Which one is Dick Whittington?

Is it just me or is anyone else becoming tired of the BBC, in particular, and certain national newspapers being under the impression that the rest of the country is waiting with bated breath for every cough and snort on the London mayoral election.

It is a local election, of interest to Londoners, who as national television and the national press know, do not inhabit the wilderness north of Watford. They are the only ones who vote in it, are affected by it or have the remotest interest in it.

If truth be known it is hardly the main topic of converstation in the capital so why anyone should think that the rest of us are having sleepless nights wondering if Red Ken, Barmy Boris, or any of the other eight hopefuls will end up in charge is beyond me.