We are constantly reminded, especially by those stunted sceptics who seem never to get beyond one step in thought, that many of the popular customs of Christmas are pagan things. In one sense it is true, though in the sense they mean it is untrue. Most of us were pagans before we were christened; but that does not necessarily make us pagans now. And this is quite as true of an institution as of an individual.

-December 24, 1921, Illustrated London News

New BBC series including Chesterton as a character

From the latest "Gilbert" magazine (November/December 2025), an interesting bit of news:

BBC Television has announced plans to make a series on The Detection Club. Set in the 1930s, the golden age of detective fiction, The Detection Club actually existed, and its most illustrious writers were Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and G.K. Chesterton. The series will be centered around these three who will join forces to solve real-life murders. 'Honing their craft within the hallowed walls of a secret London location, the three writers come together after receiving an invitation that leads them to their first real murder case. The series follows the trio as they work together to crack cases, all to the despair of D.I. Greenway, a young, rookie, real-life detective.' Production is scheduled to commence in 2026. The actors have not yet been cast. Wouldn't it be great if they got Chesterton right?