I DON'T know about anyone else, but I for one am heartily sick of so many male TV actors suddenly sporting those ridiculous beards.

They look quite ridiculous and I can't understand the producers of soaps and other shows allowing them.

They are quite out of place and if I was a member of the opposite sex I would never ever kiss bristles.

They are the latest thing, the fashion, my family tell me, but do believe me, the male profession only grow them because they are too lazy to have a daily shave.

Bryan Lawson,

Burton Fields Road,

Stamford Bridge