Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction which began at this time. This is a recurring theme throughout the book. The story also deals with an issue that has affected Sue Townsend directly; she was registered blind in 2001, as a result of long-term diabetes. "Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction" was typed by Townsend's husband from dictation. In her review of the book, Mary Wakefield felt Mole's immature and angst-ridden personality has lost its appeal as he approaches middle-age, where it was endearing in a younger man. Bruce was Adrian's old schoolmate in the first book. He was very clever although he couldn't grasp
Prime Minister parodies (Private Eye) Lewis and "Not the Nine O'Clock News" series co-creator/producer John Lloyd on the comedy album "Iron Lady: The Coming Of The Leader". The album was written by Wells who also appeared on it performing multiple characters. Lewis and Lloyd produced. Margaret Thatcher was portrayed by Janet Brown. The Secret Diary of John Major (aged 47¾) was a weekly spoof diary entry based on "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾" in which John Major was characterised as being hopelessly naïve and optimistic, as well as dull, weak and obsessed by trivia. The diary reappears occasionally, such as after the