The most telling moment in the Today programme’s exclusive interview with Kate Bush on October 25 didn’t come from the 66-year-old artist, but from her interviewer Emma Barnett. After the pair had discussed the sweet – if mawkish – short animation released by Bush (who hasn’t made any original music since 2011) said she had ideas for a new album and Barnett – typically a composed hard-news journalist – gasped like a small child at a village hall magic show.

Kate Bush ‘very keen’ to work on a new album as she tells Emma Barnett: 'It’s been a long time' - Bush, known for songs including Wuthering Heights and Running Up That Hill, has revealed plans for new