To those who suggest I should have taken a different line as it would have been safer can I just point out that I took that line to keep safe from behind (as described earlier) and I mitigated the problem ahead by modulating my speed and keeping a close eye on the car on it's approach. I could have easily stopped before the cars trajectory.
So in my opinion I mitigate both rear and forward issues. Yes letter of the law it was wrong. Would I do it again. Oh yes. Is it worthwhile discussing this. I think it is. It's got us all thinking and it has made me realise how bad the road design is there.
As for girly screams etc