The south range of Cotehele, near Saltash, Cornwall. The house was built of local granite and slatestone, and the crenellated gatehouse seen here was added in the sixteenth century to the original house (Picture: National Trust/Andrew Butler)‘‘Philip! They’ve let the monkeys out of their cage again!’ I complained, slipping into character.
This must be just what it’s like for the Queen when she’s trying to watch EastEnders on catch-up and they let the plebs into Buckingham Palace.