Knitting! Oh, brilliant, knitting's good, knitting's fun. Had a quick go of it once, I wanted to create this scarf I used to have, but I'm afraid it's — ah, a task for the more patient.

[ Of which he is clearly, clearly not.

At least he can admit as much. ]

I'm sure you'd be marvelous though, and I would be honoured to don a knitted winter hat. [ There's a chuckle then, and sounding pleased, he adds: ] You know of my collection?