Last night I went to see AN EDUCATION, a beautiful film about a young woman growing up in 1961. I cried, laughed and chatted with Alfred Molina who plays the father beautifully. It’s a wonderfully melancholic tale, tinged with Parisian chic and biscuits….. I’m trying to Mr.Molina onto my show as he’s rehearsing in London for a play at the Donmar.. Please try and go and see the film its wonderful.;
I rested well after my night at the movies so this morning I treated myself to breakfast under an outdoor heater. I know they’re bad for the environment but it was lovely to sit in Frith Street, John Logey Bairds spot-Bar Italia, and nibble on a crispy bacon roll and a perfectly made cappuccino. The pigeons copped off with all the crumbs.
I sauntered through China Town, hopping over the puddles, and landed at LBC Towers just in time to sort out my pre-record with Mr. David Tenant.
If you haven’t already fallen in love with him listen to the podcast over and over again and marvel at the way I don’t throw myself at him.
The picture of him and me on lbc.co.uk, makes him look dreamy and me look dreary. He’s smart, charming, funny and – dare I say it –sincere.
I then set about putting the show together. Boston, my editor has just come back from maternity leave so between his lack of sleep as a new father and my lack of sleep as a new pensioner we don’t know whether we’re coming or going. We finally arrived at a running order.
First up we discussed the ever growing divide between rich and poor. Not just here but through out the World. You know there will be consequences for the greedy, I’m not sure what yet, but there has to be consequences. If 1% of the population own 96% of the wealth then sooner or later the poor will rise up.
We then talked about the police trainer who was sacked for believing that police officers should be able to use psychics to solve crimes.
How many times have you phoned up the most sensitive person you know to wonder what their thoughts are on your missing wedding ring?
And nurses having to take a degree to become a medical carer, we need nurses how are we going to encourage our caring people to study, have a life and then look after us, if we make it increasingly difficult for them. Or should we feel safer knowing that our carers are clever as well
The show ended with Joseph Galliano talking about his book DEAR ME, a letter to your sixteen year old self. It’s a lovely book, my letter would read.
Dear Jennifer Joy, don’t change your name, don’t eat too many bagels, don’t drink anybody under the table, read more, sleep more and follow your dreams. P.S. if ever you get asked to do radio think about it may just be the best gig yet. Love Jeni B.