Welcome to the Connecting Wall. 4 groups of 4 words are hidden in the grid. Each day a new wall. Send me your 4 groups plus a connection for each group. This is just for fun! There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES! Here is grid No.28.

Welcome to the Connecting Wall. 4 groups of 4 words are hidden in the grid. Each day a new wall. Send me your 4 groups plus a connection for each group. This is just for fun! There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES! Here is grid No.27.

Five shows to go #comedystoreplayers #comedy #careersadvice

Fireworks at 7:15am?

I think that I am ready to sell my soul to the devil as working for the other guy doesn't seem to be paying off.

#DetectivesInOtherSeries Just spotted Barry Van Dyke (Steve Sloan) in Murder She Wrote. There is a catalogue of these. Let me know yours!

Mam put on her best frock to say her final au revoir. Her first and last email read, "It was mostly terrible but thank you to everyone who made the bits in between bearable." She slipped away in the night. She's not dead. She's been seen on the streets of Skegness. #NewAlanBennetts

An announcement. Some of you already know this. Since 30th October 2024, I've been writing some brand #NewAlanBennetts. My routine has been to wake up at silly o'clock & write the first thing that comes into my head. I will be bringing this to an end. However, I will be bringing you something new.

Eric cut the grass for the final time this year. It was traditional for him to have his last haircut of the year too but why bother about a single strand of fluff? #NewAlanBennetts

Don’t miss! #comedystoreplayers

Such sad news about Prunella Scales. She played the Queen in A Question of Attribution by Alan Bennett. She was famous for playing Sybil but she was a Queen amongst mortals on screen and stage. Do check out this understated performance with husband Timothy West. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002l39m

"It's the flies that are the problem!" shouted Maude examining the rotting autumn fruit. "Yes, I know," added Joan."If only Eric could get trousers that fitted him around his nether regions." #NewAlanBennetts

Before selling them, Eric has been farting into Maude's best tea cups. He's called his actions 'Trump/China trade talks'. #NewAlanBennetts

For my old friend @wordsmithgetxo.bsky.social REPERCUSSIONS: When the bailiffs take your furnishings.

Tony thinks of his mate Rob who created this piece of timely art. Rob has had it stolen by the world. So let's say here here to Rob Dicken, one of the greatest unknown sketch artists of all time. "The knights are drawing in!" #NewAlanBennetts

Tony is doing everything in the wrong order. He's decided to avoid the controversy of making tea and eating scones as the milk / cream / jam situation is too much to confront. Instead, he's rewriting the OED from Z-A. #NewAlanBennetts

The knocking at the door for sweets has already started. Harold from No.42 has been threatening to take his teeth out if he can't get a boiled sweet from every house in the close. Ironic really as the sweets of his youth caused the loss of his teeth. #NewAlanBennetts

Shopping became canon of classic albums as the shelves provided disappointment (Nevermind) and 10 packets of Bourbon biscuits (An Appetite For Destruction). A trip into Hobbycraft caused an excessive spend on sundry items. Thoughts of Carole King's Tapestry emerged. #NewAlanBennetts

John has been heard to shout 'RUN!' several times this week. Maureen has now started to imitate his behaviour. It seems those builders have been touting for business again. #NewAlanBennetts

Sandra smiled as she answered Frank's question, "How do you describe everyone else?" . "The 'not yet' disabled." Sandra quipped. Frank added, "When the old are disabled, who cares?" "There are two answers to that, the young and no-one." #NewAlanBennetts

"Steak and Kidney or Leek and Potato?" asked Maude. "No! I said that I wanted to write about SPIES!" cried Alan. #NewAlanBennetts

Daniel is furious at his new nickname so is seeking revenge. After getting soaked in yesterday's rain, Ron insists on calling him 'Stormy Daniel.' Daniel retorted by renaming him Ron 'Old' Trump. #NewAlanBennetts

Spend time with people you love. It makes it so much better!

A tear came to Roger's eye as he heard the late, great Sandy Denny sing 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes?' on the wireless. Maude had no sympathy as she muttered, "You spent most of it down the Dog and Duck so don't start crying now as time runs out!" #NewAlanBennett

Joan's broken up with her beau, Max. His love of sugary drinks was the tipping point. How many times could she ask him if he wanted a cola without a misunderstanding. "Would you like a Pepsi, Max?" Joan would say. "No, Maureen, I want the one with sugar in it." Max would shout. #NewAlanBennetts

Stan watched the teenager walk past, noting the torn holes in his jeans. 'Wonder if I could get away with a look like that?' he pondered aloud. The look Stella gave him could've given him three side partings all at once. #NewAlanBennetts

The absence of an object can be as powerful as its presence Roger decided. A 5:30am search for a non-existent pencil sharpener provoked such a recollection. Flooding back came the image of his father, with his penknife, skillfully whittling a writing implement. That. #NewAlanBennetts

After hearing that the stock market is facing difficult times, Maude says she will now be buying her cows direct from the farmer. #NewAlanBennetts

Finally, with the dark nights coming, Roger has managed to get his bike lights working. All he needs now is a bike. #NewAlanBennetts

Sunday #comedystoreplayers40

It seems Jerry has had to retire from playing rugby. It has nothing to do with his health. More to do with a threat from the local police. He must now stop scrumming with the shoppers at the Arndale. #NewAlanBennetts

"Why don't they grow their own peas?" asked Mam. "Who?" I dared ask. "The people of the Middle East." "Sorry?" "All they have to do is give peas a chance." Mam smiled knowing that she'd got me and then took her final breath. #NewAlanBennetts

The bringing in of the green tomatoes was a signal that not everything should be ripe and ready. "Occasionally, life isn't perfect." stated Maude. She swiftly changed her mind when George ate a kilo of said tomatoes and his flatulence became ripe and ready. #NewAlanBennetts

"Diane has gone to a better place," said Maude. "What do you mean? She's only gone to Skegness," replied Joan. "No, not that Diane! The one in the films. Such a loss." "You're right. They should never have got rid of Meg Mortimer either." #NewAlanBennetts

Initially, you are attracted to the brilliance. You get closer. You get so close and then the brilliance fades. After time, you return to the brilliance to admire it. Then, you forget how brilliant it is. Then, for the rest of your life, you return to the corona time after time & live in the glow.

Has anyone seen the swarms of privately educated kids migrating across to the state sector yet? Asking for a friend.

Listening to the music of Fairport Convention tonight. I have made a very bold statement... "The Folk Music of the M5 and surrounding regions." Discuss... (Do not throw things at me).

Is it Edward Fox Saturday?

Mam has just heard Meatloaf singing about crying icicles instead of tears. As it's been an emotional week, she's decided to put the heating on to avoid any such arctic-related disasters. #NewAlanBennetts

The French Prime Minister needs to form a cabinet by Monday or the economy will collapse. Perhaps he should talk to the people at Ikea. #NewAlanBennetts

Nigel is currently wearing eau de toilette cleaner. It's the only substance that takes away the stench of his racist politics. #NewAlanBennetts

After the journey home from work, Roger is thinking about taking up swearing professionally. #NewAlanBennetts

Maureen's been placed in her wooden overcoat. Ralph struggles as he makes a dinner for one. The drawers are filled with memories. Reluctantly, he peels a square of tin foil big enough for one potato. Maureen's ethereal voice echoes, "Bake me a potato! Make me a full, metal jacket!" #NewAlanBennetts

Norma's newfound enthusiasm for amateur drama was perhaps too enthusiastic, her physical gesticulation so wild as to threaten virtual lift-off and pose a danger to air traffic control. #NewAlanBennetts

A double visit to the local museum did not bring any new insights for Eric. Instead, he thought he would make his own history by blocking the entrance to protect the public from being exposed to Yorkshire Made in Matchsticks. Fortunately, a fire broke out. #NewAlanBennetts

"Is it one or many?" asked Maude. "What?" asked Joan in confusion. "Monopoly! Mono: meaning one, single or alone. Poly: meaning many or much." "Oh. I thought it was a game." The excitement of living with a former Countdown champion saw no bounds. #NewAlanBennetts

Yesterday while wandering in town, Eric tumbled into a Fun Palace. He expected lap dancing but instead learned how to cross-stitch, weave & develop his inner artist. Today there is a seminar on 'Crochet Means Hook' so he'll no longer call the implement a crochet hook. #FunPalaces #NewAlanBennetts