Alan has left the studio and is driving back to the Linton Travel Tavern in his car, which is plastered with Cock Piss Partridge.

Alan to Lynn on his hands-free headset:

Lynn, message from Alan. Something to pitch to Tony Hayers at BBC lunch, Friday.

Idea for film extravaganza, plot thus: Malcolm MacDowell is trapped in the future. He’s being pursued by a cyber-punk from that past. Played by Rutger Hauer.

Erm, terrible idea, no one will watch that. I’ve not thought it through Lynn; I’ll call you back.