Overheard
October 6, 2011 |
12 comments
‘I sometimes wish I could see Mark Watson just for a couple of minutes before I nod off at night.’
‘Well, why don’t you tune in to BBC’s This Week later on? He’s a guest. He’s that one they bring out at the end when there’s a less serious topic and they don’t need a political figure to lead it.’
‘Gosh. But hasn’t he already had something of a long day, rising at 6.30 with his small son and working on that Channel 4 ad show all afternoon?’
‘I don’t know. Has he? How do you know so much about Watson?’
‘Because I am him, and so are you.’
‘Why’d he decide to write the blog as an imaginary conversation between two well-wishers?’
‘Dunno. Something a bit different, I guess, isn’t it?’
Posted by Rachel/Pandora on October 7, 2011
This blog makes me worry that you’re secretly schizophrenic…
Posted by Natalie-Helen on October 7, 2011
I will make a point to iplayer it even if I skip to the bit you are in.
I’ve been catching up. With the blog, TV, radio etc. It’s not so much that I’ve been so busy I haven’t had the chance, more that other people in my house are on the computer or watching TV. That and I’ve been making my friend a going away present that has been taking up my evenings. But she’s gone now.
I’ve missed this blog. ^_^
Posted by Jen on October 7, 2011
I totally agree Suzanne – but you are my football buddy so I’ll agree with anything you say!Jx
Posted by Tonia on October 7, 2011
Hi. Long-term lurker, just sneaking out of the shadows… stumbled across a bizarre ad this morning on gumtree (don’t ask how I found it, it’s a google adventure and a half!) titled: “FOUND MARK WATSON DRIVING LICENCE AND CREDIT CARD” … any chance it’s yours? I mean, it’s quite an uncommon name, how many Mark Watson’s could there be in the world? ‘Tis in That London, by the way and was posted almost 2 weeks ago.
To be on-topic, great job on This Week! I have to admire your persistence, I’d have given up trying to make my voice heard!
Posted by Rachael on October 7, 2011
“Because I am him, and so are you.” Hehehe
Posted by Lydia on October 7, 2011
I will watch it if it’s on the internet. I hope you enjoyed yourself, even though you were really tired. x
Posted by Melinda on October 7, 2011
@lisan66
Was This Week on today? I didn’t watch it, and BBC don’t let Irish people see their tv online
Yeah I have that same problem over here across the pond.
Posted by Suzanne aka Senior Watsonian on October 7, 2011
Great to see you on This Week … not easy to get a word in with Neil, Prescott and Portillo in attendance!!! You looked more relaxed this time and were very funny … don’t you agree, Jen??? Although he forgot to mention our efforts for Bristol City … probably edited out …
Good tour plug … shame Eleven didn’t get a mention or your radio gigs … ah well, it can sometimes be a cruel, cruel world …
Posted by Misha on October 7, 2011
Which This Week please? Have a sleep Watson for gods sake though.
Posted by lisan66 on October 7, 2011
Was This Week on today? I didn’t watch it, and BBC don’t let Irish people see their tv online
Posted by Katy on October 6, 2011
I love This Week. I have set Sky to tape it as I may have nodded off by then. Please give my love to Andrew Neil, I love him muchly. Not as much as I love this blog though, I enjoyed the imaginary conversation.
Posted by Jen on October 6, 2011
“I think I’ll definitely watch ‘This Week’ later” said Jen sat alone downstairs still marking her year 10 books and going slightly mad!Jx – hehe I tried!