HERE IN this corner of the paper we don’t claim to have a monopoly of wisdom on any subject, apart from what is now an uncomfortable level of expertise on Martin Amis’ sex life (has anyone who ever met this man NOT written a book about his “legendary” intimacies?).

Boy George’s days as a chart idol are to be dramatised in a BBC biopic featuring Gavin and Stacey star Mat Horne, it was announced today.