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comments by the way. Goodness me.
Just been chatting with Rupert who, annoyingly, now sits just behind me. We're gearing up for tomorrow's first ever iPM. One of the things we were discussing is how, like any weekly programme, some of the ideas won't "make it", but might hold for another week. There can be all sorts of reasons for that. The right guest not being available, or not enough research being done, or just some vital facts missing.
The great thing about iPM is, we will tell you and show you the stories that NEARLY made it, and ask the listeners and bloggers whether they can share what they know to get the story on the following week...or even just develop the story on the Blog. Rupert, Chris (Mr Blog) and all the team have done a great job so far. I hope you'll give us a whirl here regularly, and tomorrow night at 17.30. And yes - iPM WILL be podcast!
Meanwhile here at the office we're thinking of going to see Henry Winkler in panto for an office outing. He was very good last year apparently...
1030 UPDATE: Just seen on the Guardian website
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I'm going to see him!!! When I say I, I mean of course that I am taking my kiddiwinks - he's playing Captain Hook - I am not going on my own, that would be a bit sad!! Ooh how exciting - when is your office outing?? (or perhaps it might be wise not to tell me, I may get a little "starstruck" and girly hysterical if I bumped into you :-) )
As for tomorrow - will have to podcast it I'm afraid as I won't be near a radio then but I am am looking forward to hearing it.
Good luck (or do you say break a leg in radio land?)
Fiona
Fiona: Am I understanding you correctly? Eddie is playing Captain Hook? Where? When? and how will he present PM during the Panto season if he's busy harrassing Peter Pan (played, no doubt, by Jonnie)?
Big Sis - and who on earth is cast as the crocodile?? I could suggest a few snappy froggers, but perhaps best not!
Oh, just realised - you were talking about Henry Winkler.
I'd love to see Sir Ian doing Widow Twanky - Does anyone know if he's down to do a reprisal?
Oh dear - will Eddie and the team be next?
Thanks for the reminder about tomorrow, Eddie. I want to at least try to listen to the first one on the radio, rather than Podding it :)
Oh Big Sis, now THAT would be worth seeing! Eddie as Captain Hook.....but sadly no, it is Henry Winkler playing the part.
Fiona x
Never mind, Jonnie, Chris will be much more accessible at Teddington, as I'm sure he'll agree once he's settled down there. The staff at Teddington are lovely, and it may well be that audiences will be invited to attend ......
I think that's the stop gap Big Sis - then Manchester.
He will have to pal up with the lovely Jeni Murray - so as we can still at least get some gossip as to what's going on :-)
Since Sir Ian isn't doing panto this year, I reminded that he will be reprising his stunning performance in King Lear, opening on 15th November in London.
I wonder if there are any tickets left? (A nice idea for a late birthday celebration, Eddie?)
I used to live in Teddington Jonnie - it's lovely there (now live about 8 miles away). If he needs any tips on good pubs/restaurants etc let me know! Shocking though to realise how little the Beeb spends on the cbeebies in comparison to ´óÏó´«Ã½3! Those figures should be swapped - cbeebies is a far more deserving and needy recipient of budget funds than ´óÏó´«Ã½3
Would that be the Panto in Woking? I was thinking of taking the kids to that myself, although "Dick Whittington on Ice" is playing within walking distance, and that looks pretty good too.
Perhaps we should have a Panto Party???
That's the one Perky - I may see you there! x
Fiona @1:
It's probably "Break a mike," or "Break a Narial."
Hmmm. Malicious.
You used to be in Teddington, Fiona???/ I grew up across the river in Ham!
Fiona - when are you going? Actually, I might ask you that on FuzzBook because I know you're away this weekend and you might not see this thread. Hope the sun comes out for you up there!!
xx
Returning, kicking and screaming, to Eric's original posting on this thread...
Surely the nice thing about iPM is that stories don't have to be 'news' or 'current' to qualify. They just need to be interesting and relevant?
I hope so, otherwise my idea for a story is going to die because my friend can't get hold of her friend to see if he'll agree to cooperate!
(But will it die on a Sunday....?)
Fifi
So, are we going to rush to make it 60,000 by the time iPM begins?
Or will thus bring back the curse of 50(you know what, the number of the beastly)
NOOOOO Frances (18) DON'T! I really only posted the number because at that second I suddenly noticed it...
Eddie @ 19, too late. 502 is out and about again.