BEATLES MOST FORGED CELEBRITY SIGNATURES

Along with Elvis Presley, the Beatles have topped a list of the most forged celebrity signatures for a second time. Less than half of their autographs were certified as genuine.


Despite their immense fame, signatures of the fab four, (particularly a set of all four together) are relatively rare. However autographs from their early years are much more common and therefore much less desirable to collectors.

UK SALES FRENZY

Britain’s sales got off to a good start with many retailers reporting record sales both online and on the high street, with a massive surge of sales occurring on Xmas Day as shoppers trawled the net in search of early bargains.   Boxing Day saw a similar sales frenzy with shoppers out in full force on Britain’s high streets defying the credit crunch in search of a bargain, as many stores offered special deals, sparking mayhem on shopfloors.  

THE QUEEN ADDRESSES THE NATION IN 3D

The Queen has embraced the wonders of modern technology by broadcasting her Christmas Day speech to the nation in 3D for the first time.


In her speech, the 86 year old monarch reflected on how this year’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations had left her feeling humbled, particularly as thousands of people had lined the streets in heavy downpours of rain to see her. She also spoke of the impact the Olympic games had on Britain as a nation and had particular praise for the paralympic athletes.

The Queen also praised troops serving on the front line over Christmas and asked the nation to remember them and to spare a thought for military families celebrating the holiday season without their loved ones.