Wherever I lay my hat, that’s my Dome

No wonder Stephen Bayley had a difference of opinion over the kind of ‘Britishness’ which should be presented to punters at the Millennium Dome.

While it was originally thought the disagreement was over his refusal to accept quaint, old fashioned symbols and the Union Flag, it has recently emerged that other factors were at work.

Following interest from Japanese corporate sponsors, a new kind of Britishness appears to be on the cards: A Britain of Sushi, Sumo, Toyota and Honda.

The record so far suggests that involvement with the Dome could result in a few more careers falling victim to ritual suicide.