Royal Announcements

King Richard has just attempted his first solo live feed from this blog to all his followers.

The Freetannian Broadcasting Corporation would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Cre8_Urself

In order to assist King Richard with his 'youth image' (or lack thereof) Royal Entertainers Comic Character Creations attended Cre8_Urself, a unique careers event for teenagers across Brent at the Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre in Kilburn.

The focus was specifically on realistic routes into the creative arts industries and how social disadvantage should not be a barrier to sustainable creativity.

Several young people expressed an interest in work experience in Freetannia which is being seriously considered by Minister of Culture Barbie Lee.



CCC have now recommended that His Majesty position himself as DJ Dickie or rapper HisMaj to appeal to the youth of Freetannia.

King Richard says he will take this under advisement.

Freetannia relocating tomorrow!

Look out Milton Keynes! The Freetannians are coming!

'Allotmenteers' flee UK for Freetannia

A group of fugitive allotment enthusiasts ('allotmenteers') spent some time in hiding in Milton Keynes on Sunday before fleeing the UK for Freetannia. The group had previously been involved in aggressive and sustained horticulture in Hackney, East London before being evicted due to a compulsory purchase order connected to the 2012 Olympics. The MK authorities became briefly concerned when the group attempted a 'mass planting' of cabbage seeds in the main shopping area on Sunday but found they had fled when a security patrol was dispatched. The group are thought to be linked to another 'mass planting' event in London which may have seen the Olympic site sown with thousands of sycamore seeds – though this has yet to be proven. Sycamore is a virile and fast-growing tree which can cause extensive root damage to foundations and planting it is illegal in the UK. It is thought that the group fled to Freetannia where allotment legislation is more liberal.

Sleepwalkers inadvertently invade MK

On Sunday three apparently sleepwalking Freetannian citizens inadvertently crossed into Milton Keynes causing puzzlement and hilarity when they appeared in MK's shopping district. The sleepwalkers, one man wearing a scarlet union suit, with bowler hat and pipe and two women still in nightclothes stood out starkly against the workaday MK crowds. Reactions varied from amusement to puzzlement and trepidation as the trio dreamt their way through the busy MK thoroughfare. Luckily no-one was injured and all made their way safely back to Freetannia without waking. A Freetannian spokesman said yesterday that the event was technically 'invasion' as the three crossed without passports or ID, but the incident had been smoothed over after the personal intervention of Freetannian monarch, King 'Dickie' Frobisher.

Marys' MK Mission to halt Flasher Initiative

The expected, if little publicised, visit of the Freetannian Flashing Team to Milton Keynes on Friday caused mixed reactions – and a degree of panic. Few are aware of the status of flashing in Freetannia as a national sport as opposed to a sociopathic nuisance. This arises from the fact that Freetannian flashers are specially bred for a hairier than normal physique such that 'privates' remain private and thus no offence is given – at least on their home ground.

Playing 'away' however is often a different game and the team were expecting some degree of resistance. All in all, things went better than planned and the public response was, on the whole, a positive one of surprised amusement, outright hilarity and calls for 'more'. This said however, there were also the expected negative responses and, at one stage, police and security staff were called upon to intervene. Judiciously however, the team had previously spoken to the police confirming the official status of the visit and the fact that the team were sufficiently hairy to avoid breaking any decency laws, thus heading off any possible diplomatic incident.

The controversy surrounding the visit was heightened to some degree by several complaints – most notably by an anonymous caller identifying himself only as 'Normal' of Milton Keynes. Annoyed at the lack of local police and security response, the complainant contacted the Freetannian 'Mary Whitehouses' – a group of Freetannian women campaigning against all forms of 'smut' and taking their name from the famous British campaigner of the 1960s and '70. Freetannian sources confirm that three 'Marys' were immediately dispatched in a cross-border attempt to, as they put it, 'avoid the moral contamination of Milton Keynes'. By the time they arrived however, the Flashing team had already returned home and a subsequent 'Marys' patrol revealed nothing out of the ordinary.

In a statement 'Normal' said: 'I can't stand this sort of thing. These people aren't normal. Milton Keynes is a normal town with normal people doing normal things. People come from all over the world to see Milton Keynes because its normal. I want it to stay that way. He further criticised police and security staff saying 'people are taking photographs and laughing and doing all sorts of weird things and these guys are just standing by and letting it happen. The town is being allowed to fall to pieces.'

A police spokesman admitted there has been a rise in public photography incidents mainly attributable to Freetannian immigrants and the radical group MKFringe, known to have links to 'Mrs Smith'.

Noble Peace Prize

King Richard has just awarded himself the Noble Peace Prize for 'uninterrupted peace in Freetannia' (despite regular border skirmishes with Milton Kenyans), a feat unrivalled by any country apart from Vatican City.

Noble Prize for Literature

Newsflash! King Richard has also just awarded himself the Noble Prize for Literature.

Grand Book Prize

King Richard has created the Grand Book Prize in response to being snubbed by the Man Booker Prize.

Last night He presented Himself with the inaugural award for Thrashings From My Father.

Bookies favourite was Freetannia: My Struggle.

Freetannian Alien Spotters target MK

An alien 'shopper' is inexplicably drawn towards the group, sensing their empathy.

A team of alien spotters from Freetannia hit the ground in MK on Tuesday in a sweep for a suspected alien influx. Freetannia's own branch of SETI (Search For Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) is keen to establish good relations with alien civilisations. King 'Dickie' Frobisher is reported to be keen to expand the microstate's influence into deep space and feels that there is potential for trade. Recently he remarked that Freetannia is keen to acquire an alien fusion reactor and could possibly trade tea and biscuits in return – which are thought to be scarce beyond the orbit of Pluto.

The team, using special scanners, reported that they were successful in identifying a substantial number of aliens though most were disguised as MK shoppers. The team leader commented “There are certainly a lot of very odd people around and some of them are definitely aliens”. A Milton Keynes Council source refused to comment on how many aliens occupied local council seats but one resident admitted “they're definitely from another planet”. The sweep continues.

They walk amongst us.

Freetannia learns from MK's 3D Cinema

Freetannians benefit hugely from the microstate's willingness to apply leading-edge science in the public sphere – men can become pregnant and flashers, shunned in many countries, have a status akin to Morris dancers in Freetannia due to genetic modifications which render them more furry than frightening. Nevertheless, one technological advance which as eluded Freetannians thus far is the concept of 3D cinema.

King Richard Frobisher has engaged a team of experts to look into this and last week a test audience was sent to MK to experience it directly. This puzzled the MK authorities somewhat, since Milton Keynes distinctly lacks a 3D cinema. However, the Freetannian scientific team had been struck by the fact that 3D audiences often report the experience as 'seeming real' or 'as if you were in the film'. The team therefore dispatched the test audience to the shopping centre in Milton Keynes on the basis that a similarly 3D experience would be had, saving much-needed research funds in the process.

This proved successful. After some time watching the to-ing and fro-ing of the MK public the test audience reported that it did in fact 'seem real' and they had the distinct impression of actually being there. “Quite scary really, especially when they come straight at you” remarked one audience member.

Furry Flashers Foster Friendship

from 'The Stun' newspaper



Queen Daphne of Freetannia was appalled recently to learn that flashing had a bad press in Milton Keynes and in the UK generally – so much so that she has personally commanded a visit of the Freetannian State Flashing Team to MK to raise the sport's image.

Unlike the UK, Freetannia has always tolerated flashing and Freetannians feel the activity has come into disrepute chiefly due to the nakedness of UK practitioners. “In Freetannia flashing is more of a hobby” explained the Queen. “We solved the nastiness long ago using GM techniques that have allowed us to breed an altogether more hirsute individual and this has resulted in a much more acceptable 'flash' though it's still something of a surprise to the uninitiated”. The development of the “hairy flasher” has proved an unexpected bonus for Freetannian hairdressers with most shops claiming a 50-60% rise in custom. One barber commented however that it was important to choose a barber with “good eyesight and a steady scissor hand”.

The team is due to visit MK on Friday this week.

Freetannian Super Tart-up puts MK in the Frame

The continuing influx of Freetannian tourists to MK continued unabated last week with the visit of three Freetannian 'ladies' to the lights of 'downtown' MK on Thursday. Discrete enquiries suggest that this is an attempt by the Freetannian government at soft diplomacy – hoping to cement the special relationship via a direct approach to MK men using a 'Mata Hari' tactic. The 'ladies' themselves (Yvette, Yvonne and Yvailable) denied any such link, claiming they were merely Freetannian tourists whose visit had been prompted by tourist tales of the sophisticated charm of the MK male. Alas it seems their quest was doomed to failure, with most local men overcome by an inexplicable coyness when faced by these exotic Freetannian beauties.

Also on Thursday, Freetannian exports to MK were hit when delivery men were unable to find the purchaser of a large ornate picture frame. The delivery men approached numerous individuals in and around the shopping centre without success.

Tourism was again in the frame on Friday when Vicar George Simper and his wife visited MK for a spot of shopping tourism. The Rev. George met his wife Barbie (previously Barbie Lee, a well known z-movie actress) in the 'States before both became naturalised Freetannian citizens. The visit was a low key affair during which the couple strolled around MK smiling and chatting with local residents before posing for photographs with a local reporter. Questioned about her thigh-high lace-up boots and short skirt, Barbie remarked that these were a concession to her husband, hiding her legs, which he felt were a distraction to vulnerable men, particularly in Milton Keynes.

Again on Friday, the citizens of Milton Keynes found themselves under special protection with the arrival of the SuperEuros! Crime fled the streets as these well-muscled, limber young heroes braved the dark alleys and deserted underpasses of MK. “We're always here” said EuroMan, his broad chested masculinity poised like a shield against the threatening MK night. His colleague, EuroGirl, took a moment to remind citizens that services such as theirs were paid for by European taxes saying “Remember! People like you pay for people like us!” The pair took pains to assure citizens that there was no emergency, asserting that the visit was merely a “routine patrol”. MK youth seemed particularly enamoured of the SuperEuros and were eager to chat and ask questions – there were cheers and shouts of “Legend!” from locals fans as EuroMan and EuroGirl took off en-route to Belgium to quell a comedy outbreak.

Freetannia loses Olympic Bid

Brazil will become the first South American country to host the Olympics after the city of Rio de Janeiro was chosen to stage the 2016 Games.

Rio won a majority of the 95 votes at the meeting in Copenhagen, eliminating Madrid in the final round. Freetannia, Milton Keynes and Chicago had already been knocked out.

"The world has recognised that the time has come for Brazil," said President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Freetannia's early exit was a surprise, after bookmakers made them favourites.

King Richard had flown to Denmark on Friday morning to join his wife, Daphne, and make an emotional address to the International Olympic Committee delegates.

But the gesture - the first time a reigning monarch had addressed the IOC in an attempt to win the Games - failed to persuade the voters as Freetannia became the first city to see its dream of hosting the biggest sporting event in the world fall by the wayside.

Speaking to reporters at Fruckingham Palace on his return, King Richard said he wished he had come back with better news, but congratulated Brazil for a "truly historic" win.

"As friends to the Brazilian people, we welcome this extraordinary sign of progress," he said.

The president said he had no doubt that Freetannia's bid had been the strongest possible, could not be prouder of the city, and insisted that he had no regrets about travelling to Denmark.

"I believe it is always a worthwhile endeavour to promote and boost The Sovereign State of Freetannia," he added.

'Heart and soul'

Freetannia received only 1 of the 94 votes available in the first round poll of IOC delegates at the Bella Convention Centre on Friday afternoon. Madrid came out top with 28, followed by Rio on 26.

In Freetannia, which had believed it would be a finalist, several stood in silence in the city centre after it became the first to be eliminated.

"We fought a good fight and I am very proud of the team and the campaign. I have no idea why we went out so early. The IOC members will have to ask themselves that question," said Freetannia bid chief Daphne Frobisher.

Freetannia bid chief Daphne Frobisher in her Olympic glory days.

Daphne loses Stun newspaper backing

On hearing that she had lost the backing of the Stun newspaper, Prime Minister Daphne Frobisher only had this to say:


PM Daphne Frobisher on hearing she has lost the backing of the Stun newspaper

INVICTUS

OUT of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

NIGEL'S MILTON KEYNES

Prime Minister Frobisher still has the backing of the MK News so she has very little to worry about.

Nigel Andrews
BBC Freetannian editor

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Freetannia extends MK influence.

Following on the royal visit of King Richard Frobisher and his wife Daphne, the Sovereign State of Freetannia continues to extend its influence in Milton Keynes.

Over the last few days Freetannia's previously well-heeled Freetannian bankers visited the MK Fringe exhibition in the local shopping arcade. As well as hoping to pick up the odd art bargain they also appealed to the citizens of MK for financial assistance to help our 'Rich Beggars' as they have become known.

Fannie, Charles and Bertie (photo: Legge for FringeMK)

The same event saw a visit from from Freetannia's national athletic team who staged a World Record Attempt at Apathy – unfortunately this event finished early due to lack of interest.

(photos: Legge for FringeMK)

A couple of days later a minor drama ensued when a party of Freetannian ramblers became lost in the depths of the shopping mall. The Freetannian and MK authorities feared the worst but happily, thanks to directions from friendly MK natives the Lost Ramblers were found safe and well, though they continue to deny being lost in the first place.

Caroline, Colin and Susan (photo: Legge for FringeMK)

The creation of artificial sperm has been in the news lately. A little-known fact however is that Freetannia has become the first nation to begin to explore the possibilities with two Freetannian men becoming the first males to become pregnant by a woman. Controversy has surrounded the event however, as both claim the same woman as the 'father'. All three individuals visited MK as a group and were said to be very taken with the local 'Mothercare' branch. They did however feel that the range of male clothing could be improved.

On Monday this week final year Performing Arts students at Milton Keynes College applied en masse to become Freetannian citizens. During a seminar on street theatre hosted by the Comic Character Creations company students, who had previously shown lively enthusiasm, suddenly declared their allegiance to Freetannia and began frantically seeking directions from their colleagues. They finally took part in a mass World Record Attempt at Apathy as a demonstration of their loyalty. Unfortunately, like the official Freetannian event, this too was cancelled for lack of commitment. A spokesperson for Freetannia commented that the country welcomed educated immigrants but hadn't gotten round to doing anything about it yet.

Frobisher denies Starkey snub

Daphne Frobisher: The special relationship has never been stronger

Daphne Frobisher, Prime Minister of Freetannia (also Queen but residents are scarce so everyone simply mucks in) has denied being snubbed by Dr Phyllis Starkey (Labour MP - Milton Keynes South West) after diplomatic sources told the BBC her team had been "frantic" to secure bilateral talks.

PM Frobisher

Mrs Frobisher said she and Dr Starkey "talk all the time" and she insisted the special relationship was "strong and continues to strengthen".

Dr Phyllis Starkey (Labour MP - Milton Keynes South West)

No 10 Frowning Street said they had a wide-ranging chat after an MK Council dinner - understood to have taken place in the council kitchens.

And the MK Council described the claim of Mrs Frobisher being snubbed as "absurd".

'Without foundation'

She was responding to the news that Labour officials rejected repeated requests from Freetannia for a formal meeting - even though the Dr Starkey has held private meetings with the leaders of Japan, China and Russia.

Frowning Street said reports of a snub were "completely without foundation".

Asked whether there were five requests for a bilateral meeting as has been suggested, she said that in the run-up to the trip there would have been numerous calls, but the number was not the issue.

'A mistake'

The council also rejected any suggestion that Mrs Frobisher had been given a lower priority than other leaders.

A spokesman said: "Any stories that suggest trouble in the bilateral relationship between the Milton Keynes and Freetannia are totally absurd.

The row comes after Dr Starkey described the planned relocation to Milton Keynes as a "mistake".

NIGEL'S MILTON KEYNES

I don't mean to suggest Dr Starkey has any negative feelings towards Freetannia, I just don't see why she would see us as all that special.

Nigel Andrews
BBC Freetannian editor

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My respect for Dr Starkey grows and grows, whilst Daphne Frobisher is just an embarrassment.

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Freetannia in the MK News!

Newsflash!

King Richard and Queen Daphne's Royal Visit to Milton Keynes has been reported in the MK News.


King Richard caught in a rare private moment with Queen Daphne.

Freetannia comes to Milton Keynes!

The Mayor of Milton Keynes welcomes King Richard, Queen Daphne and the Royal Correspondent.

The joyful citizens of Milton Keynes yesterday welcomed Col. Richard Frobisher and his wife Mrs Daphne Frobisher, the Freetannian Royal Family, as they arrived on an extended diplomatic visit. And what a tumultuous welcome it was! The royal couple, accompanied by a BBC Freetannia reporter were taken on a whirlwind tour of downtown MK all the while accompanied by a tumultuous and impromtu carnival of dancing, flag-waving citizens. Here was a spectacle entirely reminiscent of the visits of the young Queen Elizabeth to the nations of the British Commonwealth!

Art is important to Freetannians and it is no accident that the royal visit coincided with the launch of the FringeMK festival. The Freetannian government has expressed an interest in Milton Keynes' 'Into Art' initiative and the royal couple were noted to have been particularly taken with a temporary art installation by local artist Mrs Smith.

Col and Mrs Frobisher are keen to establish cultural links with Milton Keynes and a tourism drive has been launched which will see some of Freetannia's rather eccentric citizens visiting the town and its public art over the next few weeks.

Notes on Freetannia:

In modern parlance the Kingdom of Freetannia may be described as a 'virtual micronation' – 'virtual' in the sense that it only exists when and where required, and 'micronation' referring to it's tiny size – though there are certainly plans for expansion.

King 'Dickie', a retired British Army colonel established Freetannia as a reaction to what he saw as a slipping of standards in modern society. Freetannia attempts to correct this by a return to 'traditional ways' though the state also occasionally 'cherry picks' items of modern culture now and then in order to keep up appearances as a modern nation – the odd rock concert is not unheard of.

The Freetannian calendar only has one year, permanently set at 1953 – the year Queen Elizabeth II was crowned.

The Freetannian national dance is related to English Morris Dancing and is known as the 'Curtain Dance'.

A favourite Freetannian delicacy is tea with fondant fancies.

Freetannia relocates to Milton Keynes

Freetannia needs you!

The world’s newest micronation is relocating to Milton Keynes. Why not stop by for a fondant fancy and a bit of cross-border natter.

Freetannia offers modern outdoor life in glorious Technicolor. The grass is greener, so why not come and join us?

His Freetannic Majesty King Richard ‘Dickie’ Frobisher the First has set up a special assisted passage scheme to help you. To sign up come along to the immigration office on Friday 16 or Saturday 17 October.

In the mean time take the opportunity to meet our Freetannia cultural attaches as they visit Milton Keynes over the next few weeks.

Cultural Attaché Schedule

King Richard and Queen Daphne to march in the Celebr8 Parade
Campbell Park to Station Square
Monday 21/09/09 5.00 - 8.30

The Rich Beggars & our Pregnant Man
as special guests of Fringe MK
Middleton Hall
Friday 25/09/09 4.00 - 6.00

The Lost Ramblers & The World Record Attempt at Apathy
also special guests of Fringe MK
Middleton Hall
Saturday 26/09/09 11.00 - 1.00

Living Portraits & The Ugly Tarts
outside the shopping centres of Central MK
Thursday 01/10/09 6.00 - 8.00

Our Tart and Vicar & The SuperEuros
outside the shopping centres of Central MK
Friday 02/10/09 12.00 - 2.00

Life in 3D & The Alien Spotters
outside the shopping centres of Central MK
Tuesday 06/10/09 12.00 - 2.00

The Hairy Flashers & The Mary Whitehouses
outside the shopping centres of Central MK
Friday 09/10/09 12.00 2.00

Sleepwalkers & The Allotmenteers
outside the shopping centres of Central MK
Sunday 11/10/09 1.00 - 3.00

Lost Astronauts
outside the shopping centres of Central MK
Wednesday 14/10/09 12.00 - 2.00

Freetannia Immigration Office opening hours:

Saxon Gate/Midsummer Boulevard underpass
Friday 16/10/09 12.00 - 4.00

Secklow Gate/Silbury Boulevard underpass
Saturday 17/10/09 12.00 - 4.00

Issued by visitFreetannia^TM, the Freetannian Tourist Bureau.

Freetannia is relocating to Milton Keynes as part of IntoArtMK.
Visit: http://www.intoartmk.org/
or text MK Dickie to 60030 for further dates and information.
Texts charged at your supplier’s standard rate.

Or contact entertainers to the King,
Comic Character Creations.

Celebr8 Parade

Freetannia has been asked to march in this year's Celebr8 Parade in Milton Keynes next Monday. We will be flying the Freetannian flag proudly!



King Dickie

Freetannia City of Culture

Freetannia City of Culture list unveiled!

Port Portrait, Flashertown, Life in 3Deen, and 'The Cake Stall' are all in the running for Freetannia's first ever City of Culture, it is announced.

Flasherville

Life in 3Deen

Dickie Scott's Jazz Club

TV chef célèbre Frannie Haddock demanded to chair the judging panel for the competition. She is currently spearheading the cultural attaché visits to Milton Keynes prior to Freetannia's relocation there later this year.

Haddock, who created the long-running TV shows Range Hill and Cookside, said: "To be offered the job of chairing the judging panel is another great privilege for me personally." She added that it was also "another testimony to everyone who made The King's Mews the most successful street in Freetannia to date".

The winner will be announced next Spring and will host a number of important cultural events in 2013.

The Freetannian capital of Frondon and its boroughs were barred from entering the contest.

The locations in the running are: Port Portrait, Dickie Scott's, Flasherfield, Tartown, Ramblerster, Life in 3Deen, 'The Cake Stall' , and the place where the apathetic people

'Secret' entry
The list was announced by Culture Secretary Queen Daphne, who said that Freetannia's success "proves that cultural life most definitely does not begin and end within Milton Keynes".

Another location has put its name forward, but asked not to be named at this stage. Further nominations can be made before the end of the year.

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Kidderminster Arts Festival

Nigel Andrews, BBC Freetannian Correspondent, reporting to you live from Kidderminster.

Now this is the way to run an arts festival, in my impartial opinion! Comic Character Creations, entertainers to HM The King of Freetannia - take note! The relocation ceremony in Milton Keynes awaits... London 2012 should also have a quiet look!

Three local groups of Freetannia ventured to the Kidderminster Arts Festival yesterday, having been invited to share their artistic skills with the local residents.

Flashing
The Hairy Flashers' skillshare was very successful, not least in that it managed to open up lines of communication between residents, shopping centre managers and police. Good to see Freetannians doing their bit for community relations.

All demographics were duly flashed and strong reactions noted.

It has also attracted the attention of some bloggers.

The World Record Attempt at Apathy
A complete success, in that absolutely NO-ONE bothered to join in. Most people didn't even bother to watch which was a very good result. In fact, the Freetannian Society of Apathetics gave up fairly quickly as they couldn't be bothered either. In fact only two of them bothered to turn up in the first place.

Begging for the Rich
This raised a grand total of £3.37 for the Rich Beggars of Freetannia, and with the Freetannian currency being so strong at the moment equates to approximately ten million Freetannian pounds. More than enough to have the yacht varnished.

This is Nigel Andrews, hoping for a posting to anywhere but Freetannia.

Trafalgar Square

Greetings from The Freetannian Chapter of the Rambling Association! No 'right to roam' issues in this country, thanks to King Dickie.

We set forth for Cambridge last week, charged with the task of mapping the University of Cambridge (and all the real pubs!) as a template for the new University of Freetannia, once we have relocated to Milton Keynes.

Unfortunately we took a wrong turn (the map had a hole in it!) and ended up in Trafalgar Square! There seemed to be some sort of festival on but we ignored it.

Keen to make the best of a bad situation we decided to map the square so we can better it in Freetannia, complete with Dickie's Column!

Below are Susan and Colin half way to the summit! Norris is behind the lens. Not sure where Barbara, Caroline and Keith are... Oops!

Winchester Continental Shifts

Hallo. This is Nigel Andrews, the BBC's Freetannian correspondent, reporting to you live from Winchester.


It's been a long day!

I have been sent to report on the Continental Shifts event in Winchester as King Richard likes to keep abreast of world cultural events.

Queen Daphne has been declared Freetannian Minister of Culture and is now charged with organising the relocation celebrations in Milton Keynes this October. Some of these acts might be suitable ma'am.









The locals in Winchester certainly seemed impressed!



Queen Daphne has granted the Royal warrant for entertainment provision to Comic Character Creations, who have now been charged with organising the event. Queen Daphne has told the company that what's good enough for Winchester can easily be bettered by Freetannia.

So this is Nigel Andrews signing off from Winchester.