Sunday 16 December 2007

Michael Cain Speads Marmalade Myth.


Within the hour on Michael Parkinson's final talk show, highly respected oscar winning actor Michael Cain spoke of his wide ranging knowledge of obscure facts.


When the rambling Parkie asked for an example, he proceeded to spread the myth that the word marmalade derived from servants caring for Mary Queen of Scots in times of great illness.


'Not a lot of people know that'. No Michael, they don't - because it is not true.
I am a fan of your work, but spreading this prime-time falsehood has put you in the Marmlord's bad books.
You are a big man but you are out of shape......................