Thank you for continuing to raise this vital subject, David. For all of us who have been in coercive controlling relationships, the reality is all too stark. Even over 30 years after he left me, I have never forgotten the way he made me feel.

Started reading it a couple of weeks ago. Big fan of the great man. This biography highlights the incredible challenges he faced during his life.

Bestest wishes and big positive thoughts coming your way, Alan.

I remember it all too well. Those puppets scared the life out of me when I was a wee lass, ditto Stingray.

As Maya Angelou said and which still holds totally true: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

Eric Idle's "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life" followed by "The Leopard In My House" by Mark Steel, who we saw at the Haymarket in Basingstoke last night coincidentally!

Fantastic idea.

Happy birthday, Maestro.

Finishing off Michael Palin's There and Back, concluding my reading all his diaries back to back.

Martin absolutely swears by this guy.

Many happy returns Jenny, wishing you a happy Christmas and a less irksome New Year. You are such an inspiration to we ladies of a certain age.

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, chosen because bass player Nick Beggs is celebrating his birthday today - and because it is an amazing tune that brings back some very happy memories.