POGO STICKS: Bib Brother contestants were seen jumping around on them recently.

Now the pogo stick, cult toy of the 1970s, is set to bounce back big time. Originally invented way back in 1919, the new pogo stick has been radically redesigned and revamped into a collapsible and easy-to-carry form, along the lines of the mini-scooters children are zooming around on at the moment. Prices this time round start at £24.99. Motor World has a good selection.

SENSIBLE SHOES: Platforms, kitten heels and stilettos will soon be a thing of the past - comfortable Hush Puppies are making a come-back.

The shoes that have been linked to fashion failures like Tory politician Ken Clarke, are now being advertised as the new hip footwear. Sam Ruddick, a Newcastle schoolboy, has been chosen to head the Hush Puppies' advertising campaign which is aiming to sell the shoes as the only thing for under-18s to be seen in. Parents across the country will be delighted with this new fashion trend which should see youngsters wearing sensible shoes, that fit well and are good for their feet. Sadly, being comfy has never equated with looking good and it may take more than a young model and some flashy advertising for Hush Puppies to improve its old-fashioned and conservative image.

TEMPTING SHOW: Tacky TV has reached its lowest depths with the unbelievably bad Temptation Island. The US show has just started on television over here and the English version is being taped as we speak.

The idea is to put a load of couples on an island, split them up and leave them with a bevy of beautiful men and women. The winners will be those who manage to stay faithful to their partner while the lovely models try to tempt them away. The shallow sorts who have volunteered to be put to the test obviously put looks before commitment and are only too willing to stray. Obviously these couples have agreed to the silly tests they are put under but do we really want to watch them give in to their basic desires? The worst thing is, none of the participants are good looking and are only chatted up by the beautiful temptresses because they are paid - hardly very alluring or appealing.

DEATH TRAP: Preparations are underway to mark the 50th anniversary celebrations of the West End's longest running play. Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has been on the stage for longer than many of its stars and attracts thousands of tourists every year. Sadly, despite its longevity, the play is appalling and has sent the most discerning theatre-goers to sleep. Agatha Christie wrote some amazing novels and some good plays, but this isn't one of them. It's about time the curtain came down on the Mousetrap.

RIGHT STUFF: The end of the glass bottle of milk really does seem to be near. The tradition which has survived the onslaught of the plastic pinta is now under threat from a bag! Selected shops and milkmen will be selling the bags of milk in an environmentally-friendly test. If it's successful, the bags could be on countrywide sale by the end of the year.

The bags come with a reusable plastic jug which is meant to make it easier to pour than juggling with a flexible bag. Although the bags are cheaper than glass, easier to store and cause less waste, they are bound to create more mess around the kitchen. Imagine a child trying to pour milk out of a slippery bag or someone trying to glug straight from the bag when they get back from the pub. With more milk destined for the floor than anywhere else, it is questionable how much more efficient the new bags will be.