Well first of all many congratulations to Chris and Natasha on the arrival of Eli (7lbs 13 oz I think Chris said). An exciting time for them and for Noah, Chris sounded elated and emotional talking to Alex and David. I did allow myself a twinge of pity for the production team for the 500 Words competition on Breakfast. Hosting an outside broadcast this big is a really tough gig and for Chris to be whisked away at the last minute is a huge deal for everyone to work around. But what a great idea the show is and a real thrill for the children who won the prizes. Only a Radio 2 breakfast show will do this and the stories were wonderful. I've never been to Hay (though putting that right tomorrow) but how terrific that thousands of kids have enjoyed crafting a story with the hope of attending the festival and winning a medal. Even if child 3 is fed up that he's been excluded due to rules and regs. But well done to all winners!
Off to have a word with Robert Pattinson this morning. He and director David Cronenberg are talking about their new film Cosmopolis. There is a frisson around when certain folk hear that RPatz is in the building and people who should know better are all of a tremble. The Pattinson/Cronenberg interview will go out in a fortnight, today's chat is with Sir Ridley Scott the director and producer of Alien, Gladiator and now Prometheus the extraordinary sort-of-prequel to Alien. And I need to see it again very soon just work it all out...
Then the lovely start to the big bank holiday with the ARF. Tales of extravagant plans will fill the airwaves but your opening song is needed. The tune to launch 4 days of royal pageantry/republican sofa-hiding is your call.
Monday I'll be the voice of god for the Jubilee show and then a week off so Liza with you for a few days. Have a preposterous and extravagant Friday. See you after 5
