The exchanges on the Andrew Marr Show about an independent Scotland and membership of the EU were, at times, difficult to discern because of the time lag between the BBC studio and Alex Salmond's location and by the fact the two men talked over each other.

AM: "It will be quite hard to get back in, I have to say, but let's move on…"

AS: "Can I just examine that for a second, Andrew. This is what the Andrew Marr analysis is as opposed to…"

AM: "Having talked to Mr Barroso, which you haven't."

AS: "As opposed, Andrew, to the weight of evidence that's been presented to the Scottish Parliament's committees at the present moment. I don't know, is that an individual expression or the expression of the BBC?"

AM: "No it's not. I have no views on this nor does the BBC. I was simply reflecting what Mr Barroso had told us."

AS: "You just said what your opinion was."

AM: "I said I think it will be quite difficult having talked to Mr Barroso, who is...currently the President of the European Commission, which is not a small job."

AS: "Andrew, I thought you were asking questions. But, anyway, look, I mistook you there. I thought you were giving your opinion as opposed to President Barroso's opinion…"