BBC - Radio 2 - Chris Evans

Morning everyone, or good day, or good evening, or how about just plain old hello, how ya' doin' - all well I hope.

Chris Evans — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:20:35 +0000

Who wants to be a game show contestant ?

Ha ha, what a palava all that was, absolutely fabulous experience to see how it all works. And to be sat in "the" chair feeling "that" pressure. It's exactly as everyone tells you it's going to be but times a thousand - maybe even more.

Now here's the thing I have learnt to enjoy such moments whereas before I used to endure them, or try to beat them into submission, or look forward to what's next, that's not what it's about and I'm so glad I finally realised as much.

I'm such a fan of the format of Millionaire, having spent years of my life writing similar albeit nowhere nearly as successful conceits, gambles, penalty shoot outs etc. for the good old telly. So it was a real honour to meet Mr. David Briggs yesterday, the man who invented the whole shebang. He used to be a radio producer but now owns a castle in France and has his own jet.

Now where's that folder with me old formats in.

Clp

2009

Watching Newsnight...

Chris Evans — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:01:44 +0000

...I remembered to write about something I have often thought about before. As the end credits roll, I always wonder about Jeremy P's journey home and what awaits him when he gets there.

]]>Does he drive home ? Is he driven ? When he arrives there, wherever there is, does he eat or have a gill, or both perhaps ? Is the house asleep ? Is there a light on ? Is it lonely or peaceful ? Does he turn to Bach or Beethoven or is silence his soundtrack ? What time does The Pax choose to repose and call it a day - finally ?

Always fascinated me, these questions, about the late night legend. And I wonder what he thinks about us lot, who watch his show, if he ever thinks about us at all - the great unwashed, along with those politicians who regard him as the gladiator. The gladiator they both want to befriend and defeat yet can usually do neither.

I love Paxo because he reminds me of how confusing it is for all of us, which is reassuring. For the record, I'm guessing he is driven home as opposed to driving himself and has a gill and a sandwich of some sort, or perhaps a plate of ready to be reheated goodness wearing a crown of tin foil crimped tight with love, loyalty and affection.

God bless you JP.

Clp

2009

Misty moist morning over Berkshire early today.

Chris Evans — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:59:29 +0000

Already got me comfies on, already feels like one of those days. Soup, toast, lots of tea, maybe even a flask to "take with."

]]>A busy week continues with a planning meeting at the publishers for the next book this a.m, a hopefully not so public fitness session at lunchtime (not a great look for anyone over 40) and then radio time.

Millionaire tomorrow, signings on Thursday and then Ireland Friday and Saturday for telly chat shows, hence All Request Friday live from Dublin !

So, healthy food, plenty of fluids and as much sleep as our little fella will allow his ma and pa.

Now that's the bit that worries me. Noah !

Clp

2009

Morning blog fans, hope your weekend was as full of the good things in life as mine was - perhaps with the exception of quite as many take aways.

Chris Evans — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:07:47 +0000

So this is The Millionaire week. Sir Tel and I take on the mighty ITV machine this Wednesday in an attempt to swell the coffers of CIN and Chase Hospice for kids.

]]>How much will we raise, only God knows at the moment but in a little over 48 hours the answer will be out there.

So with every post between now and then please just drop in a fact of general knowledge that might just be useful.

Religion, Broadway, Hollywood, History, Art, Literature - anything, not bizarre factoids but solid facts, like: what common variety of tree is the Japanese acer a member of?

You know, stuff like that.

Meantime it's back to Encyclopedia Britannica for me,

Have a great day,

CLP.

2009.

Morning, princes and princesses, kings and queens of the blog, how are you today ?

Chris Evans — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:18:02 +0000

Faced with Sting's new album on Sky News, he is currently saying he doesn't like Rudolph or Jingle Bells - going off him at a rate of knots - though I have to say his new beard is pretty impressive.

]]>Folded his arms when asked about anything other than his new record, he should know better than that by now.

Will bear all this in mind when appearing on The One Show tonight. Will be hosting the end of radio show from the back of a motorbike en route to TV Centre, so I can "hopefully" get there in time for the start at seven. Should be interesting.

Tune in to one or the other to see what happens - or both for the full story. Right, off to practice not folding my arms, when asked about anything but the book.

Clp

2009

P.S. Just found out that there will be fifteen Miss World contestants on the show, better practice crossing everything.

Early ears on this morning...

Chris Evans — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:31 +0000

...that is, my turn for the Noah shift.

]]>What this means, is that from approximately four o'clock this morning I have been hyper alert to every creak, whimper and breath that may or may not have been real/imagined up until baby DJ's bottle time just after six.

These early ears only operate when I'm on Noah duty, when it's Tash's turn to take care of the little man, I am remain asleep and it's highly unlikely that even a small explosion would cause me to so much as stir.

What a fascinating creation we human beings are.

Naoh says, "yum yum gurgle gurgel burp," by the way.

Clp

2009

Only thirty drive times to go for us, let's make the most of what little time we have left.

Xxx.

PS: Post your suggestions below for a rocking first record on All Request Friday!

Greetings from inside my hooded dressing gown.

Chris Evans — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:38:00 +0000

Nobody's any good by accident - that's today's subject. After being lucky enough to share a stage with The Jove last night, it once again became patently obvious to me that stand out talent cannot flower fully without the underpinning of downright hard work.

]]>Were Bon Jovi really any good ?

Yes they bloomin' well were, in fact they were excellent. Like it was their first gig, more humble than an X Factor winner who's just survived the sing off, or whatever it is they call it.

The whole band were great but Tico the Tom Tom Torres was my man. He was awesome on the drums - magnificent. Though having said that, the whole band were on top form, even the mysterious man on acoustic guitar who wore his winter coat throughout the proceedings, he must have been roasting.

Will Carling took the best photo I have ever seen taken on a mobile of JBJ backstage. So good it has made me want to upgrade my Raspberry to the same as his.

Check out Will Carling's feed on Twitter

Listen you lot, have a great day and BE NICE TO EACH OTHER !!!

CLP

2009

Tis the day of The Jovi, ce soir a La Theatre du Radio.

Chris Evans — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:24:43 +0000

But there are other things afoot...

]]>Children In Need Prize - Two Lots

Lot One

Thirty tables of two for the Drive Time Dine And Disco 2010 at my pub, with golf in the morning, Johnnies Quiz in the afternoon (first prize - a night at the show) champagne reception, food by Giorgio Locatelli, wine with our Nigie, disco by me and live music in the tipi from The Feeling !!!

Lot Two

The Magnificent Seven Ride Again.

Seven places plus a partner each to get to drive all seven of my classic Ferraris:

The 250 GT Short Wheel Base.
The 246 Dino
The 250 GT Lusso
The F40
The 288 GTO
The 275 GTB4
The James Coburn California Spyder.

This year our spare car will be my new fabulous 1957 Ferrari Testarossa recreation.

The successful bidders will not only get to drive all 7/8 cars during a two day drive and dine extravaganza taking in the amazing hospitality of the driver's banquet at Chewton Glen in The New Forest but they will also get to go up the world famous hill climb at Goodwood in one of the cars on the Sunday in front of tens of thousands of people

I'm breathless just thinking about it....

Buckle up everyone, here we go again.

All this goes under the hammer on THURSDAY 19th NOVEMBER. Make sure you're near a telephone that day between 5 and 7pm!

Clp

2009

G'morning Good People of The Planet

Chris Evans — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:04:00 +0000

Alright this is simple, I did more work in my dream last night than I probably will do today...

]]>...including a whole documentary with Sir Tel which I have since suggested to the boss we should do for real as a sort of tribute. I've already seen it and I can tell you it was great.

Off to CBeebies today to narrate their panto - an honour if ever there was one in this silly little industry of ours.

Tomorrow it's Bon Jovi at the BBC Radio Theatre, and also this week we will be publishing details of our Bye Bye Drivetime: Hello Breakfast party which will take place at The 02 on Wednesday Dec 23 - our next to last ever Drivetime show.

Further details surfacing in the next 24 hours will be the prize package for the 2010 Drivetime Dine and Disco Children In Need auction prize - there's a huge twist to this year's offer.

Sun beating down here in sunny Berks, goodness knows where all that rain disappeared to overnight, time to live day number 15,000 and whatever it is. X.

CLP

2009

Wakey wakey, Westfield and Sir Wogan of The Terry

Chris Evans — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:02:20 +0000

Westfield this morning whilst Tash and sis number one shop for "power clothes" XXX.

]]>Liv has just bagged her first big job with GSK so now needs the attire to rule.

Never been before, my my what an enormous space, actually much more impressive than I imagined and it was empty - perfect, people can sometimes spoil a place.

Been ordered on parade at midday to shoot the Terry and Aled video for this year, apparently they're making me dress up. Seein' as it's for the kids - alright then.

Loose Ends on Radio 4 tomorrow, heard they go out for a jar or two afterwards - could be interesting.

Crackpot's last day today, we love him.

Have a fab weekend y'all.

CLP

2009

xxx

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Tonight the team are out for a bit of nosebag...

Chris Evans — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:35:51 +0000

...to say well done and thank you to Crackpot Craig who sadly leaves our merry band tomorrow.

]]>Craig is simply a joy to work with and have around. He is a cool young dude, wears his pants low showing off his boxers and yet they magically don't fall down - all that sort of thing, you know. He is also so slim, he and his house mates recently had a "who can put any respectable amount of weight on" week. If only.

I remember when he first came to work for us, which was a couple of years ago now but as always seems like only yesterday - a phenomenon that continues to become ever more amazing to me, even though I should be getting used to it.

I suppose what this means is that we have all been having a blast working on our little show - which I am almost certain is the case. 41 shows left Craig and we won't be far behind you. Where did those four years go ?

Good luck my young friend and thanks from Hells Bells, Suzie Soux, Scouse Sarah, Jonny, Foxy, Sally and Nigel, myself and of course the listeners.

Good researchers make good people, but we already know you more than qualify for membership to that club.

Clp

2009

Alain de Botton - last night.

Chris Evans — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:29:15 +0000

V special man.

]]>"The thing we end up wasting most of is our life."

Let's not do that then.

CLP

2009

Spent the night at our good friend Richard and Rebecca Bacon's house last night.

Chris Evans — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:01:38 +0000

He presented his 5 Live show from there. Swish London pad, swell national radio show.

]]>Met Alain de Botton. Personal hero of mine and real life philosopher. He didn't disappoint, he was clever, engaging, funny, charming - everything one would want from a modern day man of thinking and prose.

Via this outside broadcast, Richard was saying hello to his new home and goodbye to his night time show, as he takes over afternoons in the new year on 5 Live when Simon Mayo moves over to The Mother Ship.

So a late one - and on a Monday - but worth being tired for, like a slow roast shoulder of lamb is worth the calories.

News just in - new host of Saturday Kitchen this week and next - endeavouring to find out who. Think it's Lawrence from Roast, hope so - v. nice man.

Big car auction preview this eve. Will take photies and put them on my personal Twitter account @achrisevans

Clp

Yesterday morning...

Chris Evans — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:58:31 +0000

...I found myself sitting in a spot in the garden, which was already whispering to me this is the spot from where I shall contemplate what has gone on in my life, before finally saying goodbye...Over several years of happy retirement first hopefully...

]]>And do you know what? I didn't mind one bit. In fact it was a sincerely calming and liberating moment.

It does of course mean we can never sell the house. D'oh.

In other news, one of my waking thoughts was: are there still SPUD-U-LIKES? Because I haven't seen one for ages.

44 DRIVE TIMES to go - and counting.

CLP

2009

Hey happy dudes of the blog.

Chris Evans — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:02:36 +0000

Stunning blue skies around Heathrow as we flash by on our way in to London for an in house on stage staff Q and A with meself and Kirsty Young at BH.

]]>Tired from watching the late QT show last night and up early with yee little one by the name of Noah. Think we may have had the best of the day as the mist was hanging magically over the garden at the same time as daybreak was having one final stretch and a lazy yawn.

I almost feel sorry for politicians on days like today.

Now you good people have a nice weekend now !

CLP

2009