While I have corrected agreed factual errors, I have not been inhibited from writing what I felt to be the truth about The Prince of Wales.

The moment seemed right to me for a full and, if possible, authoritative portrait of the life and character of the Prince of Wales.

I've never been a depressive, but I felt quite close to the edge at times. But you never know what's around the corner. Mercifully, what's around the corner is joy.

Programme names have been changed, and we have Andrew Neil saying he won't be using long words.

That test should not be about ratings. What should weigh is the knowledge that a public broadcaster delivers programmes that matter.

Food is about communal togetherness. Our family does sit at the table. I think it's a great tragedy if a family doesn't have a table, as there is such an atmosphere of good will and warmth when we have eight people sitting around it.