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.

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

We have to reserve the right to bomb the niggers.

England have nothing to lose here, apart from this test match.

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.

I've always been a liberal and I've always had strong socialist leanings.

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.