It appears that Rolf Harris's crimes are merely the tip of a deeply sordid iceberg. If the truth finally emerges about the goings on, allegedly involving senior politicians and at least one squeaky clean pop star, at the Elm Guest House in Barnes, Rolf will seem like a bit part player in comparison. As long ago as the mid 1980s, I recall hearing the rumours about one former senior cabinet minister who was supposedly up to his neck in it. I hope the whole story does come out, but given the many years during which the establishment have apparently closed ranks, we may never know the whole story and the suspects who are still alive may never be brought to justice.

In the meantime, I'm glad we have Yewtree. It could be argued that it's too little too late, but victims of sexual abuse need closure, and I''m saddened to see that some people continue to promote what is essentially a pro-abuser, anti-victim mentality that echoes the cover ups and excuses of the past.