“Too old at 72? Careful. Ageism is out. We'll have the law on you!” — Melvyn Bragg

I'll never forget my interview with Barry Humphries - one of the oddest I've ever done. He insisted that for half the time he appeared as Dame Edna. So I interviewed the real Barry Humphries in a suit and tie, and then I interviewed Edna in full fig in her dressing room, where she criticised Barry mercilessly.

I've been making arts programmes for almost 50 years, and every day, I can't believe my luck.

I'm not a fan of the working class being mocked, including by some of our famous writers - even those who came from it.

I decided years ago that I am just unfashionable.