“One of the great things about making 'Reel History' was meeting Britis...” — Melvyn Bragg Quote

“One of the great things about making 'Reel History' was meeting British people from all over the class system. It made me realise that London is a different country.”

“The class barricades have been stormed by the forces of a broad culture, which is made up of clusters of individuals who have decided for themselves what they will be in society.”

“Miliband failed us, his Labour supporters. And Labour will now, because of him, be in a disaster zone for a long time.”

“There are too many British players who just aren't good enough. And that's not through lack of effort. But in terms of getting to the top 100, and getting into Wimbledon on their ranking, I feel as though there are too many players who just aren't good enough.”

“The head of a ship however has not always an immediate relation to her name, at least in the British navy.”

“My younger brother ended up the British chess champion 10 times, a record.”