Despite visiting the ancient city of Troy, which has been reconstructed on 9 levels over the millennia, neither Diane Kruger or Brad Pitt were anywhere to be seen! Also, and contrary to popular belief, the Trojan Horse, who goes by the stage name of Dobbin, is alive and well and available for the 2010/2011 pantomime, err tourist, season.

Maria has a particular affection for Troy as her second brother, Paride, is named after Paris, the ancient hero who was the ultimate ladies' man and, more importantly, the slayer of Achilles. In fact, because of his incredible ability to steal ladies' hearts, Maria swears blind that her brother is the Trojan hero reincarnate. Paride has even had a girlfriend named Helena!!