Plen-air

Well that was a show. I read the Sanjeen confession many weeks ago and knew it was special. The question was always where do we put it and how do we deal with it? As soon as Michael Morpurgo was booked I knew we had our moment. Confessions isn't about to become 'Our Tune' but Sanjeen had written his story as a confession so that is what it had to be. And as MM said, why write fiction when there are stories like that? Anyway we made a nation cry it seems and Sanjeen will be on the show today at around 5.20. And the confession will be back to its rumbustious, rambunctious best. And what a treasure MM is. I have interviewed him a number of times now and each time he is wise, profound and courteous. And of course the creator of wonderful stories. Long may he enthral...

Nige today-salted ribs I think (Sal can have some salt at least). And songs for THE GREAT OUTDOORS please. Whether it's glorious or overcast today we are AL FRESCO and to hell with the consequences. I am having this BBQ/school fete/car boot sale in my garden/field/car park whatever happens! Rugged outdoor tunes please...

5pm then