A growing awareness of the depth of popular attachment to the family has led some liberals to concede that family is not just a buzzword for reaction.
“I do still get the odd fan letter about The Good Life, clearly written by somebody aged 18, who says: Will you send a photograph? And I think: Maybe it's kinder not to. I'm deeply into my 50s now.”
“I'm always improving and I want to get better and never hit a plateau. I find it an amazing adventure.”