http://standpointmag.co.uk Welcome to the Standpoint magazine, the culture and politics monthly en /node/4092 <!--paging_filter--><p><strong>Daniel Johnson</strong></p><p>In his October Wine column, Saintsbury quotes Dr Johnson on novelties to great effect: &quot;...novelty is always grateful where it gives no pain.&quot; Well, the BBC gave me pain twice this week with its novelties. <p><a href="/node/4092"><span>read more</span></a></p> /node/4092#comments BBC Christian Democrat Euro Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:12:47 +0100 The Point 4092 at http://standpointmag.co.uk