James Skinner - Great Britain

Subject Matter’s the Subject

HOW subjects are chosen for British stamp issues has traditionally been shrouded in mystery and intrigue. How on earth does Royal Mail come up with some of the more unlikely anniversaries to celebrate when others, seemingly more fitting and with much greater sales potential, have been cruelly overlooked? ...
... During the third week in January the ITV programme This Morning ran a vote on the subject and design of the first-class value for September’s special issue to celebrate ITV’s 50th birthday. The first-class value is devoted to Serial Drama (or 'soap operas' for those not up to speed in ‘TV speak’), and is naturally expected to be the lynchpin in the set of six stamps ...

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