Here's looking at you

If you value your civil liberties, and concur with the Daily Mail view of CCTV cameras, I should warn you against visiting me in my home.

Thomas has just installed a sophisticated security system to give him advance warning of who is approaching his room. Bearing in mind that it's only ever me, I fail to see the point, but it makes him happy.

He has set up a security camera by his bedroom door, and plugged it in to his TV so he can see anyone in the hallway. It's a nifty setup for something that cost £4.99 from Lloyds Pharmacy, I have to admit. He's thinking of going back tomorrow for a laser trip wire. In fact, they've got a sale on and he can afford two.

I suggested he set the camera up in his bedroom window, overlooking the front of the flat, so that when there's interesting shouting going on, we can have a look without curtain-twitching and fear of being spotted. But he was more concerned with internal security.

Of course, he's not allowed the TV on past 9pm, so night-time intruders need not worry.