I like MGM. Very witty. very urbane. massively knowledgeable.

I reckon his problem is . Some old journalist at some point said to him - Mike , what you gotta do is get people writing in, saying they disagree with you. that proves to the editor, there are some twonks out there that are reading your copy.

I would suggest you all bear this explanation in mind, next time you read he's in favour of knocking on old ladies doors and running off, going in Chinese takeaways and asking hows the dog? rescinding ll of Mrs Thatcher's Jim'll Fix It Medals....

Beware! there is a certain impish humourist abroad in the land....