figure in the stuffy world of westminster. to his critics, he was pompous, biased, even, changing the rules to suit his own agenda. but the decisions he took in this chair over ten years may have changed the course of history, and his distinctive style made him an unlikely international celebrity. you landed at schiphol this evening. people were yelling, "order!" at you and asking you to take selfies. yes. this must be a new experience for you. it is a new experience. years before his became a familiar face on our screens, john bercow made his debut on children's tv alongside ed "stewpot" stewart. nearly got there, didn't i? anyway, it's time for the boys' game now and, let's meet the lads. there'sjohn over there, philip... and yes, he did go home with a crackerjack pencil and pen. crackerjack! john bercow‘s first question time came on bbc tv in 1981, when the future speaker was only just old enough to vote. the young gentleman there, please. yes, for mrs castle to describe