wrote

“Right now the real question should really be, ‘Is the opportunity in front of us still big, or is it not?’” he wrote.

Brahms was 27 and 32 when he wrote them.

The Dutch historian wrote on social media that the decision had come "from the highest levels within the BBC".

In his post, Sir Richard wrote: "Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away."

Frustrated, I wrote an off-Broadway show with some Hofstra friends for us to star in.