On Wednesday, 10 January 2018 18:40:15 UTC, Richard Dixon wrote:
On Wednesday, 10 January 2018 18:20:21 UTC, Col wrote:

Sad news indeed.
I will echo the comments of others in saying that he was always patient
and helpful on this group, even with the likes of rank amateurs like me!

Seems as though - from all the comments I've seen on here and on Twitter - that Philip was the epitome of my favourite phrase: "Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you".

I was speaking to somebody in graphics earlier who used to deal with the proofing on a Saturday for his Sunday Telegraph column. He has dealt with many columnists, some that are often unhelpful, but said Philip was always patient and charming if anything needed to be questioned.