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June 2004

Just so you know.... :: posted by on 26 June 2004 @ 7.11am :: Comments (101)

I don't know what to say really, it's been a bizarrely busy three weeks or so - but i can't really say that i've done very much...

The BBCi webchat went really well again, thanks to those of you who came along, we had a good time I like working for the BBC, they always treat me really well, and are giving me alot of support. Jamie, from mugglenet.com came along to BBC Norfolk to see how it all works - it was really nice to meet someone from the HP fan news community - especially from such a big site as mugglenet - they always know what's happening before i do - which is a tad scary!!

To fill you in on my movements (not bowel) in the next couple of weeks... I'm off to London this afternoon in readiness for tomorrow's mayhem on SMILE - which, for those of you who don't know - is a Children's programme on BBC2. Basically what i'm doing there is talking about the new film and answering some questions from viewers, and taking part in some of their competitions.... I'm really looking forward to it - i love doing things like that... About a year ago i did a similar thing for another BBC programme called Xchange - and we had fun!

When i get back from London on Sunday afternoon, i'm heading straight over to a pub in Norwich called the Trowel and Hammer, to support a "fun day" they're holding to raise money for Quiddenham Children's Hospice - a fantastic place for very poorly children in Norfolk - i've done work for Quiddenham before, and they're a VERY worthwhile cause...

On Tuesday i have a dentist's appointment - which is erm, nice.

THEN.

Wednesday and Thursday i'm going to be with the BBC at the Royal Norfolk Show at the Show Ground in Norwich! I've not been to the show since i was at high school - which is 5 years ago now - so i'm really looking forward to this, not only cos I can go and be childish and wander round collecting freebie pens, note pads, stickers and fun bags (oh the joys) - but also because on Thursday, I'll be at the show with none other than the lovely and talented Myleene Klaas.

I'm sure most of the UK smockers will know who Myleene is - but if not (and for those of you outside the UK) - she used to be part of the pop group Hear'Say (which is not always a good thing), and has now returned to her classical music routes, and is trying to promote classical music to a younger generation. Good for her - being a classical musician myself, i definately approve! She's also a very lovely person - so it'll be a good day! so that's Wednesday and Thursday!

FRIDAY (it's a busy week!)
I'm launching the UK National Parks Awareness week on the Norfolk Broads. This should be interesting!! According to the press release i'll be:

"falling under the spell of the broads" and joining children, dressed as bats, owls and frogs in some "spooky" games before trying to net strange creatures in the pond dipping challenge!

seriously, the broads are gorgeous - as i'm sure anyone from Norfolk will tell you - and it's always nice to be asked to do events where I can promote the area in which I live!

After that I'm off to my best friend's dad's wedding - so it'll be a lovely end to a long long week!!

Until next time....

Chris
xxx

BBC Appearance Update :: posted by on 25 June 2004 @ 8.12am :: Comments (87)

latest news on Chris' appearance on CBBC's SMILE on Sunday morning...

Chris will be on the show from 9.25am and is the only guest, so will probably be on for most of the show.... He'll be taking part in the computer game challenge "bandit bites" at 9.30am, taking live calls from viewers at 10.15, chat about the latest film at 10.30, and then take part in round 2 of Bandit Bites at 10.35.

this programme (as far as we are aware) will only be shown in the UK. It will be on BBC2 and CBBC channel at the same time....

SMILE, you're on TV! :: posted by on 23 June 2004 @ 5.14am :: Comments (68)

Chris will be appearing on BBC2 on Sunday morning on the Children's programme SMILE between 7.30am and 10am GMT (not sure of the exact times yet - watch this space)!

Webchat and a TV appearance :: posted by on 9 June 2004 @ 11.14am :: Comments (61)

Just a quick aside...

Remember, tomorrow (thursday) is Chris' webchat with BBCi Norfolk. Prior to this, he'll be making a brief appearance on the BBC Look East news bulletin, so anyone in the Look East area keep an eye out from him!

Hope to see you all at the webchat - 19:00 GMT bbc.co.uk/norfolk

summertime.... and the living isn't easy! :: posted by on 9 June 2004 @ 9.03am :: Comments (177)

ello!
well, it's been a hell of a week or so.... as you probably worked out - the film's been released and appears to be doing pretty darn well!
I must say, i think it's an amazing piece of cinematography - alfonso's style of filming is one that i find very pleasant on the eye.

The premiere weekend was absolutely crazy, as you'll see from the photos that will (eventually) make it onto the site, i loved every minute of it.
Monday night I went onto Hell's Kitchen, which was hilarious, met some incredible people including JERRY SPRINGER!!! (i'm not much of a fan of his show, but the man is like a demi-god, he's got this very surreal presense to him.... you can't help but be in awe. We also got to eat - which was some kind of miracle - and it wasn't too bad at all, for free food.
I had Spaghetti of Scottish Lobster (made by the fair hands of Edwina Currie), Roasted Rack of Lamb (made by Jen Ellison) and some hideous desert which (a) wasn't what i ordered and (b) tasted like paint stripper

THEN tuesday night was a charity screening for the NCH at Odeon Leicester Square, which was fantastic. I was the only member of the cast who went, so was delegated to stand up and make a speech about how good the film is and how honoured i am to be supporting such a good charity (it's a fantastic charity by the way). All this infront of 2,500 people. I've never been on stage infront of that many people before. It was a terrifying experience, but i loved it!!

anyways, it's all good here, see yous all soon

Chris
xx

Possible Chris sighting :: posted by on 8 June 2004 @ 3.50pm :: Comments (61)

The status of this sighting is a bit uncertain, but...

The EDP are promoting the re-launch of their Events Magazine at the Norwich UCI cinemas this Saturday, and Chris is supposedly on tap for some smiling and signing. Details are currently sketchy, but you might want to go anyway just in case!

Harry Potter Day appearance :: posted by on 7 June 2004 @ 8.49pm :: Comments (45)

Chris is scheduled to appear at Kulture Shock in The Castle Mall in Norwich on July 10th (Saturday) as part of the all-day event 'Harry Potter Day'. He'll be participating in some signing action, as well as judging the exciting-sounding 'Fancy Dress competition' at 5pm.

Details may be found at the official event site, at which they misuse the word 'too'!

BBC Norfolk interview :: posted by on 5 June 2004 @ 5.32pm :: Comments (72)

Chris did an interview with BBC Norfolk today - tune in for the scoop on the new film, Percy Weasley, and The Hair.