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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Hard-boiled Egghead

A rare glimmer of good news for the BBC, at least from the Daily Mail's perspective: teatime quizshow Eggheads has one loyal follower in plum-voiced national treasure Donald Sinden. The 85-year-old told the Mail's Ephraim Hardcastle that he is "absolutely addicted" to the show. "I can't speak to anyone while it's on and I refuse to answer the telephone. Eggheads is the highlight of my day."

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