Afterwards we were treated to an gymnastic display from Yorkshire-born, Aussie-bred Cleve.
He is here for a few days with his sister Nell - on her first visit to the UK - and parents Graham and Hayley, our very good friends, who emigrated to Brisbane in 2005.
Like his son, Graham is a particularly talented boy. For example, as well as being the best writer I've ever had the pleasure to work with, he's very good at hide and seek.
Nope, I have no idea where he is.
He also does magic. And to prove it, he let me film a very short trick.
No smoke, mirrors or graphic distortion techniques were used in the making of this video. Honest.
