The 44th anniversary of the first broadcast of ‘Doctor Who’ is muted by the announcement of the death of pioneering producer Verity Lambert. The traditional celebration at the Fitzroy Tavern is suitably sombre. Robert also braved the screening of the Michael Caine and Jude Law remake of Slueth. Contary to almost every viewer, it was extremely good. Although not a patch on the original.

The final ‘Doctor Who’ weekender of the year; Dimensions in Washington, Tyne & Wear, proved an enjoyable finale to the year’s committment to the nation’s favourite sci-fi show. Robert interviewed Anthony Flanagan, the guest star from the latest series episode ’42’, and enjoyed his time with classic series actors Colin Baker, Anneke Wills, Lis Sladen and Nicola Bryant. Thanks to Anneke’s publisher, Tim Hirst, for getting Robert to the very Northernly venue!

Back in autograph mode with Leslie Phillips. This time at the Collectormania 12 event in Milton Keynes. Leslie’s wife and Bond girl, Angela Scoular, also made her convention debut under Robert’s wing. Along the way there were wonderful moments with Dr Who legends Tom Baker and Lis Sladen, Firefly’s Jewel Staite and Star Trek favourites Ethan Phillips, Robert Picardo and Marinda Sirtis.

Helping actor, writer and all-round good egg, George Layton, put together a show-reel of classic clips to illustrate his cruise lectures. An unforgettable day wallowing in everything from ‘Doctor in the House’ and ‘Dr Who’ to ‘The Sweeney’ and ‘Confessions of a Driving Instructor’.

The Radisson Hotel, Heathrow for the signing convention, Autographica, where Robert was working with legends of acting Leslie Phillips, Bernard Cribbins and Liz Fraser. A wonderful event. The ultimate treat for Robert was to meet original Please Sir! eye-candy, Penny Spencer.

Robert joined fellow guests Liz Fraser, Rosalind Knight and Hattie Jacques biographer Andrew Merriman, at the Calthorpe Arms, Bloomsbury, where the Carry On-Line members were holding a mini-convention.

Robert let the train take the strain as he journeyed down to Swansea for the Dr Who gathering, ‘Regenerations’. A fabulous line-up of talent included sixth Doctor Colin Baker, 60s companion Anneke Wills and the legend that is Nicholas Courtney: the Brig! Robert was interviewed as part of the Big Finish panel and discussed his writing for the Dr Who audio plays. He also caught up with old friends in his favourite place in any hotel, the bar.

Having worked hard as part of the committee Robert is attending the Best of British Lunch at BAFTA in aid of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund.

Robert attended a performance of ‘We the People’ at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre. The cast included ‘The Living Daylights’ actor Thomas Wheatley who brilliantly played the villain of the piece.

A fond farewell to Robert’s good friend, Steve Goss. Everyone who has attended a celebrity signing event should remember Steve with affection. R.I.P. you silly sausage.