Robert made his way down to a wind-swept Brighton to film an interview on the Palace Pier for BBC1’s ‘Inside Out’ programme. Due to be broadcast early next year, the show takes a wry look at Brighton’s association with comedy. Seated in a deckchair, Robert chatted about Max Miller, the filming of Carry On At Your Convenience, Genevieve and Norman Wisdom’s One Good Turn, as well as such eccentric Brighton theatricals as Laurence Olivier and Douglas Byng.

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!