Media watch

As Christmas nears, it seems British children have shunned electronic games and gadgets in favour of traditional toys. The Guardian reported that old-fashioned board and dice games have been flying off the shelves. Ker-plunk, Cluedo and Operation are all enjoying a revival, while 1960s favourite Mousetrap is recording sales 1,000 per cent higher than in 2003. But shoppers thinking of splashing out on the 2004 Christmas must-have, Robosapiens, could wait. The Guardian said the hi-tech robot, costing around £80, will be replaced by Robosapiens 2 in just two months' time. The Daily Mail revealed that Sainsbury's has experienced record pre-Christmas...