As a fairly young person, born in peacetime, I could not imagine the bravery of the young men who were sent away, many to their death. Nor can I fully appreciate the sadness of their immense loss of family and friends, which every one of them experienced.

There is a quiet dignity surrounding the poppy sellers who turn out every year in the cold and rain. No amount of respect for them could be enough.

On Tuesday evening, while watching Richard & Judy on Channel 4, I noticed that a film, Merry Christmas, was being released soon about the aforementioned truce of 1914. I wondered if they would mention Mr Anderson’s death.

Judy did, straight away, to the Hollywood actress Diane Kruger from the film. Judy’s husband, Richard Madeley, however, showed his lack of manners by talking over her.

Judy again mentioned the late Mr Anderson and the Hollywood actress paid tribute to the war veteran and said that she had heard of his death, hinting that it was the spirit of the French, German and Scottish soldiers and their legendary football match that made the film work.

She went further by saying that Scottish soldiers had, in fact, kept the truce going far beyond Christmas and in some cases stretched their unique kindness until Spring 1915.

This is where I think Richard really let himself down. His response was that, “They were lucky not to be shot.” How does this man keep his job? — M. Blazin.

Come on Richard. What kind of respect is this to give the men who gave everything so that others would one day get the reward of freedom and good living?

Believe me, without these heroes of both wars and subsequent conflicts, people like you would not be enjoying the privileges which seem to come very easily.

An apology seems appropriate. — Angry Viewer.

[The Tele contacted Channel 4 and the Richard & Judy production office for comment on the letters, but at the time of going to press had received no response.]

There is a notable shortage of LGV drivers; it is estimated the industry has a 17,000 shortfall.

Instep’s Women into Logistics programme has been set up to address the gender imbalance as woman only account for 9% of the workforce in the freight transport sector.

However, while the programme is aimed at women, there are places for men who meet our criteria, which are the same for both sexes.

Instep has already received 24 applications from men to join the programme and two have already started their training. Anyone interested in joining the programme should contact Bill Ross, Training Manager on 01382 623261.

It might be of interest to note that over the last two years, in the North East of Scotland, Instep has delivered three programmes offering free driver training to both men and women. Ninety-eight per cent of the available places on these courses were filled by men. — Doug Pond, Manager, Instep Initiatives.

I was under the impression that, as licence payers, we are entitled to receive pictures. Can I claim a rebate when I lose reception?

I am a 62-year-old who is slightly deaf and needs subtitles. I also enjoy the text items. It is disgraceful that without proper reception you lose the text service.

This transmitter should be given over to the programme Scrapheap Challenge as it appears to be a very great challenge to get it to work. Is this a way to force us to go digital? — M. J. Brown, Dochart Terrace, Dundee.

We are organising a reunion for Saturday, April 22.

We hope the reunion will take the form of a nostalgic visit to the old school in the morning, followed by a buffet supper in the evening.

Please contact: Moira Cardosi (nee Mitchell) Tel. 01382 562610 or email moiramusic4@hotmail.co.uk Fay Burke (nee Macpherson), Tel. 01382 730765 or email femmburke@yahoo.co.uk or Jim Millar, Tel. 01382 776513. — Fay Burke, Broughty Ferry, Dundee.

Before emigrating to Canada, Eileen lived in Blackness Road. She married Patrick Docherty, of Marybank Lane, Lochee, and moved to a flat in Brook Street, Dundee, above her father’s shop.

Margaret Brady lived in Polepark Road before the war. Apparently she was married, but Eileen can’t remember her married name. I know the clues are sketchy, but if anyone can help, I will pass the information on to Eileen.

The number to call is 01382 779275. — John Phelan, Broughty Ferry, Dundee.

The problem is that I would be in exactly the same position as letter writer Late Again, if I were to rely on buses, but I doubt my employer would not be as tolerant as Late Again.

Since I would not wish to be hit with a tax, perhaps T. McArthur would generously pay my taxi fare. — Westender.

In the real world bosses running an inefficient firm would soon by sacked.

It would be interesting to know just how much is spent annually on what to some Dundonians is a phantom force. — D. B., Dundee.