Thursday, 23 October 2008

3rd raters

*Carol Vorderman

Was awarded a third in engineering at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, in 1981.

*Hugh Laurie

The actor got a third in archaeology and anthropology at Selwyn College, Cambridge, in 1981.

*Christopher Hitchens

The writer got a third in philosophy, politics and economics from Balliol College, Oxford, in 1970. (not got much better then)

*David Dimbleby

The broadcaster graduated from Christ Church College, Oxford, with a third in philosophy, politics and economics.

*Evelyn Waugh

The novelist only managed a third in history at Hertford College, Oxford. When was asked what he had done for his college, he said: "I drank for it."

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