Smiling & Grateful 🙏 It’s been 5 years since my brain tumour surgery, today is the anniversary. We called him Burt. Thankful for the care I received, thankful for my GP & the A&E dept who knew something was seriously wrong but held my hand, thankful for the expert skill & kindness my NHS consultant Mr Peterson and the team at Charing Cross Hospital showed me during & after my operation 🙏 Happy Burt has gone. I’m grateful & thankful. 5 years. Wow. In some respects it feels like yesterday, in others it’s like did this really happen to me? … stored away in my filing cabinet of life. Burt will always will be a part of me & my journey, even though he’s gone. My dark gift as a dear friend once explained. Not everyone sadly has the same experience and my thoughts, love & best wishes go to all those affected by this cruel disease. @thebraintumourcharity ❤️ A Cure Can’t Wait #CharingCrossHospital @imperialcharity @nhsengland
Still smiling Still hanging on to those coats Have a lovely weekend 💙🖤 Off to @scottsrichmond with @bexwillsinsta to sample their brand new spring menu & cocktails to match 🍸 Coat @hobbslondon Trews @saintandsofia Blouse @wyselondon Black jacket @jigsaw Kicks @russellandbromley Checked bag @sandroparis Transport: London’s finest
Still smiling Still hanging on to those coats Have a lovely weekend 💙🖤 Off to @scottsrichmond with @bexwillsinsta to sample their brand new spring menu & cocktails to match 🍸 Coat @hobbslondon Trews @saintandsofia Blouse @wyselondon Black jacket @jigsaw Kicks @russellandbromley Checked bag @sandroparis Transport: London’s finest
Still smiling Still hanging on to those coats Have a lovely weekend 💙🖤 Off to @scottsrichmond with @bexwillsinsta to sample their brand new spring menu & cocktails to match 🍸 Coat @hobbslondon Trews @saintandsofia Blouse @wyselondon Black jacket @jigsaw Kicks @russellandbromley Checked bag @sandroparis Transport: London’s finest
Still smiling Still hanging on to those coats Have a lovely weekend 💙🖤 Off to @scottsrichmond with @bexwillsinsta to sample their brand new spring menu & cocktails to match 🍸 Coat @hobbslondon Trews @saintandsofia Blouse @wyselondon Black jacket @jigsaw Kicks @russellandbromley Checked bag @sandroparis Transport: London’s finest
Still smiling Still hanging on to those coats Have a lovely weekend 💙🖤 Off to @scottsrichmond with @bexwillsinsta to sample their brand new spring menu & cocktails to match 🍸 Coat @hobbslondon Trews @saintandsofia Blouse @wyselondon Black jacket @jigsaw Kicks @russellandbromley Checked bag @sandroparis Transport: London’s finest
Stepping on board the brand-spanking -new Cunard Ship Queen Anne Gorgeousness on the high sea! Although we stayed in Southampton 😉 First chance to see this brand new addition to the Cunard family & she didn’t disappoint. Stunning cabins (I’ll post a guided tour), a rich mix of restaurants to choose from, first class theatre (where I’ll be speaking soon🤞), entertainment aplenty, gym for those who wish to work out (can’t beat the view, it changes every minute) spa, bar, shopping … plus you get to cruise the oceans in style. What’s not to love? This really is the next level in sumptuous cruising. I got a small flavour of what a modern ship offers and will I be back? You bet I will 😉🤞👍🚢 Bag @chloe Frock @hobbslondon (this season #gift) Heels @lkbennettlondon Hair @blo_bar_london #CUN4RD @cunardline #lesleynicol @biggins.christopher & Neil ❤️ (Invited as a guest)
Stepping my way to the Ball… A wonderful evening with @anglianwater raising an incredible amount of money for @wateraid. Met the most lovely people who dug so deep on the night. And also knew how to parrtttteeeeee Thanks to the team there especially Richard, Peter, Robin, Nicole and the one & only @kerrymoyles – reunited from our early shifts at R2 a few years back Thank you xx #doubletreehiltonmiltonkeynes Hair @hairbyninanikol Dress preloved for a gorgeous shop in Windsor. Sorry can’t remember its name but this dress was £50. A bargain, a few years back 😀 Silver shoes & clutch @lkbennettlondon
Silence is not golden… can I just say Apologies, I won’t be joining you on R2 this morning because I’ve lost my voice. Careless I know. Went down with a cold on Monday & by Wednesday evening (sounds like a Craig David track) my voice began to croak. Left the party & went to bed at 9.30 pm thinking it would pass. Alas not. Massive thanks to @theangelagriffin who not only has THE best voice ever, but is also sitting in for me today on Sunday Love Songs @bbcradio2 From voting to buying food with hubby, three shopkeepers, when told by Shacky that I’d lost my voice so couldn’t talk, said with a smile & nod to him … ‘every cloud eh’ ‘bet you’re pleased’ & ‘Well done you’re in for a good weekend then’ 🤔😉🤣 Charming!! Hopefully I’ll be back next weekend with vocal chords working – don’t forget to get your dedications in early [email protected] Or WhatsApp Voice Notes for 12th May to 08000 288 291 Thank you. I sound worse than I feel so that’s a good thing x #SundayLoveSongs ❤️ @bbcradio2 @bbcsounds
Ol’ croaky voice here… yep do not adjust the volume… or perhaps you should 🤔🤣 This is what I now sound like – over a week in & the voice has only just started to return Thanks for all your lovely get well wishes. A humdinger of a cold – but not COVID thank god & feeling so much better. I need more of this sunshine ☀️ Using the time to put the finishing touches to my memoire (eeeeeek) which comes out late summer So Tell Me What You Want You can pre order it now through the link in my bio – c’mon tell me what YOU really want 😉 @littlebrownbookgroup_uk @hachetteuk Silk shirt @me_andem (bought it this week as feeling sorry for myself)
The sun has finally appeared which means we can spring into our summer frocks. At last Started the week off with @the_rhs Spring Launch Knowledge Is Flower 🌷🌸🌹 Chappers Kitchen Catwalk: Decided to go slightly Pretty Woman (always wanted that spotted dress from the races scene). This Hobbs cream/blue Tallulah dress worked a treat as did the blue Miranda Mary Jane shoes #gift. The dress is fully lined (apart from the delicate pleated arms) so I didn’t freeze thank gawd. First time I’ve got the legs out this year 🫣 Finished it off with a vintage denim jacket Thanks to the RHS, always a honour to host their panels at these events. See stories Enjoy the sun (for those who are wondering what that blob of yellow is 🤗) Frock @hobbslondon Shoes @hobbslondon Hair @blo_bar_london @hairrbylia Earrings @insidejigsaw Ring @monicavinader
I promised you a sneaky peak of our cabin – yes we escaped for one night onboard Cunard’s newest ship the Queen Anne Luxury & comfort on the high seas – complete with balcony! Reading your comments on my last post – quite a few of you are already booked in for a voyage or three 😊 For those who haven’t experienced a cruise, let’s sum up why we love it so much! Me – it’s total relaxation (should you want it), entertainment (should you wish to see it), fabulous food that you cannot deny and a taste of places around the globe I may not have been to before. Thank you @cunardline An absolute joy to be a guest on this special launch event Where shall we go next? 😉🌍 #cun4rd #QueenAnne Let me know
Getting weekend ready, escaping to Norfolk & yes, I’ve brought the rain ☔️ however don’t let that put you off On a bid to escape the city, Friday’s couple & their three children are looking for a change of lifestyle for the whole family. Norfolk is our chosen county 👏👏 I also meet some residents of Hemsby, whose homes are at risk from coastal erosion, to learn how the whole village is pulling together to help save them. Enjoy. Friday 3.00 pm BBC One Series 24 @escape_country @bbcone @bbciplayer #Norfolk
One take wonder? Sadly not. Wait until the end… 🤣✂️ A trim & locks refresh ready for Spring (🫤 what Spring?) with Sonia @richardwardhair Decided to go fully blonde blonde with the extensions this time round. Do I go for length next time or a splash of colour ? You decide… please choose wisely 🫢😂 Love the difference these extensions make to my hair using @greatlengthsuk & @combline_uk. Have been visiting Richard’s salon since the Pop Idol days. Always a super experience which I pay for fyi. Have had the brilliant @soniajittlahairstylist working her magic for over 10 years now. Just call me Goldilocks… on the 100th take @richardwardhair @soniajittlahairstylist @greatlengthsuk @combline_uk #hairgoals #extensions
Sealed with a kiss. When Chappers met Ball. Or should that be when Ball met Chappers🤣 The wonderful @mrmichaelball – who’s taking over the helm of Sunday Love Songs soon – has moved studios to join us on 8th floor of New Broadcasting House! Great to catch up with Michael & his team at the weekend. Talking of Love Songs… don’t forget to send me those gorgeous dedications & voice notes for this week’s show ❤️ Get cracking, get composing & get recording… thks [email protected] WhatsApp Voice Notes on 08000 288 291 @bbcradio2 @bbcsounds
Monday night. Out out with this one 💗 @shacky01
It’s finally here! The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 The most magical week of the year with coverage starting on Sunday. I call this the jewel in my presenting crown 💚 Such a treat to share the gorgeousness of Chelsea with you throughout the week Angellica & I will be with you every afternoon on @bbcone plus more exclusive coverage of the greatest horticultural show on earth from @themontydon @joe_swifty @sophieraworth plus the rest of the brilliant team 🌹🪻🪴🌹🍃🌸🌺🌷🌳🌻🌼💐🌿 Just a flavour of the show over the last few years to get us in the mood … Just what we need at the moment. Floral fabulousness, gardens to lust over, containers, balcony gardens, new varieties of our favourite plants & trees, plenty of take home advice, plus magnificent houseplants all delivered by the most talented & experienced team of experts – designers, growers, nursery folk, floral designers, landscapers… the list is endless @the_rhs @bbcone @angellicabell @aritanderson
Standing with Giants – legends of screen & stage (as in gigs!)and little old me! Yes, a busy night started with @scottgorham_ & #PhilipGlenister at the @karmasanctumldn Scott’s long lost art on display and an intro from everyone’s favourite 70’s DCI! Then joined a very special & emotional evening celebrating our true friend Dave Myers. Swipe across… Thank you to Lil, Si and his much loved step children for sharing their love and memories of this kind, funny, charismatic & great man who I was honoured to work with 🙏 ❤️ Love you Dave @hairybikers @shacky01
It’s been a couple of weeks but I’m back this Sunday for Love Songs @bbcradio2 ❤️ Time to get in touch with those magical mentions & voice notes for Sun 19th & those who are super organised Sun 26th May! Voice Notes: WhatsApp 08000 288 291 Emails: [email protected] Thanks to @theangelagriffin & @gabyroslin for kindly sitting in whilst I hunted for that voice 😉 See you 9 am Sunday Love Songs on @bbcradio2 @bbcsounds
Morning Rather soggy & definitely sweater weather for most of us around the UK but Love Songs will help us through! Join us from 9 am today for the best romantic tunes plus your gorgeous messages ❤️ A perfect way to start your day Text me 88291 WhatsApp 08000 288291 Email [email protected] Thank you 🙏 @bbcradio2 @bbcsounds
Sunday Love Songs 💕 @bbcradio2 Time to get in touch with those magical mentions & voice notes for this week’s show – and next 😊 Show the love [email protected] WhatsApp voice notes 🎙️ 08000 288 291 Sunday 9 – 11am Tea. Toast. Terrific Tunes 💗 Thank you
A Friday afternoon well spent. Celebrating some of the finest people in the horticultural world 🪴🏡🌳From small passionate start up companies to the larger more established businesses – designers, landscapers, maintenance, suppliers & architects. All celebrated today at the @prolandscaper business awards 🙌👏🙌 Well done to all the winners & highly commended. Brilliant group of like minded, kind & passionate folk. Joyous day hosting this event at Old Billingsgate EC3 Red suit @reiss (bought) Curls @hairbyninanikol Necklace @annoushkajewellery (a gold tulip!)
Calling all Midsomer Murders fans … Episode 3 of the new podcast #MidsomerMurdersMayhem is out now, this time looking at “A Talent for Life”! Join me & @ashleystorrie as we chat everything from Bond girls to fly fishing 🎣 Plus author @SimonBrew on his novel Could You Survive Midsomer? And of course, the superfan quiz! Available now at podfollow.com/mayhem #MidsomerMurders This show is uber popular all over the globe 🌎 All MM fans, let us know what you think @officialmidsomer youtube.com/@midsomermurdersofficial @storyhunteruk Suit @aspigalondon
No expert but still happily learning! With countdown to RHS Chelsea only two weeks away, here I am swotting up on some gardening knowledge… have a go, see how you do 😊 NB thanks RHS for calling me a gardening expert 🪴 And yes, filmed before I carelessly lost my voice 🤣 @From @the_rhs We’ve asked gardening experts some tricky questions to test their knowledge and help us bust common horticultural myths this #NationalGardeningWeek… Find out if they’ve passed the test Thanks to @nickichappers @cloudgardeneruk@anya_thegarden_fairy @notanotherjungle @aritanderson @plantsman_jamie and @tommasseyuk for accepting the challenge How many questions did you get right?