LYRICIST

Sir Tim Rice has become a father for the fourth time at the ripe old age of 71. His former lover – lecturer and playwright Dr Laura-Jane Foley – gave birth to a girl named Charlotte on Wednesday. Her rather well chosen name (even if I do say so myself!) was announced on Laura’s Facebook page. An accompanying picture, left, was captioned: ‘Delighted to introduce my darling daughter, Charlotte Cordelia Violet Christina.’ I revealed news of the pregnancy in May. Although Sir Tim and Laura are no longer together they remain friends.