"Do you want to try out the new vacuum?" I didn't, but Mum was so excited it was hard to say no. I rolled my eyes and took the handle....

I open the lid – it won’t turn on! Only then I realise the bastard power’s gone! Fumbling around with cables trying to find the lead…...

She walked into the producer's office, her hands clammy with nerves, but her face beaming with excitement. The producer, sitting in his...