Blog

When I want to use long words, I tend to avoid using them on the radio. Instead, I put them in to a blog because I have spell check on my PC. Here’s my latest ramblings.

THEM PESKY BRITS

Well another Brits and yet another crushing disappointment. It’s to be expected really. I go through this every year. I get really excited and then I realise, traditionally about half way through the show, that it’s just another glorified Top of the Pops. Now TOTP was...

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MY BEAUTIFUL MID-LIFE CRISIS

Hello. Welcome to my mid-life crisis, Volume IV, Chapter 6; reforming a band. Yes, that’s right. I’m doing what the Stone Roses are doing but on a much smaller scale. I believe they are doing Festivals and World Tours; we’re looking at filling the Crown and Mitre in...

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MY DAD'S IN A SPOT OF BOTHER

So it appears Arry’s in a spot of bother about some tax thing. He allegedly (that word may well pop up again) took some money or a ‘bung’ as the prosecution have alleged (there it is) and put it in a secret offshore bank account. Stuck for names and wanting to steer...

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THINGS YOU DO IN JANUARY

I’m two weeks into a detox (no alcohol) and I’ve just signed up with a personal trainer; it must be January. This is an annual tradition in my life, setting myself goals to encourage some focus, drive and commitment through the gloomiest month of the year. It’s a goal...

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MY TWO KNIGHT STAND IN SPAMALOT

Last night was my final appearance in Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ at the Theatre Royal Brighton and I have to say, it’s been an utter joy. I made my debut on Tuesday, popping in with a cameo appearance and a delivering a crucial word (I won’t tell you what it is, in...

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