In the 1970s: “A20, M25, M1, M6, M54, A5.”

In the 1980s: “For your maths homework tonight…”

In the 1990s: “Giles, can you cover mags court today please?”

Early 2000: “No, that’s all wrong. Do it again.”

Late 2000: “Sorry, we don’t take freelance contributions.”

Between 2000 and 2005: “The deadline for completing your tax return is only
a month away.”

Recently: “I’m not doing a poo in my pants.”