Séamas O'Reilly: The clocks are going back this evening — apparently

Clocks go back an hour from 2am to 1am early on Sunday morning 27 October.
I’m not above admitting my failings. To some extent, it’s beneficial. It is a pity, often remarked-upon by my editors, that my vast intellect, chiselled features, and incorrigible charm can make me seem too perfect to readers.
For this reason, mentioning the few foibles I do possess helps make me seem more relatable.