Robert took part in a second interview for the documentary, What the Pythons Did Next, due to be broadcast on Channel 4 in October. Other interviewees will include Steve Pemberton, Andrew Sachs and Neil Innes and the show will tell the story of the Life of Python between the Holy Grail and Life of Brian.

Robert remorselessly plugged four new DVD releases from Prime on various BBC regional radio stations: from Coventry to Cleveland! The films, available to buy now for the very reasonable price of £9.99 each, are Moonlight Sonata starring Ignace Paderewski and Eric Portman, The Importance of Being Earnest with Edith Evans, Michael Redgrave and Margaret Rutherford, Carrington V.C. starring David Niven and the 1974 remake of Brief Encounter with Richard Burton and Sophia Loren. The major by-product of Robert’s day in the studio was meeting composer John Barry and British rock ‘n’ roll legend Tommy Steele, promoting his autobiography, Bermondsey Boy.

Well, we’ve been here almost a year now and it don’t seem a day to long! Robert’s launch of the Goodies Rule OK book was hugely successful with Tim, Graeme and Robert signing for an enthused and eager crowd of people. From now until the end of the year the fruits of Robert’s labour will start to be released. The Goodies book is officially published in October, by Carlton Books. Meanwhile, in November, the Ultimate Carry On Interactive DVD will hit the shops. Robert has compiled questions and advised on this release, while that flamboyant national treasure Richard O’Brien is the game’s host. Also in November, the Complete Carry On DVD Collection will be available. Featuring all 30 films from the original 21 year run of the series, the previously available films from Carlton will be joined by newly produced Special Edition releases of the first twelve films: Carry On Sergeant to Carry On Screaming! Trailers, stills galleries, production notes and audio commentaries will be recorded; the last of which is scheduled to be recorded on Thursday. Check back here for indiscreet leaks about the Carry On favourites involved, a little later!

Arsenic and Old Lace at the Basingstoke Haymarket theatre. A fantastic production starring Louise Jameson and Sherrie Hewson as the murderous old ladies and a surprisingly outstanding Wayne Sleep as the Peter Lorre-styled Doctor.

Sad to hear of the death of distinguished character actor and ‘King of the voice overs’, Patrick Allen. His long connection with the Carry Ons includes the narration for Don’t Lose Your Head, Carry On Doctor and Carry On…Up the Khyber, new linking material for the ‘Comedy Club’ audio tape releases in the mid-1990s and, most recently, the stirring introduction for Ken Burns’ Carryoons. Great to see Patrick working until the very end; adding style to the ‘music telly’ links for More4 earlier this year. Admirers of his work should invest in the Tigon DVD Collection from Anchor Bay. It features his mind-blowing lead performance in The Body Stealers, along with his entertaining audio commentary moderated by Robert’s good pal, John Hamilton.

Robert has been extremely busy with a couple of ‘classic’ Carry On projects over the last few weeks. All will be revealed a little later in the year! However, for those keen to get hold of his latest book, The Goodies Rule O.K, a few weeks before the official publication date, Robert will be signing copies in Edinburgh on Saturday 19th August. He will be joined by Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden, currently selling out concerts at the Fringe Festival, from 2pm at the city’s Waterstones.

Robert attended the Brinsworth House concert to mark the Queen’s 80th birthday. A marvellous day. Great music from Joan Regan. Fantastic company. Excellent food. And an atmosphere of a good time had by all. Congratulations to the Matron and staff who work so hard and make it look so easy.

A fond farewell to Alec Bregonzi at the Lambeth Crematorium. The service of memories, poetry and song perfectly summed up his lifelong passion for the theatre. And the overture from ‘Mack and Mabel’ brought a sense of joy and celebration from the outset. It was marvellous for Robert to bump in to so many people from the Tony Hancock Society and the afternoon wrapped up as only these things should. A few shared laughs and a few shared pints with Ray Galton!

Sad to hear the news that character actor Alec Bregonzi has died at the age of 75.  A regular of London’s film and theatre circles, Alec will be remembered for his sterling comedy work, notably opposite Tony Hancock, the Two Ronnies and Kenneth Williams in Carry On Sergeant.  Charming!  Robert has many fond memories of interviewing Alec, chatting over a coffee, bumping in to him at screenings or memorial services and of his charm and generosity at the launch of The Complete Sid James last year.  One of the profession’s true gentleman Alec always had time for an anecdote-fuelled reminisce.  R.I.P. dear boy.

Hanging out with Jim Dale and enjoying his performance as Mr Peachum in the Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera at Studio 54.  A weird and wonderful offering, despite the shocked expression back-stage Robert REALLY did enjoy the show Jim!