There was something out when I was seven-ish, that had a bit of a fizz to them, crisp shell, chewy bit in the middle. Loved the things but can never remember the name. Keep expecting to chance upon an old comic advert, but it eludes me.

The Return of Mayor McCheese?

Yes, that is Bill Wyman.

Shucks!

That’s them! Haven’t seen them in a long time. Not sure if that’s a regional thing?

Jailhouse Mike has the name - Brannigan’s. They had/have an excellent kick to them. Haven’t seen them in an age.

When I can get them, I prefer Golden Wonder (same firm these days) which have a bit more zing. And that firm that did the beef and mustard that made your ears pop.

It really was quite bizarre. Interesting read.

Anna Huagh used Vegimite in a recipe on Saturday Kitchen recently, apparently because she didn’t know Marmite was vegan. Guest Sarah Pascoe was worried by this because her husband is Australian and there is a split in their household over which spread to use.

Gary Linekar’s obsession with crisps seems quite unhealthy.

Spinach stuffing? Swap you for a Wimpy Hot & Spicy Gourmet Chicken.

Looking at some of last night’s concoctions, it would not be out of place.

I can relate to that. Years back I tried a chili beer which was deadly and wondered what kind of repeat business the brewer was seeking. Having said that, Coles do a chili ale that is an excellent drink. in moderation at least.

Ainsley Harriott has a crack at Oil Down in one of his shows and I was hoping to find a clip on YouTube, but no luck.

Pretty tins aside, what are the Christmas beers worth looking for this year? I will probably pick up an X-Moose at some point next month, but it struck me I haven’t had a Rosey Nosey or Rudolph’s Reward in an age. By the same virtue, while a brewery like Shepherd Neame can put out decent stuff, they can also roll out…

It varies in size and position and at the most extreme blanks the whole page. Another commentator told me they get adverts in that space, but it just shows as void here. Pain in the proverbial.

Think Downton Abbey.

Never heard of them before today, but it seems nobody loved Rax.

You should add a plain white t-shirt to represent all the weird boxes that cover the pages much of the time these days.

Don’t forget to get the deposit back.