We just wanted to record the death of author Len Deighton at the age of 97.
Deighton was a man of many talents, a very capable cook and illustrator and, of course, author.
We still have our original paperback of The Ipcress File. It was a novel unlike any other. The film attempts to capture some of then post-war griminess of London, but having Michael Caine in always makes it a little too glossy. Read the book.
For us, it’s Oh What A Lovely War (the film) that is his highlight.
Deighton wrote the screenplay, based on the original play, but had his name taken off, something, apparently, he later regretted. Watch it, for all its flaws, if you can.