BBC Audio & Music | Greg James

My mate Johnny...an update...

Greg James — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:02:23 +0000

Every week I have a chat to him about his love life and a load of other guff too. He has just got a new job which he started yesterday at The Houses of Parliament (I know, amazing).

Here's a picture of him I took at the weekend. We were talking about the type of photos we hate, and this was one of the styles. When people pretend to squeeze the subject:

Weddings seem to be all the rage at the moment...

Greg James — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:22:34 +0000

If you've been following the show for the last couple of months, you'll know all about John and Ruth's big day this Thursday. John rang up my show a little while ago and asked if I would dj at his wedding - I think he was expecting me to say no. I called his bluff and said I would love to.

I'll be travelling to the venue after my show tomorrow...Very much looking forward to it!

Here are John and Ruth:

Have a look at the photos from the night here and see John and Ruth's first dance video below:

John's moves are particularly brilliant.

"Oi, Eddie..Whack the music up will yaaaa?"

Greg James — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:14:05 +0000

That was my line in the show last night. Pleased with my performance.

Here are a few pictures from my day trip to the set of Hustle. I managed to blag a small speaking part on the show and it aired last night on BBC One. Click here to see the episode (my brief appearance is at 13mins in...)

Here are a load of photos from the set:

This photo above is perhaps my favourite of the day from an ego point of view...All the main cast got named bottles of water...I got one too. I am sad that it made me excited.

The fake London skyline

The prop store area

Ricky! Round 2!

Greg James — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:40:39 +0000

My favourite guest was in again today and it was so good to see him again. A comedy idol of mine and he didn't disappoint. But then again, even if he did, I wouldn't tell you.

Here is a photo which will be going on my phone background immediately.

Have a great weekend, back on in for Sara Cox Sunday at 10am...

Come on Andy!

Greg James — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:52:50 +0000

Nice work by Andy Murray this morning who has reached the Australian Open final.

I sent a text to Producer Neil this morning saying I had 'overslept' and would be late when, in reality I was watching the tennis on BBC TWO.

I thought it would be appropriate to re-post this from a couple of months ago in case you hadn't seen it. Topical.

I didn't want to write a dodgy Jenson Button pun...

Greg James — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:55:33 +0000

The temptation is big but I want to resist a 'button' related gag.

Spot the dork wearing a name badge:

Anyway, I interviewed the F1 Champion last week.

Have a listen here:

What's new?

Greg James — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:22:06 +0000

I've become a movie buff over the weekend. Following on from my awful reviews a few weeks back when James King was off, I've decided to pull my finger out.

First up was '500 Days of Summer', which has a great soundtrack by the way. Then watched Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglorius Basterds' with my mates on Saturday night. I can't recommend it highly enough. It is a superb film - some amazing acting and totally deserved the awards it's just won.

I then watched 'The Hangover' (for the 3rd time). This has given me a great idea for my 25th birthday in December. (Ie. Go to Vegas)

Then last night it was all about the brand new series of 24. Oh it was a good one.

From the above information, it seems like I stayed in all weekend like a sad case. That is partly true, but managed to catch up with a load of old mates too and even managed to see my girlfriend and buy a new phone. A busy weekend.

The show this week has the usual load of nonsense, with added glitz in the form of Ricky Gervais back on the show on Friday afternoon.

Oh, and I saw Peter Capaldi from brilliant BBC series 'The Thick of It' in a coffee shop yesterday - didn't say hello to him. No point. This is him in action:

Also, following on from last week's 'Do you have an interesting story about a key-fob?' question, here's a new one...

Answer below please:

Do you have an interesting story about...some kitchen lino?

Best ones will make it on air...

Two words for you...

Greg James — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:16:21 +0000

Dog bag.

My mate sent me this earlier on...

Do you find this funny? I hope it's not just me who loves things like this.

Brits and Biffy...

Greg James — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:01:29 +0000

I promised you some photos from the Brits launch last night. Ummm...the quality isn't the best I've just realised. It wasn't due to beer, more my useless phone camera:

FULL NOMINATIONS LIST HERE

This is the superb Ellie Goulding as she performed 'Starry Eyed':

I thought I'd take this opportunity to 'pap' Fearne as she arrived and was busy doing interviews before she hosted the show:

I then managed to sneak into a Biffy Clyro gig:

Tulip's floating head...

Greg James — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:38:01 +0000

This is senior Radio 1 newscaster Tulip Mazumdar:

Raise it up, raise it up...

Greg James — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:36:52 +0000

Finally Florence and the Machine get the number one album they deserved, nice work.

Annnnyway...Good afternoon lovely people and thank you for reading - I hope you had a good weekend?

I was flat hunting on Saturday and made progress. Well, when I say progress, I mean I ruled out places I DIDN'T want to live. The ghetto being one. All fine though. I drowned my sorrows by buying some new cricket equipment for winter training. Nets start next week.

A busy week ahead and looking forward to it, I went a bit mad on Thursday and decided to go for a walk around my favourite part of London - here:

Got the Brits launch party tonight which I am looking forward to..

P.S. I watched Glee double bill yesterday afternoon with my girlfriend and I'm starting to like it. And, as predicted, adores it.

Meet....Billy!

Greg James — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:13:33 +0000

I've decided to call him Billy. It was suggested by Emily on the last blog.

Here he is - week 2 - he's doing pretty well:

In other news, I'm watching Glee. Not blown away to be honest. Should I keep watching??

Good Hustle...

Greg James — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:44:49 +0000

The lovely Kelly Adams who plays Emma in BBC One series 'Hustle' was on the show today. We talked about the new series (which is on BBC One Mondays at 9pm), her path to getting the part in the show (via Holby City and Robin Hood), and a very special guest that's appearing in epidode 5 in a few weeks time! Listen to the interview below to find out who's in it...I wonder!

Watch last night's episode here - it's dead good.

This is so good.

Greg James — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:57:05 +0000

United State of Pop 2009...

CLICK HERE for a slice of genius.

Wheeeeey the lads!

Greg James — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:54:19 +0000

Tonight at 9pm on BBC Three, a show I filmed in the summer about young Brits abroad is on!

It features some very interesting characters that I met, some nudity and me in shorts wandering gormlessly around the beach.

Click here for a taster video...