There seems to be a distinct trend at the moment for beautiful, young women hooking up with political giants. First there was Nicolas Sarkozy's surprise marriage to the lovely Carla, and now reports have emerged that Russia's President Putin has divorced his wife and is set to get hitched to a 24-year-old model and former gymnast. What's going on? Is it a power thing, do you think? I have to admit I find it a little strange - and I certainly can't imagine our Gordon Brown divorcing Sarah and taking up with Agyness Deyn, can you?

I also got quite excited by Wendy Richard's new role. I almost fell off my chair when I saw the photos of her in that scarlet swimsuit. What would Pauline say? Wendy said she wanted a change when she left, and she certainly got one. Zipping about on a mobility scooter, fighting over men, and getting flung into a pool covered in suntan lotion couldn't be more  different from those gritty EastEnders storylines!