They told them that events were being held on their behalf, and the kidnap victims found it heartening.

He seemed to be working on the hope that the more open he is, the less anyone will think he has to hide. When I asked for his lawyer's phone number, in case anything happened to him, he laughed, and wondered if I knew something he didn't.

One picture that he didn't like was 'The Loves of Carmen' with Rita Hayworth, which (Columbia boss) Harry Cohn forced him to make.

Their living room is lined floor-to-ceiling with religious and nonfiction books. They, like many younger, educated Bangladeshi, are more overtly devout than their parents. They are more educated about the tenets of their religion.

Richie has been unlucky. He got over his knee operation but then had trouble with his groin but he's back now making progress.

He tried everything but in the end there were just too many things breaking down on him. He's been a great servant, though. After 2004 he might have considered packing it in but he worked valiantly to recover.

Most of us will, no doubt, be pleased this relationship has been brought to an end.

We're not going to close the door on anybody. We'll take the FBD League with the panel we have at the moment and then look at making changes. Nicky more than likely will be involved.