Ladies and Gentlemen we have found a philosopher for our dinner party. The father of Western philosophy Socrates joins Ernest Hemingway, Jane Austen and Stephen Fry at our table. Your wisdom, voters, is, as always, first class. But there is still work to be done, for one seat remains. Remember, I want particular kinds of guests. I want variety. I want spice. I want argument and passion. The per... Read more

And so there was three. It’s been a great ride and we now have three places filled at the table. Joining Hemingway and Austen will be the modern master Stephen Fry, who pipped Oscar Wilde by just a couple of votes. What a treat! Now let’s get down the business. I still need your help. Remember, I want particular kinds of guests. I want variety. I want spice. I want argument and pass... Read more

Thank you, I’ve now filled two places on my literary dinner party table. Ernest Hemingway has been joined by Jane Austen. More than I could have hoped for! Which brings us to today’s task. I still need your help. Remember, I want particular kinds of guests. I want variety. I want spice. I want argument and passion. I’d like this dinner party to be filled with spectacular wit a... Read more

Thank you, you have filled the first place at my table, The Drunkard. You have chosen Ernest Hemingway. A brilliant choice. As you know, now that the Olympics are behind us I want to celebrate the intellect. And to do so I am going to host my very own dinner party. An imaginary dinner party, with some of the greats of literature. But my imaginary dinner must be a small intimate affair. I want t... Read more