Richard Madeley

United Kingdom

Writer at The Telegraph

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Dear Richard Madeley: 'I've already honoured my father's memory

5 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Richard Madeley

Dear Richard,My father died in the Allied landings at Anzio when I was a baby. Last year was the 40th anniversary of the battle, and we went to see his grave in the small Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery above the town. (We also visited the rather more lavish US military cemetery at neighbouring Nettuno.) I'm glad I went before it was too late (I am 82).
'Should we refuse to shell out any more on this wedding?'

6 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Richard Madeley

Dear RichardWe've got a big family wedding coming up, and between travel logistics, kids' exams and getting time off work, it has been a bit of a mission to arrange everything. It's also cost us a fortune, from train tickets to clothes. Now we have had an estimated bill from the bride's mother for accommodation, which we expected, but also a share of the rehearsal dinner and various "extras" including local transport costs, which we didn't.
'Should I tell my colleague I love her before she leaves?'

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Richard Madeley

Dear Richard,I'm a graduate trainee at a London accountancy firm and I think I have fallen in love with a Bavarian colleague who has been on secondment to our office for several months. I speak the language, not very well but better than everyone else around here, so I was asked to help her settle in. We have ended up seeing a lot of each other and although nothing romantic has happened, I feel we talk quite intimately, and we laugh a lot.
Chemical castration - Orwellian horror, or fair treatment? Express readers, help me decide

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Richard Madeley

Chemical castration – Orwellian horror, or fair treatment? Express readers, help me decideRichard Madeley wants YOUR thoughts on whether certain sex offenders should face mandatory chemical castration. OPINIONRichard Madeley wants Express readers thoughts on chemical castration (Image: Getty)‘PAEDOS TO BE CASTRATED!’ screamed Thursday’s red-top headlines. ‘MANDATORY DRUGGING OF PERVERTS!’ Hmm.
'I treated a friend to a spa trip and all she did was complain'

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Richard Madeley

Dear Richard,As a belated birthday present, I recently treated an old friend to a weekend at a spa halfway between our respective homes. We go back a long way and used to be quite close, but now we mainly communicate via chat messaging and voice memos. The weekend was an unmitigated disaster. I thought the place was fine, but she kept finding things to nitpick about.
'I'm always doing favours, but now I need some time for myself'

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Richard Madeley

Dear Richard,I'm a retired woman and my husband left me in good financial shape after his death six years ago. Since the children grew up I've tended to fill my days with "good works", helping out at charity shops, ferrying friends around and sitting as a magistrate. However, I've had a couple of minor health issues recently that put the fear of god into me.
'I caught my husband of 59 years secretly watching porn'

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Richard Madeley

Dear Richard,My husband and I have been married for 59 years in July, and lead a happy, busy life. Sex now is a distant memory, but I don't mind and he's never been particularly interested, suffering erectile dysfunction for some years. Twice now, however, I have come home earlier than expected. He is a bit deaf and didn't hear me come in, but I could see he was watching pornography on his computer. I backed out of the room and then made a loud "hello noise" both times, so he doesn't know I know.
I've just turned 69 - one thing stands out above all else about this milestone

3 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Richard Madeley

I've just turned 69 – one thing stands out above all else about this milestoneFor any of our younger readers wondering how it feels, this is what awaits you! OPINIONRichard on GMB (Image: ITV)I turned 69 on Tuesday. Like most of you in roughly the same time zone, I am struck with a genuine sense of disbelief. How did this happen? How did I get well into my pensionable years (though still a working OAP!) without really noticing?
'How can I stand the pain of losing my daughter?'

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Richard Madeley

Dear Richard,I am heartbroken at my lovely daughter's sudden news that she and her partner are planning to move to another country and start a family there. She isn't aware of how her news has affected me and I don't want to upset her or load guilt on to her. I have just said how exciting their news is. How wonderful to do something so brave! I am making all the right noises and genuinely endorsing their plans. But inside I am bereft.
'Donald Trump's bonkers Alcatraz plan proves he's all about the message'

4 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Richard Madeley

Donald Trump's bonkers plan that proves he's gift that keeps on giving – for some of usDonald Trump has casually announced what would be a bombshell of his presidency should it go ahead. OPINIONKnowing Trump he will have forgotten about his Alcatraz suggestion within a week (Image: Getty Images)Donald Trump is, for us newshounds, the gift that keeps on giving. Scarce a day goes by when we don’t wake to another gloriously juicy story to sink our fangs into.