Bristol University researchers estimate that Bridget Jones consumes 3,836 units of alcohol a year, which would lead to 'death by chardonnay' for mere mortals.
Prince Andrew marks his 65th birthday tomorrow. This year is also the fifth anniversary of his enforced exile when the late Queen cancelled his 60th present of promotion to full Admiral.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Until she and Harry went into voluntary exile, the tower had been very much Meghan's project, which saw her making secret visits to survivors.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Much weeping and gnashing of teeth over at the BBC as Bafta president Prince William confirms that he won't be attending Sunday's awards ceremony.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: My source whispers that the Beeb offered HM a virtually free hand, but Charles preferred Amazon's promise of final editorial control. No surprise there.