“just retired from flying after more than 31 years with BOAC/BA. But seems like only yesterday I was cable-bashing at the BBC.” John Henshall and the BBC canteen: In days gone by, the BBC canteen lunch-time menu was typed on cards and copies were displayed on top of the service counter. On this particular day, one of the items on the menu was “Two Rissoles.” Unfortunately the quality of the printing was not good. A certain John Henshall perused the menu for a moment, turned to the lady behind the counter and ordered “Two Pissoles, please.” Somewhat taken aback, the lady said, “I beg you’re pardon?” “Two Pissoles,” replied John. “Look, it says here ‘Two Pissoles.'” “Oh, that’s not a “P” it’s an “R”, she explained. Quick as a flash, John said, “OK in that case I’ll have two “R”soles! And it’s absolutely true!