No business like show business

Nothing says Hollywood glamour quite like the Oscars, the dresses and the diamonds, the tension and tears, the ambition and the accolade, make it an awards ceremony like no other, and this year’s show was no exception. Amy Adams was unflappable in her feathered number...

New Kid on the Block

I didn’t know where to go, who anyone was or how anything worked…No it’s not a line from my diary on my first day of school, but how I felt yesterday as I worked my first shift at Radio 5 Live. Obviously I know the station well from a listener’s point of view,...

The Next Generation

Last night I settled down in front of my television to watch my good friend, Shazia Awan, take part as a panellist on BBC 3’s Free Speech. While I didn’t agree with everything she said, I thought she made her points in a clear and concise way and I was proud of her...

Making Progress

Yesterday I went out for Sunday lunch to celebrate my mum’s and brother’s birthdays. The conversation and company were fantastic, and my cheese souffle was delicious, then we had the added bonus of bumping into an old family friend at the...

In Her Shoes

When I left ITV at the end of last year one of my colleagues wrote in my card that whoever took over my job as Health Correspondent would have big shoes to fill. Obviously it was a kind remark about the work I had done, but it was also a nod to my slight obsession....