Those with the stamina to watch that interminable TV series, Game of Thrones, will be aware it depicts the gory goings-on of nine noble families.

These choleric clans wage war against each other in order to gain control over the mythical land of Westeros, helped along the way by a dragon or two.

I personally have mostly avoided this show, despite the chance of getting a glimpse of what I am told is the decorative derriere of heroine Daenerys.

Chums who are fanati...