MALDWYN POPE

From great sadness some good may come.

Talking Pictures is a shining example that having passion and a stubbornness not to take no for an answer can sometimes make the wildest dreams come true.

Realising that we are ignorant, that there are still many unknown unknowns maybe the start of humility when it comes to dealing with people and our world.

I think two different images will stay with me as I look back at a momentous week. The shortest serving Prime Minister in history Liz Truss lost her seat on Thursday. She left the stage as soon as she could without saying a word. Then there was Andy Murray losing on Centre Court but cheered to the rafters. Sir Andy Murray we will miss you, as for the others…I’ll leave that up to you.

I was chatting to a young, tech savvy, musician friend this week. I said it was going to be a busy week because I was going to release the album on CD. I realised that we were from slightly different generations when he said ‘CD, is that still a thing?’.

Just like Chris’s radio shows ‘Like it is’ will make you laugh and cry and singalong as well. The show is a must for Chris Needs fans but will also leave you feeling uplifted even if you never knew this very special man.

I always find myself conflicted at this time of year. In a few days’ time we will have reached the half way point of the year. That’s the glass half full side of my character. Now comes the conflict., on the other hand from now on…it’s all downhill to Christmas!!!

We started filming using a watering can before moving on to the buckets of water. It was only when I looked back at the long shots that I could see the relish on ‘my friend’ Ed Thomas’ face as he drenched me and the howls of laughter from Ian Parsons. With friends like Ed and Ian making videos is easy!!!

Will you still need me, will you still feed me…when I’m 64!

The Power of Yes is a wonderful and frightening thing. No is the easy and safe option but saying yes can take you to some wonderful places all around the world.