BBC - Chris Evans tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-13:/blogs/chrisevans//45 2012-12-10T10:25:56Z The daily blog of Radio 2's Chris Evans. Movable Type Pro 4.33-en An amazing man... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.313243 2012-12-10T10:18:00Z 2012-12-10T10:25:56Z This morning former England rugby captain, Will Carling, introduced us to an incredible and heart-warming story about a young teacher from Lancashire. Jimmy Higham, an avid Rugby player, was coached by the same person as Will and went on to... Chris Evans This morning former England rugby captain, Will Carling, introduced us to an incredible and heart-warming story about a young teacher from Lancashire. Jimmy Higham, an avid Rugby player, was coached by the same person as Will and went on to become a P.E. teacher. Shortly after his 25th birthday, in November 2010, he was tragically diagnosed with cancer. Despite suffering from this terminal illness, he continued to teach in his 'dream job' at Wellington College and made an amazing impact on the students and staff . Jimmy unfortunately lost his battle with cancer only 9 months after his diagnosis, at the young age of 26. But from darkness came a ray of light in the form of a recording.

Jimmy's friends and family always remarked on his great singing voice but he never pursued a musical career or entered TV talent shows as others encouraged. After his death, a university friend discovered an email Jimmy had sent him before he was diagnosed with cancer, which included a recording of him singing Stevie Wonder's, 'Isn't She Lovely'. Jimmy's friend went on to release the track and made it available for download. The proceeds from the single will go to the Jimmy Higham Bursary Fund, which Wellington College set up in his honour. The bursary will allow 16 year olds to spend their last two years at the college with its excellent facilities - giving them a life changing opportunity.

Like Will Carling, this beautiful track moved me, not only for Jimmy's fantastic voice but the powerful story behind it - which is why it was worth not one, but two plays this morning. The track is growing in popularity and powering its way up the download singles chart.


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]]> Hey Blogsters. What gives ? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.312402 2012-10-29T06:03:35Z 2012-10-29T06:04:48Z It's 5.56 on Monday morning - and now, it's not just me and a few other undeserving showbiz types who have been to see Mr Bond in action. The Twittersphere has been alive with nuggets of joy from the increasing... Chris Evans It's 5.56 on Monday morning - and now, it's not just me and a few other undeserving showbiz types who have been to see Mr Bond in action. The Twittersphere has been alive with nuggets of joy from the increasing thousands who are now party to all the shhh. . . moments. Some poor souls are pretending to try to find fault with Skyfall but I can smell their synthesis. Ne'er mind, there's always going to be someone who claims not to like steaming hot apple pie with melting ice cream. Imagine being one of those !

Not us my friends. Not us.

Have a fab week.

Peace and Love.

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]]> What a brilliant Monday to be British... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.311283 2012-09-10T09:32:23Z 2012-09-10T09:34:40Z Hey, aren't they all but particularly today. Hamilton at Monza, McIlroy in the golf, Murray tonight in New York and The Olympic and Paralympic Parade this afternoon. The only thing is I wish the kids could all get to see... Chris Evans Hey, aren't they all but particularly today. Hamilton at Monza, McIlroy in the golf, Murray tonight in New York and The Olympic and Paralympic Parade this afternoon. The only thing is I wish the kids could all get to see it live. Hopefully some sympathetic teachers might stick the telly on. In other news, Robbie was on the show today, listen again via the iplayer and at the Radio 2 Website, relaxed, happy and excited about his new music and his baby due anytime from now. And CarFest North was another magical weekend of cars, food, music, planes and dancing diggers and their arena pals.

God bless Great Britain and Northern Ireland and all who sail in her.

Tally ho. Gotta go.

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]]> Shhh - whisper.... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.311235 2012-09-07T09:59:22Z 2012-09-07T10:04:19Z I think (still whispering) that it's gonna be a gorgeous weekend for an awful lot of us. It's suntan weather down South today already. And my wife who is already oop North with the boys on the way to glamping... Chris Evans I think (still whispering) that it's gonna be a gorgeous weekend for an awful lot of us. It's suntan weather down South today already. And my wife who is already oop North with the boys on the way to glamping at CarFest says it's stunning blue sky there as well. This is all rather bloomin' good news for one and all. And it's the finale of The Paralympics - plus The Parade Of Champions which is taking place in London on Monday. Which we hope to feature a lot on the programme a few hours earlier. As well as, of course, the small ingredient of Robbie Williams available for a bit of breaky banter. He's hand delivering his brand new single for us to spin. As David Jacobs might say:

How (absolutely) delightful.

Have a fab weekend.

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]]> A bed-in tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310998 2012-08-29T10:48:19Z 2012-08-29T10:53:51Z And so post CarFest, me Tash and Nodge have come down with the DampCamp bug. I don't mind, it just serves to remind me of the what a fab weekend we have all had. Noah and Tash are struggling a... Chris Evans And so post CarFest, me Tash and Nodge have come down with the DampCamp bug. I don't mind, it just serves to remind me of the what a fab weekend we have all had.

Noah and Tash are struggling a bit more with it, but a sustainable excuse to have a bed-in day together, cuddle up and watch a movie or two, in between random attacks from The Tickle Monster.

Now, did you hear today's Pause For Thought? It was delivered by a very special lady by the name of Stacey James. If you didn't catch it, please listen again on the iPlayer. She was on at 9.25 a.m. Wed 29th of August. An example of ultimate compassion between a mother and her daughter. Nothing short of beautiful.

Have a great day, one and all. And here's to the Paralympics - just wish the Beeb had the telly rights. Alas, no matter - Channel 4 it is tonight 8 o'clock.

A-dieu.

A-bientot

A-B C D E F G

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]]> So two sleeps to go to the first ever CarFest... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310859 2012-08-23T10:18:05Z 2012-08-23T10:18:57Z As exciting as Christmas except equally as nerve racking at the same time. I am sitting in my garden surrounded by site plans - notes, passes for friends and family and a head that is a ball of confusion. They... Chris Evans As exciting as Christmas except equally as nerve racking at the same time. I am sitting in my garden surrounded by site plans - notes, passes for friends and family and a head that is a ball of confusion. They say "it'll be alright on the night," well let's hope so bearing in mind there are actually three nights, if you count the seven thousand bods who have informed us they are arriving on Friday afternoon. Looking at the forecast for tonight around where I live, it does not read well, save I am having to type this blog in the shade of a rather large Redwood tree because the sun is so hot and bright. Please let the satellites and other long range doobries have got it all butt about tutt with regards to the bank holiday meteorological conditions . Also today, I have been flicking through the auction catalogue for both days. Some beauties in there, I may have to register for a bidding paddle. May it all come out in a joyous Children In Need wash, just not too wet a one.

See you on the radio in precisely eleven hours from now. Chitty stars on tomorrows show.

Adieu.

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]]> CarFest! tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310858 2012-08-23T09:43:11Z 2012-08-23T09:46:58Z So, two sleeps to go to the first ever CarFest. As exciting as Christmas except equally as nerve-racking at the same time. I am sitting in my garden surrounded by site plans - notes, passes for friends and family, and... Chris Evans So, two sleeps to go to the first ever CarFest. As exciting as Christmas except equally as nerve-racking at the same time.

I am sitting in my garden surrounded by site plans - notes, passes for friends and family, and a head that is a ball of confusion. They say "It'll be alright on the night," well let's hope so, bearing in mind there are actually three nights, if you count the seven thousand bods who have informed us they are arriving on Friday afternoon.

Looking at the forecast for tonight around where I live, it does not read well, save I am having to type this blog in the shade of a rather large Redwood tree because the sun is so hot and bright. Please let the satellites and other long range doobries have got it all butt about tutt with regards to the bank holiday meteorological conditions.

Also today, I have been flicking through the auction catalogue for both days. Some beauties in there, I may have to register for a bidding paddle. May it all come out in a joyous Children In Need wash, just not too wet a one.

Adieu.

Peace and Love

CE

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]]> Dear All... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310542 2012-08-10T16:34:35Z 2012-08-10T16:47:08Z The last of our regularly scheduled Olympic breakkie shows ended at 10 o'clock today. We're back on the air tomorrow from 10 until 1 and then Sunday 11 until 1. And then that'll be us for London 2012. Now, how... Chris Evans The last of our regularly scheduled Olympic breakkie shows ended at 10 o'clock today.
We're back on the air tomorrow from 10 until 1 and then Sunday 11 until 1. And then that'll be us for London 2012.

Now, how do we get to be at Rio 2016? I'm looking at perhaps taking up pole vaulting or perhaps archery - or bowls, do they do bowls?

Now need to go and carb up in preparation to watch the BMX. Becks and The PM are in the crowd. Too hot for me and my pale paper thin skin. Attractive, eh? Last but one 3.30am alarm call tomorrow. Shows don't start till later, but all the medallists arrive early for the telly box. D'oh!

Have a great one you Olympic crazy cats.

Peace and Love

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]]> Afternoon all... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310439 2012-08-08T13:06:10Z 2012-08-08T13:11:42Z ... There was a young boxer called Nicola, she was like Rocky only from Yorkshire (and a girl), she danced like Sugar Ray Leonard, and had all her opponents in a whirl. My goodness me they don't come much tougher... Chris Evans ...
There was a young boxer called Nicola, she was like Rocky only from Yorkshire (and a girl), she danced like Sugar Ray Leonard, and had all her opponents in a whirl.

My goodness me they don't come much tougher than this little fire cracker. She's my pick of the day today.

Put that in your blog and publish it.

Peace and Love

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]]> The Olympics are amazing. tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310365 2012-08-06T16:20:42Z 2012-08-06T16:21:49Z Truly amazing. A - bloomin- mazing. Are you getting my gist here ? The weekend shows we have just done were a complete joy. Especially getting to chat to our marvellous athletes on a daily basis. I don't think I've... Chris Evans Truly amazing. A - bloomin- mazing. Are you getting my gist here ?

The weekend shows we have just done were a complete joy. Especially getting to chat to our marvellous athletes on a daily basis. I don't think I've ever seen such a daily tally of beaming smiles in my whole life.

Success equals relief it would seem, there for all to see. Relief and release, closure and the comprehension that perhaps, just perhaps - it was all worthwhile.

With only six days of competition left in what have been the most wonderful Games, I hope it never ends and I'll be mighty sad when it does.

But - enough of that now. We must enjoy what we have, whilst we have it and be jolly grateful in the process. Now, if you forgive me I'm straight back to the telly to watch the jump off in the show jumping.

Tally ho

Lots of love

Peace 'an all.

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]]> Alright - Pressure's Off... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310224 2012-08-01T13:32:07Z 2012-08-01T14:08:19Z ..., for a few hours at least. The girls have bagged our first gold in the double skulls at Eton Dorney, bloomin' well done to Helen Glover and Heather Stanning for their stunning victory. Our first ever medal in women's... Chris Evans ..., for a few hours at least.

The girls have bagged our first gold in the double skulls at Eton Dorney, bloomin' well done to Helen Glover and Heather Stanning for their stunning victory. Our first ever medal in women's rowing, phew what a scorcher.

The men's eight sacrificed silver in going for gold, but exactly the right thing to do. This was their only chance to win for another four years, I thought they were off the scale heroic.

Right, I'm still in with a shout for the sofa gold medal, although I am way behind the peloton according those of my pals I've been talking to.

Day 5 rocks. Make sure you rock with it. This is The Great British Olympics of 2012 !!!

Peace and Love

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See photos of Chris and the team in today's special Olympics gallery

Hear highlights of all our Olympics programmes in our Celebrating The Games clips collection

]]> Day Four in The Big Olympic Park tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310189 2012-07-31T14:31:00Z 2012-07-31T22:59:44Z 'Tis nothing but excellence and excitement. There is simply nothing like it. Bumped into Bill Turnbull from BBC Breakfast News, temporarily back down south from his new icumbency up North. Do you know I'm sure I spotted a Mancunian twang... Chris Evans 'Tis nothing but excellence and excitement. There is simply nothing like it.

Bumped into Bill Turnbull from BBC Breakfast News, temporarily back down south from his new icumbency up North. Do you know I'm sure I spotted a Mancunian twang as we greeted each other this morning whilst waiting for Chappers from 5Live to vacate our communal BBC London 2012 loo.

Clare Balding, by the way is Queen Of The Communal Kettle, and in other news I'm worried about our equally communal but teeny tiny sink. It's smaller than the tap it's supposed to collect from.

In fact I'd go so far as to say that if the whole of the BBC's Olympic Park three storey Broadcast Unit comes crashing down within the next twelve days, I would put my shirt on it that the accident investigators will be citing the epicentre of the collapse to the carpet tile directly underneath. You heard it here first.

Peace and Love

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]]> The Olympic Park This Morning... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310142 2012-07-30T11:36:35Z 2012-07-30T12:18:08Z ...was bathed in sunshine, which meant a chilly cloudless start but it was baking by the time we came off the air at ten. It's really quite strange leaving Stratford every morning as the rest of the world homes in... Chris Evans ...was bathed in sunshine, which meant a chilly cloudless start but it was baking by the time we came off the air at ten.

It's really quite strange leaving Stratford every morning as the rest of the world homes in on there.

This Olympics already feels like a holiday you don't want to end. Although we're only on Day Three, you just know it's going to be over in a heartbeat. Like a kid's childhood, we all have to make the most of such things, because when they're gone they ain't never coming back.

Dive in and dig deep my friends. And the same goes for Tom Daley and Pete Waterfield this afternoon in the Men's 10m Synchronised Diving.

Rock on London 2012, we love and adore you.

Peace and Love

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See photos of Chris and the team on Day 3 of London 2012

Hear highlights of all our Olympics programmes in our Celebrating The Games clips collection

]]> How can something so big, be so beautiful? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.310082 2012-07-27T11:29:16Z 2012-07-27T12:27:35Z That's been the question at the forefront of my mind, whilst I returned home from the eighth wonder of the world that is the Olympic Park this morning. It's taken seven years to evolve, and is a true meeting of... Chris Evans That's been the question at the forefront of my mind, whilst I returned home from the eighth wonder of the world that is the Olympic Park this morning.

It's taken seven years to evolve, and is a true meeting of Sport and Art. It's enormous, and honestly - it's stunning. And it's now officially our home for the next two weeks - how exciting is that?

And by the way - how great are the guys and gals of the British Army? What an honour to be greeted by them at silly o'clock this am, whilst going through stadium security. They truly are the flags this country should be flying over the next two weeks with proper pride.

The show this morning was a joy - thanks so much for all your texts, email and calls. Your input is our output. And we how we loved outputting the bells at 0812 - Martin Creed is officially a dude.

See you all on Monday - don't forget we have a new start time of 0700.

And have yourselves an awesome Olympic Opening Ceremony in the meantime...

CLP

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See photos from our first show at the Olympic Park

Listen to the Best Bits from all Radio 2's Olympics coverage in our Celebrating The Games clips collection

]]> Well, it's nearly here... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2012:/blogs/chrisevans//45.309884 2012-07-23T10:00:02Z 2012-07-23T10:45:12Z ...And it's very exciting. The Olympics are now just four days away. This is going to be absolutely brilliant. Like - the best ever. I cannot wait. Have to go and get my accreditation today so I can get in,... Chris Evans ...And it's very exciting. The Olympics are now just four days away. This is going to be absolutely brilliant. Like - the best ever. I cannot wait. Have to go and get my accreditation today so I can get in, if I haven't been crossed off the list that is. Stay right here on the Radio 2 Website and go get our Daily Download, by the way, to hear how not to get a knighthood by our very own Vassos Alexander - in Royal Lytham with HRH Prince Andrew. Priceless.

Have a fab Monday you crazy cats.

Peace and Love

CE

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