Jamie and Harriet were asking the Heartfm listeners if they’ve ever ruined someone’s house …
Well, we didn’t exactly ruin the house - but it was quite a close run thing, as I recall. I still get Xmas cards anyway and I’m sure - yes, I’ve definitely seen the homeowner socially since. And it wasn‘t like it was just me. I’m sure a plumber got there eventually - he must have, because I was able to leave the bathroom, where I’d been flushing the loo continually for god-knows how long, whilst Hazel battled with the actual leak and Jill was up in the loft checking out the water tank. Oh, hang on, no, she never made it up to the loft, because she stepped on the ladder before it was on the floor and broke it. I remember gazing at a manhole outside wondering if there was anything we could do there but for the life of me I can’t remember anything else. Maria’s hen night, Maria’s house - she can probably remember it well.
My first blog post for unreality tv, sparing you the agony of having to read about Gethin again! Unless you really, really want to …who needs their arm twisting?
Showing posts with label gethin jones. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Baaaad attitude ...
I'm really not sure if I should let my mum see this, or you for that matter. No! Don't! Get the cushions and the ice first! Really Gethin, they'll NEVER have you back on BP now!
DO SOMETHING FUNNY FOR MONEY - we're almost there!
DO SOMETHING FUNNY FOR MONEY - we're almost there!
Thursday, 12 February 2009
The Origin of a Species
Today is the birthday of a very special man. One who made a huge impact on my life and quite possibly yours too, as we ponder how some creatures can evolve into perfect specimens, completely at one with their environments; we consider how their bodies are perfectly tuned to the needs of their own kind. And we contemplate the complexities of life, such as “I wonder if he’ll win tonight” and “Will he get his kit off anytime soon?” I’m talking about Gethin Jones - who’re you thinking of? Oh, of course - it’s Charles Darwin’s birthday too!
Happy birthday to you
Sticky backed plastic and glue
Sparkly sequins and a fake tan
And a see through shirt too!
I’ve never claimed to be a poet, OK! Happy Birthday and good luck in Glasgow, Gethin.
Warning: Annie is there alone, there’s no-one to tie her down!
Happy birthday to you
Sticky backed plastic and glue
Sparkly sequins and a fake tan
And a see through shirt too!
I’ve never claimed to be a poet, OK! Happy Birthday and good luck in Glasgow, Gethin.
Warning: Annie is there alone, there’s no-one to tie her down!
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
The Year of the Horse
Not that I’m suggesting for one moment that Gethin is some kind of stud you understand! No, it’s his Chinese horoscope sign, silly! The gun fired and Geth galloped away in a fantastic 2008, clearing all hurdles as he built on his success in Strictly Come Dancing.
We begin Geth's year, funnily enough, on January 1st - on the South Bank of the Thames, where Gethin was the star attraction for the New Year’s revellers. Note that it was Gethin who was the star attraction, mind, not the London Eye or the Houses of Parliament. I don’t think the nine million people tuning in to Auntie Beeb’s coverage were that bothered at seeing the same old sights, were they?
Moving on to February and our Action Man took part in a Blue Peter four peak challenge in aid of Sport Relief, climbing the tallest mountains in the Home Nations and celebrating his 30th birthday at the top of Snowdon. News 24 beckoned him to E24, their new entertainment show, featuring a weekly cultural roundup from the worlds of film, television and music, plus interviews and behind the scenes reports featuring the stars of the week. Initially a six week pilot, it’s still continuing almost a year later! Be honest, they could just sit Geth in a chair in the studio reciting the news and we’d all watch, wouldn’t we? Although, we’d prefer to swap places with the health professionals who carried out this MOT!
Onto March and our man branches out into radio for the first time of the year, with a fun BBC Radio Wales show, plus specially guesting on Strictly partner, Camilla Dallerup’s Radio Norfolk show (she’s not daft, you know!). Also, a final dance (hopefully not!) for them at the Strictly Energised Charity Ball, co-hosted by Gethin, in a role he says he‘d love to reprise.
Where were you and what were you doing on 8th April? What do you mean, you can’t remember? Call yourself a Gethin fan - that was the historic date we all cried out in unison: “Leaving??? He can’t leave, where will we get our regular fix of Gethin goggling?”
“I've had a career on Blue Peter that you wouldn't even dream about and for that I feel privileged and fortunate."
Well, that’s OK then. And we squeezed a couple more months out of him, DVD recorders working overtime. His tuned his presenting skills into another area, accompanying the start of the Wales Young Musician competition on piano, playing Beethoven and The Muppets (did you see what I did there? Tuned - geddit?) Crashing on but staying in Wales, Gorgeous Gethin hosted the Bafta Cymru awards, yet another step onward and upward.
May brought an appearance at the Soap Awards and the year’s first sighting of Geth-in-shorts for the Mini Monster Dualthon in aid of Save the Children. More importantly, The BBC Young Musician of the Year was the perfect platform (a conductor’s dais?) for the Grade 8 Violinist and Grade 6 Pianist to bring in a whole new audience to the prestigious competition. The exalted Hay Literary Festival capped off the month, welcoming him into a packed venue for his narration of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, with James Slater conducting the Tregwynt Chamber Orchestra. You see, this is precisely why you should do what your mother tells you!
The end of the Jones era on Blue Peter in June was tempered by playing a Dalek on Dr.Who, (though it wasn’t enough to land him the key role when DT decided to leave!) followed by a stint covering both Gabby Logan and Eamonn Holmes on Radio Five Live through the summer. He really is rather good at the whole radio thingy. And there was no slowing down in Geth’s schedule as he helped to launch the Eisteddfod.
With the summer of sport coming to a close towards the end of August, Geth featured in the Football Association film short ‘NO Respect NO Referee NO Game’ - it’s worth a watch - because it’s a Very Important Message (not just because it’s Geth-in-shorts).
The National Lottery Awards marked the start of more regular appearances on the Wednesday night show through September; Geth made a big impression (a dent, in the floor at the bottom of some steps!) And nobody said anything about it next day. Much.
Strictly Come Dancing hit our screens and Gethin branched out again, this time with a regular ‘Strictly Insider’ column in the Daily Telegraph, before bringing the shorts back out of storage to play for the Rest of the World V England, in the Soccer Aid match. Although on the losing side as England ran out 4-3 winners, Geth clearly enjoyed himself, almost scored and landed up with the shirt of England Legend Alan Shearer. Not a bad day’s work.
The Italian themed Proms in the Park, from Singleton Park in Swansea, proved another memorable musical evening spent in the wonderful and knowledgeable company that is one G.C. Jones Esq, preceding an event we were all eagerly awaiting. The weather report! The nation’s favourite talking point is the weather - fitting then, that the nation’s favourite TV presenter should talk or rather, run us (literally, in some cases) through the most dangerous and extreme kinds in ‘Gethin Jones’ Danger Hunters’, which kicked off on Virgin 1 this month.
“You'd think that after Blue Peter I would be ready to put my feet up and enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit, but not me. This is a really energetic programme and it has some interesting contributors.”
October brought Glad Tidings long before they were due, with the news that Gethin was taking part in the Strictly Live Tour. What’s that? You haven’t got your tickets yet? Shame on you! Here , made nice and easy for you.
He still couldn’t leave the shorts alone - this time, launching the new Welsh Rugby Strip. But I’m not complaining, really. And he stretched his legs for the Joshua Foundation in the Great North Run.
Rolling into the long dark nights now and Geth hosts ‘Cwis Meddiant’ for SC4, a general knowledge quiz with a rugby theme. He also wins Cosmopolitan Magazine’s ‘Ultimate Hottie’ Award. Can’t think why ...oh, I know – the fire fighting on Blue Peter, earlier in the year...
There’s a very welcome appearance on Claudia’s couch for SCD’s ‘It Takes Two’ Friday Panel and Claudia nets herself a snuggle, albeit on the dance floor. But we’re not at all jealous, are we?
Our final Gethfest for the year proved to be the very worthy edition of Police Camera Action - Drink Drive Special. An apt and important message conveyed with the confidence and style we‘ve come to expect.
And so we wait, with bated breath (hopefully not for too long) to see what Gethin Goodies 2009 brings with it. Hands up, who’s excited?
We begin Geth's year, funnily enough, on January 1st - on the South Bank of the Thames, where Gethin was the star attraction for the New Year’s revellers. Note that it was Gethin who was the star attraction, mind, not the London Eye or the Houses of Parliament. I don’t think the nine million people tuning in to Auntie Beeb’s coverage were that bothered at seeing the same old sights, were they?
Moving on to February and our Action Man took part in a Blue Peter four peak challenge in aid of Sport Relief, climbing the tallest mountains in the Home Nations and celebrating his 30th birthday at the top of Snowdon. News 24 beckoned him to E24, their new entertainment show, featuring a weekly cultural roundup from the worlds of film, television and music, plus interviews and behind the scenes reports featuring the stars of the week. Initially a six week pilot, it’s still continuing almost a year later! Be honest, they could just sit Geth in a chair in the studio reciting the news and we’d all watch, wouldn’t we? Although, we’d prefer to swap places with the health professionals who carried out this MOT!
Onto March and our man branches out into radio for the first time of the year, with a fun BBC Radio Wales show, plus specially guesting on Strictly partner, Camilla Dallerup’s Radio Norfolk show (she’s not daft, you know!). Also, a final dance (hopefully not!) for them at the Strictly Energised Charity Ball, co-hosted by Gethin, in a role he says he‘d love to reprise.
Where were you and what were you doing on 8th April? What do you mean, you can’t remember? Call yourself a Gethin fan - that was the historic date we all cried out in unison: “Leaving??? He can’t leave, where will we get our regular fix of Gethin goggling?”
“I've had a career on Blue Peter that you wouldn't even dream about and for that I feel privileged and fortunate."
Well, that’s OK then. And we squeezed a couple more months out of him, DVD recorders working overtime. His tuned his presenting skills into another area, accompanying the start of the Wales Young Musician competition on piano, playing Beethoven and The Muppets (did you see what I did there? Tuned - geddit?) Crashing on but staying in Wales, Gorgeous Gethin hosted the Bafta Cymru awards, yet another step onward and upward.
May brought an appearance at the Soap Awards and the year’s first sighting of Geth-in-shorts for the Mini Monster Dualthon in aid of Save the Children. More importantly, The BBC Young Musician of the Year was the perfect platform (a conductor’s dais?) for the Grade 8 Violinist and Grade 6 Pianist to bring in a whole new audience to the prestigious competition. The exalted Hay Literary Festival capped off the month, welcoming him into a packed venue for his narration of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, with James Slater conducting the Tregwynt Chamber Orchestra. You see, this is precisely why you should do what your mother tells you!
The end of the Jones era on Blue Peter in June was tempered by playing a Dalek on Dr.Who, (though it wasn’t enough to land him the key role when DT decided to leave!) followed by a stint covering both Gabby Logan and Eamonn Holmes on Radio Five Live through the summer. He really is rather good at the whole radio thingy. And there was no slowing down in Geth’s schedule as he helped to launch the Eisteddfod.
With the summer of sport coming to a close towards the end of August, Geth featured in the Football Association film short ‘NO Respect NO Referee NO Game’ - it’s worth a watch - because it’s a Very Important Message (not just because it’s Geth-in-shorts).
The National Lottery Awards marked the start of more regular appearances on the Wednesday night show through September; Geth made a big impression (a dent, in the floor at the bottom of some steps!) And nobody said anything about it next day. Much.
Strictly Come Dancing hit our screens and Gethin branched out again, this time with a regular ‘Strictly Insider’ column in the Daily Telegraph, before bringing the shorts back out of storage to play for the Rest of the World V England, in the Soccer Aid match. Although on the losing side as England ran out 4-3 winners, Geth clearly enjoyed himself, almost scored and landed up with the shirt of England Legend Alan Shearer. Not a bad day’s work.
The Italian themed Proms in the Park, from Singleton Park in Swansea, proved another memorable musical evening spent in the wonderful and knowledgeable company that is one G.C. Jones Esq, preceding an event we were all eagerly awaiting. The weather report! The nation’s favourite talking point is the weather - fitting then, that the nation’s favourite TV presenter should talk or rather, run us (literally, in some cases) through the most dangerous and extreme kinds in ‘Gethin Jones’ Danger Hunters’, which kicked off on Virgin 1 this month.
“You'd think that after Blue Peter I would be ready to put my feet up and enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit, but not me. This is a really energetic programme and it has some interesting contributors.”
October brought Glad Tidings long before they were due, with the news that Gethin was taking part in the Strictly Live Tour. What’s that? You haven’t got your tickets yet? Shame on you! Here , made nice and easy for you.
He still couldn’t leave the shorts alone - this time, launching the new Welsh Rugby Strip. But I’m not complaining, really. And he stretched his legs for the Joshua Foundation in the Great North Run.
Rolling into the long dark nights now and Geth hosts ‘Cwis Meddiant’ for SC4, a general knowledge quiz with a rugby theme. He also wins Cosmopolitan Magazine’s ‘Ultimate Hottie’ Award. Can’t think why ...oh, I know – the fire fighting on Blue Peter, earlier in the year...
There’s a very welcome appearance on Claudia’s couch for SCD’s ‘It Takes Two’ Friday Panel and Claudia nets herself a snuggle, albeit on the dance floor. But we’re not at all jealous, are we?
Our final Gethfest for the year proved to be the very worthy edition of Police Camera Action - Drink Drive Special. An apt and important message conveyed with the confidence and style we‘ve come to expect.
And so we wait, with bated breath (hopefully not for too long) to see what Gethin Goodies 2009 brings with it. Hands up, who’s excited?
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Camilla Dallerup
I’ve been reading reports that Camilla will not be returning as a dancer on Strictly Come Dancing next year, which saddens me, as her charisma and ability to bring out the best in her partners is hugely entertaining. Always playing to their strengths, her creative choreography and inspired musical choices have made their dances a joy to watch.
Happily, it’s Camilla’s own choice to leave, wishing to concentrate on other projects before perhaps settling down to have a family. I hope it’s not the last we see of her - opening next year’s show with a reprise of her and Tom’s show dance would be wonderful - but she has also said she’d love to return as a judge, in a role she’d be perfectly suited to, having been on the other side of their table for six series. Failing that, I’d say there’s a distinct possibility that Camilla’s versatility in choreographing the dramatic , comedic , romantic and the sheer get-up-and-join-in danciness-ic will bring offers from elsewhere in the dance industry.
I found it hard to choose my all time favourites by Camilla and her partners. Since Saturday evening work prevented me from watching till halfway through the second series, the first time I saw her was with Roger Black, their jive (left)to the very recognisable Pulp Fiction song (whose title I’ve completely forgotten) meaning it lodged in my mind. (Ok, so I’m a huge Roger Black fan too!) The tango with James; Gethin’s waltz, salsa and jive, Tom’s Foxtrot, Salsa, AS, QS, jives (and so on!) will be forever watchable - lasting memories of the chemistry, enthusiasm and fun they brought to the dance floor. I hope the reports are wrong but if not, a big “THANK YOU, CAMILLA” for entertaining us so brilliantly and best wishes for the future.
Monday, 8 September 2008
Sportsnight
The Brits seem to be carrying on this weekend where we left off in Beijing - Andy Murray through to the US Open, first one in 70 odd years. That was at the time of starting to write this post about 4 hours ago - at time of posting he was one game away from defeat, although, he's just broken back! Lewis Hamilton did win the Belgian Grand Prix, but the Ferrari fans amongst the Powers That Be found some lame excuse to demote him. How can you say Raikonen is at a disadvantage when he went back in front …twice?
Socceraid drew a massive audience of GG’s, it appears I was the only English one with any understanding of the word ‘Patriotism’ … but then I was a Shearer fan before I became a Geth fan, so in matters of footie, sorry Geth - no contest! I’ll swap you a pair of GG pyjamas for Shearer's shirt, by the way - I’ll even make sure there’s no GG left inside them, can’t say fairer than that!
The Paralympics are under way and we’ve already won 7 Golds, 5 silvers and 3 bronzes, lying 3rd in the medal table to, surprise, surprise, China and the US, both on 8 golds each. The Roll of Honour is updated!
Socceraid drew a massive audience of GG’s, it appears I was the only English one with any understanding of the word ‘Patriotism’ … but then I was a Shearer fan before I became a Geth fan, so in matters of footie, sorry Geth - no contest! I’ll swap you a pair of GG pyjamas for Shearer's shirt, by the way - I’ll even make sure there’s no GG left inside them, can’t say fairer than that!
The Paralympics are under way and we’ve already won 7 Golds, 5 silvers and 3 bronzes, lying 3rd in the medal table to, surprise, surprise, China and the US, both on 8 golds each. The Roll of Honour is updated!
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Another String To His Bow
My latest report for Strictly Gethin Jones is now on the website, feel free to mosey on in. Just go to 'Fun' and then 'GG Reports' and there it is!
Friday, 25 July 2008
Off the scale …
Reports are coming in from around the country of earth tremors shaking the foundations of many properties - Champagne Manors in particular seemed to be most affected. The reasons for this seemed shrouded in secrecy, until my spy at the local Champagne Manor confirmed there took place the unveiling of a new GethPic, courtesy of those lovely people at ‘Heat’ magazine.
From the same photo shoot as the ‘Dirty Man in Chains’ portfolio, the portrait cannot be aired in public unless the following Health and Saftey conditions are met: A) Be sitting down B) Make sure a responsible adult is nearby with a bucket of ice and some oxygen. C) Ensure an ample supply of Galaxy.
Are you ready for this?
*THUD*
From the same photo shoot as the ‘Dirty Man in Chains’ portfolio, the portrait cannot be aired in public unless the following Health and Saftey conditions are met: A) Be sitting down B) Make sure a responsible adult is nearby with a bucket of ice and some oxygen. C) Ensure an ample supply of Galaxy.
Are you ready for this?
*THUD*
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Three Beautiful Things, coming soon to a TV or radio near you!
Gethin presenting the Saturday morning show on Radio Five Live ...
Gethin presenting the 'Deadly Weather: Fear Junkies' show on Virgin 1 ...
Gethin hosting 'Proms in the Park' at Swansea's Singleton Park ...
For more info and interviews click here.
And yes; it was a struggle restricting it to just three beautiful things about Gethin ...
Tuesday, 3 June 2008
4,5,6 BT's: Hay, Girls!
A great, hassle free location;
Wonderful, fun company;
A personal, filmed message from Gethin to the GG's at their GGGG, hoping we have a lovely time and he's sorry he couldn't be there. HE'S sorry! Bless him, not half as sorry as us!
Wonderful, fun company;
A personal, filmed message from Gethin to the GG's at their GGGG, hoping we have a lovely time and he's sorry he couldn't be there. HE'S sorry! Bless him, not half as sorry as us!
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
And speaking of the man himself...
...check out www.strictlygethinjones.blogspot.com for an excellent interview - a limited offer, one day only viewing, probably!!!
"Confessions of a Tired and Emotional Scatterbrain" ...
is now on www.strictlygethinjones.co.uk (links on left - see 'Fun' then 'GG Reports') for the low down on my Good Friday night out with Gethin's Girls, not to mention the man himself.
I said, NOT to mention the man himself.
**Fans herself briskly**
I said, NOT to mention the man himself.
**Fans herself briskly**
Sunday, 23 March 2008
One Enchanted Evening: The Bristol Charity Ball
I've only just arrived home, after making a weekend of it with hubby, so here's a couple of thoughts to be going on with, pending "The Easter Weekend Diary of a Hormonal Scatterbrain".
Manicure £16
New Gold Shrug(unworn)£23
Charity Ball ticket £100
An evening of dance with Gethin, Ian and Camilla: Priceless.
For everything else there's hubby!
And for Gethin's Girls: In the cookies of life, friends are the chocolate chips!
Scatts xx
Manicure £16
New Gold Shrug(unworn)£23
Charity Ball ticket £100
An evening of dance with Gethin, Ian and Camilla: Priceless.
For everything else there's hubby!
And for Gethin's Girls: In the cookies of life, friends are the chocolate chips!
Scatts xx
Saturday, 8 March 2008
The Perils of Message Boarding
The above report is now available to view in www.strictlygethinjones.co.uk! (See'Fun' then 'GG Reports')
I should point out, it's my interpretation of postings I read on the SCD message board during the last series.(And my view seemed to be shared by many others!)
Monday, 25 February 2008
I’M SO EXCITED …
… and I just can’t hide it. I’m about to lose control and I think I like it, Oh Yeah!
You know the Charity Ball that myself and other GG’s are attending, the one with Gethin hosting - turns out he’ll now be DANCING. YAY! Who needs the live tour? Front row seats for us! Oh, happy, happy days!
(Did I forget to say: Geth also mentioned us in a Sunday paper interview yesterday. Apparently, we're hilarious. We're taking this as a compliment.)
You know the Charity Ball that myself and other GG’s are attending, the one with Gethin hosting - turns out he’ll now be DANCING. YAY! Who needs the live tour? Front row seats for us! Oh, happy, happy days!
(Did I forget to say: Geth also mentioned us in a Sunday paper interview yesterday. Apparently, we're hilarious. We're taking this as a compliment.)
Saturday, 16 February 2008
Why Gethin? by Scattyjan
My report for www.strictlygethinjones.co.uk is now on the afore-mentioned website - feel free to pop across and have a read of why Gethin rules the GG's world. (see links below and check 'Fun' then 'GG Reports')
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