What are you driving?

Grey Ford Sierra Ghia estate.

What does that say about you?

Very good question.

What do you like about it?

It's extremely reliable, capacious and powerful.

Why did you buy it?

It was purchased from a friend for those reasons.

What kind of driver are you?

Hard but not speedy.

Any bad habits?

Absolutely none, your honour!

Any driving test tales?

It took three goes - all pretty straightforward.

What was your first car?

1938 Morris 8 tourer.

Have you ever crashed or got a speeding ticket?

Many crashes in my early years - one or two quite serious. I've only ever got speeding tickets when I'm driving in mountains.

Have you ever experienced road rage (either passively or actively)?

Yes - both ways. I had to stop an irate young man and get out of my car and demand that he hit me - he didn't.

What do you use your car for?

I've virtually rebuilt a house and two flats with its assistance.

What sort of state is your car in (inside or out)?

Generally rough, but mechanically it's always kept in good order.

What's in the boot/glove compartment?

Emergency supplies, ropes, boots, water, umbrella, toilet paper and rubbish.

Have you ever had sex in a car?

Many times. My very first, in fact, in the back seat of a borrowed Vauxhall 9. Not very satisfactory but subsequently things got better. It's not my preferred territory.

What music do you listen to on the road?

All and everything.

What would be your dream car?

Blue Bentley Continental circa 1985.

Who is your dream passenger?

The person who was taking me to pick up my winnings in cash from the lottery.

Larry Lamb is appearing in Anna Weiss at the Whitehall Theatre in London.