What a privileged life I lead. I know my contributions recently have turned more political. Sorry if that puts some of you off, but I can't help myself. And I will, I promise, return to more personal acting topics, when I return to work soon, with the marvellous Jeremy Herrin. 

As I said I start work again soon. Before the play begins rehearsal I record another Bond book. Young James has been very busy. Fast moving action and fun, for me at least. I do love having a go at the voices. There's a good twist on my Charles Gray impression coming up.