In a more intellectually rigorous age, I wouldn't be talked about as a satirist at all. I would just be a topical comedian.

I'm much more used to the TV shows, which are demanding to write and perform but very fulfilling.

Multimedia? As far as I'm concerned, it's reading with the radio on!

Tony Blair has always said he will be judged by history. Now Alastair Campbell is history we await his judgment.

I am just fascinated by this reassurance from a menacing figure. It is rather frightening.

I love the 6 Nations rugby. I feel very Scottish then. I feel very Scottish now, sitting in the middle of Chelsea. But thats part of our heritage - being part of Britain, part of Europe. I love being European.

British politics is more nuanced. Part of the problem with New Labour is that they are a moving target.