 He then worked as drama critic for "The Spectator" from 1990; he was replaced in 2001 by Toby Young.Then, after a short period at the "New Statesman", where he was replaced by Michael Portillo, he joined the "Daily Express" in 2004, where he remained until 2007.Meanwhile, he was also a drama critic for the "International Herald Tribune" from 1979 to 2005, and film critic for the "Sunday Express" from 1992 to 1995.