My sister in law Yan just sent me this link. The bbc are looking for new presenters with disabilities. I think that is great news, of course: anything that increases the profile of disabled people is to be welcomed. I’m not sure I’ll be applying, though – it certainly sounds like fun, but the question is, can I communicate well enough to be a television presenter? That’s why I have always seen myself working behind the camera, as a writer or director. On the other hand, the prospect of being a presenter is intriguing: if I did apply, one day I could become the spastic version of Michael Palin or David Attenborough. And that certainly is an enticing thought. Right: time to go fill in the application for.