* Snack size controversy – the trend of gradual reduction in size of chocolate bars and crisp packet, whilst the prices continue to increase.

* TV show Rescue Me – currently in its fifth series, Denis Leary’s drama series is about New York fire-fighters post-9/11.

* TV show Dexter – an appreciation of the first three series’ of this show about a serial killer hero. The fourth series is set for a late September premiere.

* TV show Supernatural – the best horror TV show of the decade from the makers of The X Files. The fifth and final series is set for a September premiere.