Ask Marina

Dear Marina

I’m a successful person with a high profile job. Alas, one of my four kids has learning difficulties. After much prayer and discussion we decided to send the child to a private school. The trouble is, although my conscience is clear, some people smell a whiff of hypocrisy – I used to hold quite a senior post in the state sector. I’m worried about becoming a whipping girl. ... read more

Dear Marina

I have had a long and successful TV career and, until recently, was part of a "golden couple". However, I have recently discovered that my (now ex) fiancé has been having it away with an obscure Romanian pop twin. I realise I'm better off without him. I do. But why doesn't he want to touch my bum anymore? Sian, WalesP.S. I hope both those hagbags get ... read more

Dear Marina

I took possession of my first allotment just two weeks ago. I planted some spring bulbs. But already the grey squirrels have eaten them. I knew they had something planned by the way they hung out of the trees laughing at me while I prepared the earth. Having spoken to other plotters I’ve discovered the blighters eat everything.

What can I do?

Phil, Manchester

Your situation is not ... read more

Dear Marina

We live in a basement flat and it takes ages for washing to dry. Often clothes end up smelling of wet dog because they have been sitting on the rack being damp for so long. We don't have a tumble drier and are reluctant to crank up the heating simply to dry clothes, as we try to be reasonably eco-sensible. But how can I avoid smelling like a ... read more

I've received a letter from man who is so upset he comes across as somewhat inarticulate.

Dear Marina

I’m feeling kinda depressed. Owing to my daddy owning loads of oil wells and us being rich folk an’ all, that made us popular with millions of people at home and abroad which is a place not in America.

But my best friend Don has ruined that. He got aggressive ... read more