MediaObituaryAlfred ShaughnessyBringing a touch of Downstairs to an Upstairs lifeAlfred Shaughnessy, who has died aged 89, achieved his greatest success in 1970, when he became script editor and chief writer of the television series Upstairs, Downstairs. What he contributed was, literally, a class act. His stepfather, the Hon Sir Piers "Joey" Legh, was equerry to the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) and master of the household to George VI; Shaughnessy could boast that when staying at Windsor castle, he had entertained the king and queen and the young princesses, Margaret and Elizabeth, with an impromptu cabaret. Read More...
Leading questionsRelationshipsIt’s natural to feel reluctant about hurting someone, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but staying hurts them more
Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email I have been in an intimate relationship with my girlfriend for three years. All this time, I knew she loved me much more than I loved her. However, she is kind, honest and smart, so I did not want to lose her and thought I would give the relationship more time, hoping that my feelings will change as time passes. Read More...
PhilosophyObituaryLord Quinton obituaryOxford philosopher, Tory thinker and regular on popular Radio 4 panel showsAnthony Quinton, who has died aged 85, was the funniest philosopher since Hume. A political philosopher and metaphysician, as well as a writer about ethics, philosophy of mind and the history of ideas, he taught at New College, Oxford, for 23 years. He went on to be president of Trinity College from 1978 to 1987, and chairman of the board of the British Library from 1985 to 1990. Read More...