”

December 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a surprise war, a worrying Bill and the light you don't want to see after the storm

Peter Rhodes on a surprise war, a worrying Bill and the light you don't want to see after the storm

December 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on grey houses, puzzling cupboards and the dangers of applauding an advancing army

Peter Rhodes on grey houses, puzzling cupboards and the dangers of applauding an advancing army

December 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on our small army, hangover-free beer and US dollars in UK politics

Peter Rhodes on our small army, hangover-free beer and US dollars in UK politics

December 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a sub-standard snack, a horrible history and all you need to know about “trillion”

Peter Rhodes on a sub-standard snack, a horrible history and all you need to know about “trillion”

December 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on American dates, the afterlife and the perils of political downfall

Peter Rhodes on American dates, the afterlife and the perils of political downfall

December 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on hot beds, cold rooms and the promise of firmer false teeth

Peter Rhodes on hot beds, cold rooms and the promise of firmer false teeth

November 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a rock legend, trans law and what will become of Trump's big promise?

Peter Rhodes on a rock legend, trans law and what will become of Trump's big promise?

November 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a doomed petition, a hope for peace and why car theft is good for everyone – except drivers

Peter Rhodes on a doomed petition, a hope for peace and why car theft is good for everyone – except drivers

November 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on storms, Shirley and an overdose of the f-word

Peter Rhodes on storms, Shirley and an overdose of the f-word

November 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on Prescott, punches and what to do with a runaway bus

Peter Rhodes on Prescott, punches and what to do with a runaway bus

November 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on missiles, lorries and why war is always good business for someone

Peter Rhodes on missiles, lorries and why war is always good business for someone

November 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on VE-Day, secure borders and fish and chips for all

Peter Rhodes on VE-Day, secure borders and fish and chips for all

November 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on booze in Downing Street, a boom in psychotherapy and jobs for two iconic women

Peter Rhodes on booze in Downing Street, a boom in psychotherapy and jobs for two iconic women

November 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on learning maths, queuing for pans and a close look at the art of subtitling

Peter Rhodes on learning maths, queuing for pans and a close look at the art of subtitling

November 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on unwanted horns, unpaid loans and trying to predict the Grim Reaper's arrival

Peter Rhodes on unwanted horns, unpaid loans and trying to predict the Grim Reaper's arrival

November 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on mulch, tortoises and a variant on the four-day working week

Peter Rhodes on mulch, tortoises and a variant on the four-day working week

November 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on greenwashing, shoplifting and Trump's road map to peace

Peter Rhodes on greenwashing, shoplifting and Trump's road map to peace

November 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on clean power, a Church under attack and the nobility of the Tommies

Peter Rhodes on clean power, a Church under attack and the nobility of the Tommies

November 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a new mole, a queue at the surgery and how to deal with President Trump

Peter Rhodes on a new mole, a queue at the surgery and how to deal with President Trump

November 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on vanishing hedgehogs and chucking money at migration and academia

Peter Rhodes on vanishing hedgehogs and chucking money at migration and academia

November 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on new-tech stoves, Labour's Mr Cool and a big bill for doctors

Peter Rhodes on new-tech stoves, Labour's Mr Cool and a big bill for doctors

November 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on censoring kids' books, how a tiny fault can doom a car and more

Peter Rhodes on censoring kids' books, how a tiny fault can doom a car and more

October 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on handwriting, sales slogans and the joy of dining with strangers

Peter Rhodes on handwriting, sales slogans and the joy of dining with strangers

October 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on fighting wars, defining people - and what's behind the Chancellor's confident smile?

Peter Rhodes on fighting wars, defining people - and what's behind the Chancellor's confident smile?

October 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a key vote, British dentistry and what Yanks really think about Limeys

Peter Rhodes on a key vote, British dentistry and what Yanks really think about Limeys

October 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on the definition of 'working people' and giving it all she's got, Captain

Peter Rhodes on the definition of 'working people' and giving it all she's got, Captain

October 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on nukes, taxes and Keir Starmer's bold statement on reparations

Peter Rhodes on nukes, taxes and Keir Starmer's bold statement on reparations

October 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on rare beasts, hope in Palestine, and politics as a trivial pursuit

Peter Rhodes on rare beasts, hope in Palestine, and politics as a trivial pursuit

October 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a mucky mere, a dead shark and the passing of a legendary warrior

Peter Rhodes on a mucky mere, a dead shark and the passing of a legendary warrior

October 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on reparations, talent and a cosmic plan to keep Mars tidy

Peter Rhodes on reparations, talent and a cosmic plan to keep Mars tidy

October 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: My views on sinister AI, clever AI and a problem for witches on broomsticks – Peter Rhodes

My views on sinister AI, clever AI and a problem for witches on broomsticks – Peter Rhodes

October 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: My take on a royal trip, a talkative robot and a device for landing spacecraft softly – Peter Rhodes

My take on a royal trip, a talkative robot and a device for landing spacecraft softly – Peter Rhodes

October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on fighting migration, getting people off benefits and the enduring fascination of a breathtaking car chase

Peter Rhodes on fighting migration, getting people off benefits and the enduring fascination of a breathtaking car chase

October 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on custard, computers and preparing for death by hurricane

Peter Rhodes on custard, computers and preparing for death by hurricane

October 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: My view on the 'Monty Python effect' – Peter Rhodes

My view on the 'Monty Python effect' – Peter Rhodes

October 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on fragments of Empire, views on Israel and fond memories of Major Holt

Peter Rhodes on fragments of Empire, views on Israel and fond memories of Major Holt

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on Cheers, freebies and a surname to live up to

Peter Rhodes on Cheers, freebies and a surname to live up to

October 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a motoring centenary, a car with self-opening doors and what can we do with the Conservative Party?

Peter Rhodes on a motoring centenary, a car with self-opening doors and what can we do with the Conservative Party?

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on assisted dying, slow TV and a nation unable to protect us from assassins

Peter Rhodes on assisted dying, slow TV and a nation unable to protect us from assassins

October 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a TV detective, a formidable resignation letter and exposing Mohammed Fayed – years ago

Peter Rhodes on a TV detective, a formidable resignation letter and exposing Mohammed Fayed – years ago

October 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on techno-theft, a movie spat and some curious ways with the English language

Peter Rhodes on techno-theft, a movie spat and some curious ways with the English language

September 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a slip of the tongue, deaths to envy and the ritual of dressing for dinner

Peter Rhodes on a slip of the tongue, deaths to envy and the ritual of dressing for dinner

September 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on pints, half-pints and potty mouths Down Under

Peter Rhodes on pints, half-pints and potty mouths Down Under

September 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on Arnhem, snow-cycling and plenty of snouts in the trough

Peter Rhodes on Arnhem, snow-cycling and plenty of snouts in the trough

September 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on the Fayed scandal, gut instinct and the bliss of just standing still

Peter Rhodes on the Fayed scandal, gut instinct and the bliss of just standing still

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