Ofcom to investigate Channel 4 for the loss of subtitles on programmes for quite some time last year:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-...er-subtitle-problems
(Channel 5 were affected at the same time but got back to normal much quicker)
Minerva Mouse's major make-over:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...inment-arts-60169196
@El Loro posted:Ofcom to investigate Channel 4 for the loss of subtitles on programmes for quite some time last year:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-...er-subtitle-problems
(Channel 5 were affected at the same time but got back to normal much quicker)
My Dad uses the audio voiceover when watching some programmes 
I find it annoying but it makes a massive difference to his viewing experience.
@El Loro posted:Minerva Mouse's major make-over:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...inment-arts-60169196
If it is only a temporary change I can't see a problem. Although I do prefer to see her as originally designed.
It's when they decide to put Mickey in a dress, that's when folk should be upset. 
@El Loro posted:Minerva Mouse's major make-over:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...inment-arts-60169196
preferred the original tbh -thank you EL
night EL slim moonsiee velvet
Good morning everyone it's less cold today but with a strong breeze.
Enjoy your day everyone 
@slimfern posted:@El Loro Did you manage to complete your EOY accts okay?
I filed the last tax return for my clients on Tuesday and did a client's VAT return on Wednesday Clients may still be needing to contact me (2 did yesterday) regarding the tax they have to pay by Monday.
There's another client (with a corporation tax return) to be finalised. I was able to tell tell them what tax to pay by 6 January but a draft figure, Return has to be filed by 5 April. (not a company so filing accounts at Companies House doesn't apply). Won't go into details but the client is in breach of my terms and conditions regarding co-operation and providing information on a timely basis.
@slimfern BBC Two is showing "The Searchers" (1956) this afternoon. Considered to be the greatest western ever made and a highly regarded film. John Ford's best film and John Wayne's best film. Wayne plays an embittered racist (native Americans) Civil wat veteran in search of his abducted niece (Natalie Wood)
@El Loro posted:I filed the last tax return for my clients on Tuesday and did a client's VAT return on Wednesday
There's another client (with a corporation tax return) to be finalised. I was able to tell tell them what tax to pay by 6 January but a draft figure, Return has to be filed by 5 April. (not a company so filing accounts at Companies House doesn't apply). Won't go into details but the client is in breach of my terms and conditions regarding co-operation and providing information on a timely basis.
Well done El 
You can enjoy a breather now before the next due date
Uncooperative clients are frustrating, I hope you're going to give them a good telling off 
@El Loro posted:@slimfern BBC Two is showing "The Searchers" (1956) this afternoon. Considered to be the greatest western ever made and a highly regarded film. John Ford's best film and John Wayne's best film. Wayne plays an embittered racist (native Americans) Civil wat veteran in search of his abducted niece (Natalie Wood)
I've seen this film El
I'm not a western fan but remember it being good, although there are some quite vicious scenes if my memory serves me right, which I guess isn't unusual for this type of film....things were vicious back then.
I'm going to see the newly released 'Belfast' later on today
@slimfern posted:I've seen this film El
I'm not a western fan but remember it being good, although there are some quite vicious scenes if my memory serves me right, which I guess isn't unusual for this type of film....things were vicious back then.
I'm going to see the newly released 'Belfast' later on today
I think it's quite a dark film for a 1950s western
I see that "Belfast" is Kenneth Brtanagh's latest film as director and has Judi Dench in. I hope you enjoy it
The organist at my local church is a personal friend of Judi. He's been to a number of premieres in London over the years though I don't know if theatre or cinema ones.
@El Loro posted:I think it's quite a dark film for a 1950s western
I see that "Belfast" is Kenneth Brtanagh's latest film as director and has Judi Dench in. I hope you enjoy it
The organist at my local church is a personal friend of Judi. He's been to a number of premieres in London over the years though I don't know if theatre or cinema ones.
Thank you El
Judi Dench is a mighty fine actress indeed and I suspect she is quite the same off stage or this side of the camera
Enjoy the rest of your day 
@El Loro posted:Here's a 1933 animation version of "The Wizard of Oz" based from the book:
awww that's lovely EL
night EL slim moonsieee
Good morning everyone it looks like we will get some sunshine this morning before it clouds over later.
Enjoy your day everyone
@slimfern possible films for you on the Talking Pictures tv channel in the next week:
Tuesday 3.05 in the morning "Thunder Rock" (1942) Journalist (Michael Redgrave) now lives alone in a lighthouse, early Boulting Brothers film made before their comedies.
Sunday 11.00 in the morning "Suddenly" (1954) 3 gangsters invade a home in the town of Suddenly with the intention of assassinating the President who is due to visit. Film noir thriller with Frank Sinatra playing a very different type of role to what he was known for at the time as one of the gangsters. The owner of the house is played by James Gleason and the sheriff by Sterling Hayden. The film was supposedly watched by Oswald shortly before he shot Kennedy.
@El Loro posted:@slimfern possible films for you on the Talking Pictures tv channel in the next week:
Tuesday 3.05 in the morning "Thunder Rock" (1942) Journalist (Michael Redgrave) now lives alone in a lighthouse, early Boulting Brothers film made before their comedies.
Sunday 11.00 in the morning "Suddenly" (1954) 3 gangsters invade a home in the town of Suddenly with the intention of assassinating the President who is due to visit. Film noir thriller with Frank Sinatra playing a very different type of role to what he was known for at the time as one of the gangsters. The owner of the house is played by James Gleason and the sheriff by Sterling Hayden. The film was supposedly watched by Oswald shortly before he shot Kennedy.
Thanks El
Will take a look on Wiki and YouTube...have you seen either of them?
@slimfern posted:Thanks El
Will take a look on Wiki and YouTube...have you seen either of them?
Thanks
Yes, I've seen both films. Neither are outstanding but they have some interest. "Thunder Rock" is somewhat stagey and has a propaganda aspect (as many of the British films at that time did) but the storyline is unique for films of that era.
"Suddenly" was a film Sinatra wanted to make to move away from the lighter films he had made (though his previous film was "From Here to Eternity"). Not many films with Sinatra as an out and out villain. Not to be confused with "The Desperate Hours" (1955) (Humphrey Bogart) where 3 convicts invade a home - there are some similarities between the 2 films superficially.
@El Loro posted:Thanks
Yes, I've seen both films. Neither are outstanding but they have some interest. "Thunder Rock" is somewhat stagey and has a propaganda aspect (as many of the British films at that time did) but the storyline is unique for films of that era.
"Suddenly" was a film Sinatra wanted to make to move away from the lighter films he had made (though his previous film was "From Here to Eternity"). Not many films with Sinatra as an out and out villain. Not to be confused with "The Desperate Hours" (1955) (Humphrey Bogart) where 3 convicts invade a home - there are some similarities between the 2 films superficially.
Have had a look El, might give 'Thunder Rock' a try, but not at that time of the morning
As for 'Suddenly' ...not one for me I don't think...not only am I not keen on Frank Sinatra ..singing or acting, but the subject matter looks a bit heavy. Thanks anyways
@slimfern posted:Have had a look El, might give 'Thunder Rock' a try, but not at that time of the morning
As for 'Suddenly' ...not one for me I don't think...not only am I not keen on Frank Sinatra ..singing or acting, but the subject matter looks a bit heavy. Thanks anyways
I see that Film4 is showing "'Pimpernel' Smith" (1941) tomorrow at 1.10pm starring and directed by Leslie Howard. Professor Horatio Smith, apparently very unassuming rescues victims of Nazi persecution, much to the annoyance of a Nazi general (Francis L Sullivan). Very enjoyable entertaining film and worth watching. The 'Pimpernel' is a reference to the Scarlet Pimpernel but only in name. I prefer "'Pimpernel' Smith" to the Scarlet Pimpernel films.
night EL slimmoonsieee hope you are ok
Good morning everyone it's a windy day to come with only a brief hint of sun.
Enjoy your day everyone
Just as well that I had filed the last of my clients tax returns last week. The cloud portal that I use is down at present causing other accountants & clients across the country headaches. Just as well that HMRC extended the deadline for self assessment tax returns from today by a month. People still need to have paid their tax by today to avoid being charged interest.
@El Loro posted:Just as well that I had filed the last of my clients tax returns last week. The cloud portal that I use is down at present causing other accountants & clients across the country headaches. Just as well that HMRC extended the deadline for self assessment tax returns from today by a month. People still need to have paid their tax by today to avoid being charged interest.
It doesn't surprise me one bit to hear that HMRC are having problems with their portals, it's a regular issue for them 
probably bunged up with all the last minute usage.
Like you said, good job you had done your filing beforehand
@El Loro posted:I see that Film4 is showing "'Pimpernel' Smith" (1941) tomorrow at 1.10pm starring and directed by Leslie Howard. Professor Horatio Smith, apparently very unassuming rescues victims of Nazi persecution, much to the annoyance of a Nazi general (Francis L Sullivan). Very enjoyable entertaining film and worth watching. The 'Pimpernel' is a reference to the Scarlet Pimpernel but only in name. I prefer "'Pimpernel' Smith" to the Scarlet Pimpernel films.
Didn't have the chance to watch this El, had places to be this morning until now, but can watch it on 4 catch up another time
Thanks anyways
@slimfern posted:It doesn't surprise me one bit to hear that HMRC are having problems with their portals, it's a regular issue for them
Like you said, good job you had done your filing beforehand
Thanks
It was the accountancy portal I use which was having problems (now sorted) rather than HMRC's site. The accountancy portal (operated by one of the major software companies for accountants) is for accountants to use and receive documents with their clients. I use it as it's more secure than using email and also as it permits clients to approve their tax returns electronically for their accountant (rather than having to get the approval page physically signed). The outage would have caused problems for a lot of accountants.
For once, it wasn't an HMRC problem. I have always tried to get returns filed before 31 January as there's always the risk of something happening if one leaves it to the last day.
There's a myth that by filing a tax return on 31 January shortens the period in which HMRC can open an enquiry into that return. The fact is that the enquiry period runs for 12 months from the date a return is received. So a return for the year to 5 April 2021 filed on 30 April 2021, the enquiry period is to 30 April 2022. If filed today, then to 31 January 2023.
If a return is filed late then the period is to the quarter day next following the first anniversary of the day on which the return was made. Quarter days are also used with commercial property letting (25 March, 24 June, 29 September & 25 December). So a return filed tomorrow would result in the period going up to 25 March 2023.
The enquiry period used to be to the 31 January the year after the filing return deadline. So if a return was filed early then that did have a much longer enquiry period than one filed on 31 January. That changed years ago - 31 March 2008. So anyone thinking that the period in which an enquiry can be started is shortened by leaving filing to 31 January is many years out of date.