Columnists

Mark Palmer asks are our grandchildren watching too much TV

Our columnist wonders whether 24-hour TV is doing our grandchildren more harm than good?

Columnists

Mark Palmer on tips being added to the bill - "it's just not British"

Our columnist is all in favour of leaving a tip, but wants to make that choice.
Columnists

Mark Palmer on prolific exaggeration

Our columnist is the first to admit that he is prone to exaggeration. But how acceptable is it to embellish the truth?

Columnist

Mark Palmer on AI and public speaking

As a fan of great oratory and public speaking, our columnist considers the folly of allowing AI to write wedding speeches.