Alan was always interested in politics in a major way. He actually believes that anarchy is a politically viable system, but I don't. I was always interested in putting forward the ideas that represented my viewpoint. I feel the same about anything I'm doing.

Not badly, considering I was seated between Jesus Christ and Napoleon.

We have to reserve the right to bomb the niggers.

If this bloke's a Test match bowler, then my backside is a fire engine

Kickback is a police thriller which I wrote. I'm very proud of it. I did it in two parts for France because when I wrote it, there wasn't the audience demand for crime stuff that there is now.

What do I think of the reverse sweep? It's like Manchester United getting a penalty and Bryan Robson taking it with his head

Wimbledon is getting a bit too like Royal Ascot. It's not what happens or who wins so much, as what clothes do I have on.