The Tower and the gory

THE people who run Channel 5 – or just “5”, as they've decided it will now be called, which must be fun for those who work there (“Hello, I work for 5.” / “Sorry, you work for five what? Quid an hour?”) – clearly love the Tower of London. Who can blame them?

- Mike Ward

From a TV point of view, His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, sitting on the bank of the Thames and dating back to the 11th century, is the gift that keeps on giving.

Not only has it provided enough material to fill seven series of Inside The Tower Of London, the popular documentary series, but it's now spawning spin-off specials. And would you believe we have another of those tonight? Well, you should, because we do.