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TAG scream

3 weeks ago

Writer:

Henry Catchpole | Journalist

Date:

20 February 2025

‘So, Henry, this is Agatha. She’s just out of a little stretch in… prison. How long was it, Taggie dear?’

‘10 years. GBH and attempted.’

‘And you said that’s where you got some of the lovely face tattoos? And a couple of the more prominent scars, I believe? What does that one say? Window…’

‘Widowmaker. Didn’t know whether it should be two words or one.’

‘Yes. I’m sure Susie Dent was puzzling something similar on Countdown only the other day. Anyway, Henry, as you can see, Taggie kept very fit while she was inside and I know you like doing Parkrun on a Saturday morning, so I thought you two could have a little chat while I mingle with the other guests? Oh, Sarah, I must tell you…’

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