Lighten Up: From Golden Oscars to Golden Wonders

Like the mart in many ways, only with a little more razzmatazz - our Denis enjoys a night with the stars.

Farming columnist Denis Lehane says Hollywood star Cate Blanchett was blown away by his rustic country charms. Picture: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images.

I'm only just back from the Oscars, and to say I'm shagged would be an understatement.

The head is still spinning from all the free drink, the ears still ringing from all the Oscar noise.