If you’re interested in the assisted dying debate in Holyrood today, I would gently nudge you in the direction of yesterday‘s episode of #Scotcast. It was a fascinating, respectful and really instructive conversation. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Delighted for my Palace supporting pals tonight; Tyson, Battle, Ed Fraser et al… but mostly I’m thinking of my dear old pal Geoff Hill, who would have been in orbit just now. Up there, somewhere, he’s being very loud - and probably quite annoying!😆 Thinking of you, G.

22 years ago I helped out a young lad in Baghdad (crazy time, crazy place). Life moves on and he’s touring the UK just now, talking about his great career as an explorer. He’s put me and my son on the guest list in Edinburgh tonight. Cheers ⁦Levison Wood⁩, we’re quits!😆👍

Haha amazing! I’ll see you tonight

Back in 2003, I thought it’d be a good idea to backpack into Baghdad. Ended up in the Palestine Hotel with war correspondents. martin geissler from ITN found me loitering and let me crash with the press. Escaped via Mosul in a clapped-out car full of mercenaries. Saw him for the

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Big #bbcsundayshow this morning… FM John Swinney and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will be with me. Join us from 10 on BBC1 and BBC Radio Scotland

So ahead of this on Thursday night I’ve sent Vlad a message for the first time in 6months. Just a simple happy birthday for today. Will he reply before Thursday? Come along and find out 😂 martin geissler

This is going to be an excellent evening - still a few tickets left, I think. Grab one and come along. There will be wild tales and laughter, I guarantee it!😆🇱🇻

Reading alexmassie in the Times today, I discover I am now older than Richard Wilson was when he started playing Victor Meldrew.😳 Oh, go on then… “I don’t believe it…”.

Self Esteem absolutely monstering #Glasto - Usher Hall in September has gig of the year written all over it!

Had a right old laugh doing this - cheers to Ray Bradshaw for asking me on.

Talking Trump, Scotland and what might happen over the coming days with my old pal Rob Crilly who's flown over here with the president. Good chat, well worth a listen: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

I’m sure I’ll be late to this, but that’s the 1982 England kit Rangers are playing in, right?!

Just send all the trophies to Gorgie right now!

Seriously, it’ll save on postage.