Overview

• Ferguson said his younger brother Martin recognises him but struggles with memory, which he tries to support with regular phone calls.
• He described Martin’s condition as not worsening at present, calling that “very encouraging.”
• The 83-year-old acknowledged personal memory worries ahead of turning 84 in December and said he keeps sharp with crosswords, reading and frequent singing.
• Appearing on BBC Breakfast for National Playlist Day, he promoted Playlist for Life and sang along to songs from his own playlist.
• After Lady Cathy’s death in 2023, he sold his Cheshire home, moved next door to his son in the countryside and took up travel to places including Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Bahrain to stay busy.