Back in the days long ago when I lived in Scotland and television programmes would finish at midnight, the last programme of the day was 'Reflections'. Presented by a different priest or minister every week, they would sit and invite the late night drink-sodden public to reflect over their day in a subtle yet guilt-inducing Christian manner.

Well, today I am your Rev I.M. Jolly, sitting in a leather armchair with my bottle of whiskey and inviting you to reflect over all your sins and pleasures as we reach the end of yet another year.

Have a happy and fulfilling New Year when it arrives, go in peace, and rest assured that I love you all.