The Parish Counsel

In which we sample a hipster hotel; go Christmas shopping; ponder Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's 'Magical Journey'; establish that Kim Jong Un is running Hollywood; and review Panorama's 'Apple's Broken Promises.

In which we look at time wasting in meetings; announcements on public transport; funeral songs; Zoella and her ghost; Alan Rusbridger's farewell; and we review Kirstie's Homemade Christmas.

In which we consider a visit to the Isle of Wight; referee the Black Friday punch-ups; wince at the Blair's Christmas card; wonder why Russell Brand is so chippy; review 'Inside Tatler'; and swoon at our T. Rex box set competition...