But there are surprising omissions, and equally surprising, a lot of no-name, harmlessseeming academics most people have never heard of.

Also, a surprising omission by you, is Ian 'Lovejoy' McShane.

There were some other surprising omissions from the nominations.

Inevitably, there are surprising omissions, even considering a one-volume reference book's precious space.

There are delightful finds, and also surprising omissions.

But he also cited some surprising omissions.

The air bag was a surprising omission in earlier models, particularly after the Saturn's long gestation.

There were some surprising omissions.

The absence of the joyriding Bill, to use the misnomer adopted by the Home Secretary, is not the only surprising omission.

But - surprising omission - no pan pipes.