A very interesting watch for people who love this sort of thing, which I do. Jim's a fine explainer of complex stuff.

The Beginning and End of the Universe - 1. The Beginning Jim Al-Khalili tackles the greatest question in science - how the universe began. By recreating key experiments Jim unravels the mystery of science's creation story.

The Beginning and End of the Universe, 1. The Beginning: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0754t74 via @bbciplayer

Grandson Fox enjoying a snowy adventure

Noddied .See text

Noddied by Nod live on BBC. He shouted the words. I didn't stand a chance. He was accompanied by the delightful Mrs Nod and a little Nod he's auctioning for a cancer charity. He had the oesophageal variety five years ago but he's now clear and is obviously in rude health. He's from the same part of Walsall as me. It's named Caldmore but pronounced Karma in a very Black Country accent. Yow no. Top bloke

Hook ? Captain ?

Jack enjoying a salty shower in a windy Watchet at High Tide yesterday