This is for the BFBS Old Boys

A cold, wet Saturday in the Gargano peninsular. It is pioggia'ing with a steady determination. So off to a local restaurant for lunch.

The Pane E Vino does what it says. 3 miles from town, in the summer this will be a bustling agri-tourism campsite and pizzeria.


In the winter, we all retreat indoors round the 2 fires. No menu; starter, pasta, main course, pudding and local grappa and amaretto.


The oil, wine, spirits and most of the meat and vegetables are from within a square mile. £20 per head for 2 carafes of wine and a huge banquet of superb, simply prepared food.

BUT

Next to our table is an old Phillips radio

I go to look closely

And almost a tear. DAB - pah ! In the 1950's we had our own spot on the dial.

Love to all the old Forces Broadcasting colleagues reading this.