Interview with James in Metro - 20-08-09

[lindenchase]

James continues to plug his new book, this time with an interview to Metro.

Link!

Some hints about possible new tv projects:

How will you surprise us next?
I’d like to do some more tech stuff but I also have some ideas about poetry and more about drink stuff for Oz and me. I have all sorts of half-ideas that need beating into shape – I just can’t decide which one to do. Of course the BBC says no sometimes: recently they didn’t like my antiques bonfire idea.

A programme about poetry! *wants to set dvd-recorder. Realises this isn't possible yet*

[chariset]

The good news about Hammond in a helicopter is that it's bound to turn up on Top Gear eventually. Maybe a three-way race between a plane, a helicopter, and a car.

[maureen]

I don't think I'd be able to use his ATM. I've got bad luck when it comes to gambling.

[Mystik]

I want to see this shave foam in action. Come on, James. Foam time

_{(ok that sounded WAAAY more dirty than I intended it to...)}

As for going to the ballet and it being like cabaret - couldn't agree more. I'm a big advocate for Cabaret acts, love seeing them and I have a bit of personal knowledge of dance (big influence in my family). Anytime there's a mix of the two, I'm interested. Good to hear he's not afraid to voice his like of (tolerance? ) viewing dance.

[maureen]

I've always like operas, ballets, and musicals too. I used to watch my friends who were into ballet when we were kids. Couldn't do it myself because I have the grace and rythm of a tree stump and two left feet. But I always loved watching them.

[jacqui]

I really like the ballet too, used to do it when i was younger (and fitter) I can still see my mum darning my 'blocks' and remember sulking big time over not being allowed to have a red pair

[gemmiejewel]

I did Ballet and Tap from the ages of 3 to 16. Then hurt my knee playing netball and couldn't do it anymore. Was gutted. That is why I read W's colums. I like hearing about new dance shows. Don't get that many around where I live.

*goes to plead with BBC to let James do programe on poetry*

[jacqui]

Aug 20, 2009 10:37:20 GMT gemmiejewel said:

*goes to plead with BBC to let James do programe on poetry*

think that would finish us fangirlies off for good ;D

but what a way to go ;D

[nobody]

Richard Hammond is now boring him with aviation.
Can see Richard and James siting in the pub and boring Jeremy to death.

[Squidge]

I have all sorts of half-ideas that need beating into shape – I just can’t decide which one to do.

May I suggest "James May's Pimp My Ride"? Now that could be entertaining.

[jacqui]

I want to see him present HIGNFY ;D

[chariset]

I wouldn't mind a whole series of Strictly Come Drinking, but only if Oz is there too.

How about "So You Think You Can Fly a Plane?"

[Squidge]

Aug 20, 2009 16:47:22 GMT chariset said:

How about "So You Think You Can Fly a Plane?"

Or "Quite Interesting But Rubbish"?

[chariset]

Something about chickens, maybe? Particularly male chickens?

[lindenchase]

Someone over on Final Gear has started an online petition asking the BBC to produce Antiques Bonfire. ;D

www.petitiononline.com/jmayntqz/petition.html

[crumbs]

Coloured shaving foam to see what a beard might look like?? Giggle splutter....it's comments like that that make me fancy the man!