[danielf]

Originally Posted by Nikko

No! No! The idea is not to come home early - the idea is that during one of the 20 repeats (which you have thus far avoided) you happen to become captivated and get to the pub a bit late whilst 79 channels may bore you, just maybe Discovery Science has sufficient content (on my value scale described) to justify the 50 bob? ( note to younger viewers 50 bob in Old Money is equivalent to £2.50 in post 1971 decimal dosh )

hm, I could be tempted. On occassion, I've gotten my timing wrong when it comes to the pub (though rarely in getting there late). Do you think I would stand a chance in sueing NTL over me getting to the pub a bit late?