Konrad Adenauer to a central position in Europe, presiding over the German Economic Miracle. He was a driving force behind West Germany becoming the first German state to re-establish a national military (the "Bundeswehr") in 1955. He came to terms with France, which made possible the economic unification of Western Europe. Adenauer opposed rival East Germany and made his nation a member of NATO and a firm ally of the United States. Adenauer, who was Chancellor until age 87, was dubbed "Der Alte" ("the elder"). British politician and historian Roy Jenkins says he was "the oldest statesman ever to function in elected
The Lodger (Doctor Who) BBC HD. It was the sixth highest-rated programme of the week on BBC One, and the twenty-first highest-rated of the week across all channels. Although it was the second most watched programme of the day, it was the least watched fifth series episode of "Doctor Who". However, it received an Appreciation Index of 87, considered "excellent" and the joint highest of the series at time of broadcast. "The Lodger" was met with positive to mixed reviews from critics. Gavin Fuller, writing for "The Daily Telegraph", called the episode "a delight", "thoroughly enjoyable" and "often amusing". In particular he praised Corden