Things that make you despair: young journalists who have never read Scoop. In a better world that would be a sacking offence. Clive publishes a reminder of the novel’s glories as part of his excellent Notebook feature:
“Come to think of it,” he added moodily, “there’s no point in answering anyway. Look at mine.” CABLE FULLIER OFTENER PROMPTLIER STOP YOUR SERVICE BADLY BEATEN ALROUND LACKING HUMAN INTEREST COLOUR DRAMA PERSONALITY HUMOUR INFORMATION ROMANCE VITALITY “Can’t say that’s not frank, can you?” said Corker. “God rot ’em.”
Well, yes, exactly.
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