Peter Jackson: Unravelling mess of longest day in Paris

The never-ending saga of France-Wales in Paris generated scenes of such absurdity that it really needed Inspector Clouseau with his white mac and magnifying glass to complete the farce to complete the farce.

Peter Jackson: Unravelling mess of longest day in Paris
Mon, 20 Mar, 2017 - 00:00

The never-ending saga of France-Wales in Paris generated scenes of such absurdity that it really needed Inspector Clouseau with his white mac and magnifying glass to complete the farce to complete the farce.

Wayne Barnes is to be congratulated on his handling of a trying scenario but where was Peter Sellers’ alter ego when you needed him?

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