"It was one of the few things you could stand to watch on television other than the news," Sir David said.

On air, Sir David clearly wanted to tell us that things might get pretty bad.

Sir David won the argument, according to both men, by wearing his opponents out.

Sir David stared straight ahead of him at the desk.

Sir David died in April at the age of 83.

Sir David was on top form, how does he do it.

Sir David asked why education should be subject to such intensive assessment.

Sir David kept him talking upon varied subjects for ten minutes by the clock.

Sir David welcomed "the strong political and public support, which has been so reassuring to us."

Sir David is enjoying a revival of interest in his work.