A rag tag mix of former colleagues and students – including ED, LG, DMcA, and JC of the National Library of Scotland – formed a loose company of actors. We gathered for ‘rehearsals’ in the mews building of my childhood home.

As the date for our opening night approached, it was obvious that our play would never be ready to perform in time. So we changed our plans and created an exhibition about climate change instead.

Later LE and I gave into our feelings and kissed. We’d be in a huge amount of trouble – especially with our husbands TPR and GE – when the world at large came to know of our deep love for one another.