For the record, Robin Ince is a superb comedian, an absolute mensch, a remarkable thinker and the kindest human you’ll ever meet. And the BBC is a genuinely great and globally unique institution that needs to stop being afraid. I think that’s where most of its faults and issues stem from.

Our research on local theatres gets a mention in The Stage today: www.thestage.co.uk/news/touring...

Wonderful to welcome drama teachers to @royalholloway for their annual conference

New horizons- happy new year everyone

Well folks, today marks the last day of full-time work after 43 years and 4 months. I’ve loved it all, and worked with some brilliant, creative and kind students and colleagues. Tomorrow I’ll be part time (3 days) for the first time. Feels a bit sad, but I’m not going anywhere yet…

Power cut day two. It’s like olden days.

Power cut.

So much better…

Local shopping in the rain. I fill my basket, and farmer appears. You managing? He asks. Yes thanks. I’ll leave you to it then. He leaves. I add up my shop, enter amount into card payment machine and tap. #countrylife

Autumn walk

Well, hello new world. Happy to be here..