The Corona Diaries

There is something quintessentially English about this weeks episode of TCD (...sorry Lucy) which is in no small part down to the numerous mentions of two of our beloved national TV treasures; Nigella Lawson and Susie Dent.
For those that are unfamiliar with the cultural impact of the two in question. Nigella is a food writer, television cook, known for her relaxed and indulgent approach to cooking and food, and Susie is an English lexicographer, etymologist, and media personality who has appeared in "Dictionary Corner" on the Channel 4 game show Countdown since 1992.
Anyway inspired by this weeks chat I did a bit of digging, and as far as I can tell not only has Nigella never published a recipe for Roulade, it also seems that Susie is quite in favour of shortening words - seeing it as an example of how they adapt over time.
Blimey,
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I know that we talk often, almost every week in fact, but as a rule we don't find ourselves in close proximity all that find.
Which means that I am pretty sure that there is quite a difference with what greets me in the mirror after I have thrown a leg out from under the duvet, and the picture you see of me trying to look more than a little "rock-star".
And that difference has a name, and her name is Anne-Marie Forker.
So it was a treat to get her back onto the pod, to talk all things Tottenham and Tour Bus, Pompeii and Photo Pits, Gin and Ginger.
Love'n'laptops
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By now you probably know that when we played Pompeii earlier in the year, we were joined onstage by an astonishing choir called Flowing Chords.
They helped the band work on new arrangements for a number of songs, and were a big part of creating something really magical on the night(s).
You may also know that they are making a return appearance for the last couple of UK dates at the Hammersmith Apollo.
But what you might not know is the backstory to the collaboration, or indeed how they went about creating something truly sublime. So it’s a good job that Musical Director Margherita Flore agreed to join us for a special episode of TCD (…sorry Lucy).
What that does mean is that we will be talking songs and setlists, so be WARNED if you find this kind of spoiler talk triggering.
Love’n’latin
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Ant wanted me to mention three things pivotal to this week's chapter of TCD.
SET-LIST SPOILERS about half way through the pod we have a discussion about the set-list for the UK tour, we did include a warning in the recording, but for the purpose of prepping you here it is a second (or first) time!
The hotel chain that we mentioned used to be branded as the Jurys Inn
Apparently you need between 30-40,000 purchases in a single week to take a single to the top of the charts in the UK.

In other news I sprinkled my usual positive footballing vibes on Old Trafford on Wednesday Night, but then again they never win when I am there.
Love'n'lashings-of-custard
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’ve played a great many gigs since joining the band in ‘89 and quite a few new ones have been added to our “circuit” along the way.
Something we haven’t really reflected on much, is how the tour venue choices have evolved. So today we fell into a conversation about the venues on the upcoming UK tour, and how they compare to days gone by.
Where do I miss playing, where do I like going back to, and what is my second favourite gig in London.
Not forgetting Richie Benaud, (who was a very famous cricket commentator, back in the day) and a chat about the current membership of Showaddywaddy (which will be a mystery for non-Brits) particularly as it looks like the incredibly named Romeo Challenger is a mainstay on drums after all. Who knew?!
All perfectly straightforward
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